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Cairo Opera House to host festive Christmas concerts
December 22, 2017
Cairo Opera House to host festive Christmas concerts
Cairo Opera House to host Christmas concert With Christmas just around the corner, Cairo Opera House is accommodating its audiences’…
‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’
December 20, 2017
‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’
Amr Salama, the prominent Egyptian director, said on Monday the General Prosecutor conducted an investigation against him because of his latest movie Sheikh…
Abla Fahita ad pulled from state-run TV for ‘inappropriate language’
December 19, 2017
Abla Fahita ad pulled from state-run TV for ‘inappropriate language’
According to the Masrawy news-portal , Egyptian state-run television channel Maspero refused to air the latest Vodafone commercial featuring the…
Lebanese film ‘The Insult’ shortlisted for Oscars best foreign film
December 18, 2017
Lebanese film ‘The Insult’ shortlisted for Oscars best foreign film
Kadiya Rakm, translating to the The Insult became the first Lebanese film in history to be shortlisted as a nominee…
Hit TV series ‘Suits’ to get Egyptian remake
December 13, 2017
Hit TV series ‘Suits’ to get Egyptian remake
Arabic-speaking fans of Suits are about to rejoice: the USA Television Network hit series has announced that it will make…
Egyptian Female singer sentenced to 2 years in prison for inciting ‘debauchery’
December 13, 2017
Egyptian Female singer sentenced to 2 years in prison for inciting ‘debauchery’
A female Egyptian pop singer Shaymaa Ahmed, known by her stage name Sheema, was sentenced on Tuesday to two years…
Netflix injects $8bn production investments in Egypt
December 12, 2017
Netflix injects $8bn production investments in Egypt
Online streaming service Netflix will participate in the production of Egyptian films, TV dramas and stand-up comedy specials, increasing its investments…
Sherine suspended from singing over Nile comment
December 11, 2017
Sherine suspended from singing over Nile comment
The Syndicate of Musical Professions has suspended singer Sherine Abdel Wahab from singing and performing at concerts in Egypt for…
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek to be recognized as one of the five” Arab Stars of Tomorrow” by UK’s Screen International
December 10, 2017
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek to be recognized as one of the five” Arab Stars of Tomorrow” by UK’s Screen International
Egyptian actor Ahmed Malek has been chosen as one of the “Arab Stars of Tomorrow”, an initiative that was launched…
Egyptian movie ‘Sheikh Jackson’ to screen in 8 Arab movie theatres
December 9, 2017
Egyptian movie ‘Sheikh Jackson’ to screen in 8 Arab movie theatres
Egyptian film Sheikh Jackson, which centers around an Islamic cleric with a secret passion for Michael Jackson, will screen in…