Culture
Egyptian actress Ragaa al-Geddawy dies of coronavirus health complications
July 5, 2020
Egyptian actress Ragaa al-Geddawy dies of coronavirus health complications
Veteran Egyptian actress Ragaa al-Geddawy, 81, has died of health complications following her infection with the coronavirus. The staff of…
At Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel, a new idea for social distancing
July 2, 2020
At Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel, a new idea for social distancing
Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel will resume performances on Thursday, starting with two puppet shows featuring the music of “Umm Kulthum”…
Video: ‘Mr. Purple’ represents Egypt in Bulgaria animation film festival
July 1, 2020
Video: ‘Mr. Purple’ represents Egypt in Bulgaria animation film festival
The animated Egyptian film “Mr. Purple” (2019), directed by Osama Abu Zaid, will represent Egypt at the 11th “International Animation…
Gouna Film Festival’s 4th edition to be held between October 23-31
June 30, 2020
Gouna Film Festival’s 4th edition to be held between October 23-31
The fourth edition of the El-Gouna Film Festival (GFF) will be held between October 23-31, announced the festival’s chief operating officer Bushra…
Egyptian actor Youssef el-Sherif on his rumored refusal to touch women in his films
June 29, 2020
Egyptian actor Youssef el-Sherif on his rumored refusal to touch women in his films
Egyptian actor Youssef el-Sherif on Saturday denied rumors that he puts a clause in his acting contracts saying that he…
Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel resumes events programming
June 29, 2020
Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel resumes events programming
Cairo’s Sawy Culture Wheel began receiving visitors this weekend, in line with the Egyptian Cabinet’s recent decision to reopen cultural…
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards
June 29, 2020
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while accepting the BET humanitarian award to relay a direct appeal…
Egypt imprisons belly dancer Sama al-Masry for indecency
June 27, 2020
Egypt imprisons belly dancer Sama al-Masry for indecency
The Cairo Misdemeanors Economic Court on Saturday sentenced belly dancer Sama al-Masry to three years in prison and a fine…
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture establishes 2 open-air theaters
June 25, 2020
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture establishes 2 open-air theaters
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture is preparing to resume cultural activities starting July 15, or possibly before that date, Minister of…
Cairo Opera House plans concerts in new outdoor theater
June 23, 2020
Cairo Opera House plans concerts in new outdoor theater
A partnership between Egypt’s Ministry of Culture, headed by Enas Abdel Dayem, and the Cairo Opera House, headed by Magdy…