Culture
Arab TV series showcases untold stories of IS women
May 26, 2017
Arab TV series showcases untold stories of IS women
Actors on the set of “Black Crows” at the Middle East Broadcasting Center studios in Lebanon. Inspired by true stories,…
With an arched brow, Roger Moore found humor in Bond, life
May 24, 2017
With an arched brow, Roger Moore found humor in Bond, life
Sir Roger Moore, who died Tuesday at age 89, always made sure to laugh at himself before the audience could.…
Cairo lantern-maker champions old craft against Chinese imports
May 23, 2017
Cairo lantern-maker champions old craft against Chinese imports
An Egyptian artisan who makes the traditional lanterns that adorn Middle Eastern streets during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan…
Women stars dominate Ramadan 2017 TV season
May 22, 2017
Women stars dominate Ramadan 2017 TV season
The season of Ramadan television dramas is almost upon us and it seems that this year will have a whole…
Best scenario, directing awards go to ‘Eshtebak’ at Cannes Film Festival
May 22, 2017
Best scenario, directing awards go to ‘Eshtebak’ at Cannes Film Festival
The Egyptian film Eshtebak (Clash) won awards for best scenario and directing at the 70th Cannes Film Festival, during a ceremony…
New ‘Twin Peaks’ wins praise, piques curiosity
May 22, 2017
New ‘Twin Peaks’ wins praise, piques curiosity
“Twin Peaks,” David Lynch’s noir soap opera about murder in small-town America, returned on Sunday after 26 years away, prompting…
Gezazy transforms glass waste into revamped home décor
May 21, 2017
Gezazy transforms glass waste into revamped home décor
Entering their display area is like taking a step into the mind of an innovative genius. The stimulating ambiance of…
TV series puts human faces on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
May 20, 2017
TV series puts human faces on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hisham Suleiman now hears calls of “Abu Ahmad” when walking down the street — a sign of the popularity of…
Google creates VR voyage to Italy
May 20, 2017
Google creates VR voyage to Italy
Google has recreated a mythical journey from 300 years ago, that takes armchair travelers through the jewels of Italia in…
Visitors, revenues from Egypt’s 66 museums record a sharp decline in 2015
May 18, 2017
Visitors, revenues from Egypt’s 66 museums record a sharp decline in 2015
Egypt has 66 museums, including 54 arts and history museums and 12 natural and applied sciences museums, the Central Agency for…