Culture
Morsy era Culture Minister interrogated for indecency
September 2, 2013
Morsy era Culture Minister interrogated for indecency
Morsy era Culture Minister Alaa Abdel Aziz was referred by the administrative prosecution to the Prosecutor General for interrogation on…
216 stolen artifacts from Mallawi Museum recovered
September 1, 2013
216 stolen artifacts from Mallawi Museum recovered
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim revealed that 216 pieces stolen artifacts from the Mallawi Museum were recovered. Five pieces were…
Egypt’s monuments and scientific research the biggest loser of Brotherhood sit-ins dispersal
August 31, 2013
Egypt’s monuments and scientific research the biggest loser of Brotherhood sit-ins dispersal
Not only has Egypt’s cultural heritage been victim to recent political instability, several state bodies have shown scientific research has…
Indonesian minister calls for Miss World to be cancelled
August 30, 2013
Indonesian minister calls for Miss World to be cancelled
Indonesia’s religious affairs minister has called for the Miss World beauty pageant to be cancelled, as opposition in the Muslim-majority…
Monumental sites to be inaugurated in El Wadi El Gedid in October
August 26, 2013
Monumental sites to be inaugurated in El Wadi El Gedid in October
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim said a number of monumental projects will be inaugurated in El Wadi El Gedeed on Oct.…
Unemployment around the corner for street food salesman
August 18, 2013
Unemployment around the corner for street food salesman
Just around the corner of the 26 July Street, Ayman Gamal stands with his colourful cart hoping to attract customers…
Egypt’s invitation to National Kissing Day
August 13, 2013
Egypt’s invitation to National Kissing Day
An event to celebrate National Kissing Day in Egypt on 30 August was posted by Facebook users on Tuesday. The…
Omar Khairat returning to cassette recording
August 9, 2013
Omar Khairat returning to cassette recording
Prominent musician Omar Khairat has decided to return to cassette recording after a seven-year hiatus, signing a contract with a…
Iraq seeks to promote tourism despite violence
July 31, 2013
Iraq seeks to promote tourism despite violence
As it trundles down busy roads, the minibus packed with tourists would be unremarkable except for two things -- its…
Ancient Coptic icons seized at Cairo airport
July 31, 2013
Ancient Coptic icons seized at Cairo airport
Customs officers at Cairo airport have seized three ancient Coptic icons that someone attempted to smuggle to the United States. Customs…