Culture
Novelist Radwa Ashour dies leaving a mark in literary realm
December 1, 2014
Novelist Radwa Ashour dies leaving a mark in literary realm
Egyptian prominent novelist and academic Radwa Ashour passed away last night after suffering from a decades-old battle with health complications. Ashour…
Raqia Ibrahim: Egyptian Jewish actress recruited by Israel to prevent Egypt owning nuclear bomb
December 1, 2014
Raqia Ibrahim: Egyptian Jewish actress recruited by Israel to prevent Egypt owning nuclear bomb
The Emirati website of Al-Bayan published a lengthy report about actress Raqia Ibrahim, who was known by her Jewish name…
Actor Talaat Zakaria phones in support to Mubarak
November 30, 2014
Actor Talaat Zakaria phones in support to Mubarak
Egyptian actor Talaat Zakaria said he spoke to former president Hosni Mubarak over the phone to give support to the…
Hollywood, Bollywood reach commonground on film remakes
November 30, 2014
Hollywood, Bollywood reach commonground on film remakes
It’s hard to watch some Bollywood films without thinking “I’ve seen this somewhere before.” Certain scenes, certain plots seem awfully…
Abul Ela bridge to be turned to tourist place
November 30, 2014
Abul Ela bridge to be turned to tourist place
Al-Masry Al-Youm has obtained photos and plans on the development of the Abul Ela bridge and the corniche in the area…
Murdoch’s film attacked over alleged racist depiction of Egyptians
November 30, 2014
Murdoch’s film attacked over alleged racist depiction of Egyptians
Media giant Rupert Murdoch faced accusations of racism on 28 November over the casting of his Twentieth Century Fox’s latest…
Lebanese ‘giant of poetry’ Said Aql dead at 102
November 28, 2014
Lebanese ‘giant of poetry’ Said Aql dead at 102
Lebanese poet Said Aql, whose work was loved by Arab readers but who hated Arabism so much that he invented…
Egypt tops best non-art museums List
November 28, 2014
Egypt tops best non-art museums List
When you mention the word "museum," most travelers imagine the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the throngs…