Culture
Who are Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses?
August 21, 2015
Who are Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses?
Forbes Magazine has released its annual list of the 50 highest-paid actresses, with Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence topping the…
Bollywood’s women steal movie limelight from men
August 20, 2015
Bollywood’s women steal movie limelight from men
After decades of male domination, Bollywood has seen a recent wave of hit movies starring Indian women in tough, smart…
Caricature workshop on September 1
August 20, 2015
Caricature workshop on September 1
Al-Kotob Khan bookshop has announced the launch of an educational workshop on the basics of caricature art targeting aspiring artists.
Zawya brings internationally acclaimed films under one roof
August 20, 2015
Zawya brings internationally acclaimed films under one roof
After a long summer hiatus, Zawya art house cinema (Odeon Cinema) is gearing up to bring an intriguing array of…
Paulo Coelho: Quran is a book that changed the world
August 19, 2015
Paulo Coelho: Quran is a book that changed the world
Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho, author of the bestselling book “The Alchemist”, recently posted a photo on his official Facebook page…
Youssef Ziedan slams IS execution of Syrian archaeologist
August 19, 2015
Youssef Ziedan slams IS execution of Syrian archaeologist
Renowned Egyptian scholar Youssef Ziedan has lambasted the self-proclaimed “Islamic State” in Syria for beheading Syria's eldery former chief of…
Beatles’ first record contract up for auction in New York
August 19, 2015
Beatles’ first record contract up for auction in New York
The first recording contract ever signed by The Beatles - during their early days in Hamburg, Germany – is expected…
Heat wave hits movie theaters, drops ticket sales by 70%
August 19, 2015
Heat wave hits movie theaters, drops ticket sales by 70%
Movie theaters have seen a 70 percent drop in ticket sales compared to three weeks ago, which sources at the…
Morning dance parties let ‘conscious clubbers’ rise and rave
August 18, 2015
Morning dance parties let ‘conscious clubbers’ rise and rave
Blaring house music, colored lights, glittery faces and gyrating bodies are not your typical weekday morning.
Widow of late Egyptian composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab passes away
August 16, 2015
Widow of late Egyptian composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab passes away
Widow of late prominent Egyptian musician Mohamed Abdel Wahab passed away Sunday in Amman.The funeral of Nahla al Qudsi will…