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‘A Human Being’ wins Arab Mobile Film Festival award

‘A Human Being’ wins Arab Mobile Film Festival award

The Egyptian film A Human Being won the top prize in the Arab Mobile Film Festival in Amsterdam this year. Judges said the…
Not your grandma’s furniture

Not your grandma’s furniture

Pull up a chair as these two Cairo-based furniture designers will keep you at the edge of your seat. Mariam Elias,…
Ancient Egyptian artifacts returned from United States

Ancient Egyptian artifacts returned from United States

The Ministry of State for Antiquities has successfully returned Egyptian artifacts that were seized by the New York City Customs…
15-year anniversary exhibit opens at Townhouse Gallery

15-year anniversary exhibit opens at Townhouse Gallery

This month, Townhouse Gallery in Downtown Cairo celebrates its 15-year anniversary with three new exhibits, including pieces from reputable local…
Opera House remembers 39th anniversary of Farid al-Atrash’s death

Opera House remembers 39th anniversary of Farid al-Atrash’s death

The Opera House will stage a concert next Thursday in commemoration of the 39th anniversary of artist Farid al-Atrash’s death.…
Prominent Egyptian poet Negm dies at 84

Prominent Egyptian poet Negm dies at 84

Owner of Meritt Publishing House, Mohamed Hashem, said that the Egyptian vernacular poet Ahmed Fouad Negm died Tuesday morning at…
Mashrou’ Leila: Egyptian fans thrive on music that touches home

Mashrou’ Leila: Egyptian fans thrive on music that touches home

Last Thursday, Egyptian fans welcomed the indie Lebanese pop band, Mashrou’ Leila, with open arms to Alexandria for two back-to-back…
Foreign Ministry requested to halt sale of Egyptian antiquities in London

Foreign Ministry requested to halt sale of Egyptian antiquities in London

Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim has asked the Foreign Ministry to stop the sale of eight antique wooden panels stored…
Al-Quseir to host underwater photography festival

Al-Quseir to host underwater photography festival

The Red Sea city of al-Quseir will host its first competition and exhibition for underwater photography from 4 to 6…
UNESCO confirms Mallawi Museum looted

UNESCO confirms Mallawi Museum looted

An UNESCO expert mission in Egypt between 11 and 16 September has confirmed that the Mallawi Museum in Minya was…
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