Culture

WWI Ypres gas attack sears the memory 100 years on

WWI Ypres gas attack sears the memory 100 years on

One hundred years ago, a green cloud of chlorine gas drifted gently towards Allied trenches around Ypres, promising an agonizing…
Amr Diab’s lawsuit against MBC Masr channel adjourned to May 24

Amr Diab’s lawsuit against MBC Masr channel adjourned to May 24

The Administrative Court adjourned on Sunday a lawsuit filed by well-known singer Amr Diab against the privately-owned TV channel MBC…
Ringo Starr among 2015 inductees into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Ringo Starr among 2015 inductees into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on…
My, my! Many Britons ignorant about Battle of Waterloo

My, my! Many Britons ignorant about Battle of Waterloo

As Britain prepares to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, a survey shows that many Britons know…
Naguib Mahfouz’s favorite cafes

Naguib Mahfouz’s favorite cafes

The friendship between Awad Bahr, the manager of Ali Baba cafe, and the deceased Nobel-laureate Naguib Mahfouz started when Bahr…
Idea from Adam Sandler film used to soothe dementia patients

Idea from Adam Sandler film used to soothe dementia patients

For 94-year-old Louise Irving, who suffers from dementia, waking up every day to a video with a familiar face and…
Actress Rania Youssef to take part in Sobky’s new movie

Actress Rania Youssef to take part in Sobky’s new movie

Actress Rania Youssef has been selected by film producer Ahmed al-Sobky for a role in the new movie "Shad Agzaa".
Shooting of ‘The Pledge’ series to conclude next week

Shooting of ‘The Pledge’ series to conclude next week

“The Pledge” ("Al-Ahd") series will finish shooting all of its scenes next week. Director Khaled Mari’e will soon start working on the…
Kate Winslet says she can ‘never stop learning’ how to act

Kate Winslet says she can ‘never stop learning’ how to act

Kate Winslet has won numerous awards including an Oscar as well as widespread critical acclaim in her 20-year acting career…
Archaeological sites receive visitors for free on World Heritage Day

Archaeological sites receive visitors for free on World Heritage Day

Egyptian archaeological sites listed on the World Heritage List will allow all visitors, including Egyptians and foreigners, to enjoy the…
Back to top button