Culture
American-Belgian archaeological mission turns King Cheops petroglyphic engravings into 3D inscriptions
February 10, 2015
American-Belgian archaeological mission turns King Cheops petroglyphic engravings into 3D inscriptions
The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry said in a statement on Monday that an American-Belgian archaeological mission succeeded in converting the digital images…
Serene Abdel Nour’s new movie to be displayed on Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2015
Serene Abdel Nour’s new movie to be displayed on Valentine’s Day
Lebanese singer and actor Serene Abdel Nour's new movie, "Sou' Tafahom" (A Misunderstanding), will be in theaters on Valentine's Day. The…
Palestinian Museum exhibits blend of biblical, modern images against oppression
February 10, 2015
Palestinian Museum exhibits blend of biblical, modern images against oppression
In honor of Pope Francis’s visit to Palestine in May 2014, the Palestinian Museum launched a project entitled, "In the…
Egypt wins Berlin Film Festival Robert Bosch Foundation Prize
February 9, 2015
Egypt wins Berlin Film Festival Robert Bosch Foundation Prize
The Egyptian-German documentary film “Amal,” which is directed by Mohamed Siam, won the Robert Bosch Stiftung Best Documentary award at…
Top Grammy moments: Matador Madonna, Dancing Sir Paul and Kanye
February 9, 2015
Top Grammy moments: Matador Madonna, Dancing Sir Paul and Kanye
Step aside winners. The Grammy Awards have long belonged to performers and unexpected moments - and Sunday's show was no…
Censorship Authority: Egypt to no longer cut scenes from movies as of April
February 9, 2015
Censorship Authority: Egypt to no longer cut scenes from movies as of April
Abdel Sattar Fathy, head of the Censorship Authority, said that not a single scene from local or foreign films would…
Official:Those against Zap Tharwat are close-minded
February 8, 2015
Official:Those against Zap Tharwat are close-minded
Rapper Zap Tharwat's book, "Habibaty" (Arabic for My Beloved), drew wide criticism on social media platforms and with intellectual groups…
Radio: Algerian novelist Assia Djebar dead at 78
February 7, 2015
Radio: Algerian novelist Assia Djebar dead at 78
Novelist Assia Djebar, an ardent defender of women's rights in her native Algeria, has died aged 78, state radio said…
Banned filmmaker Panahi’s taxi-eye view of Tehran shown in Berlin
February 7, 2015
Banned filmmaker Panahi’s taxi-eye view of Tehran shown in Berlin
Banned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who has defied the authorities before by smuggling a film out of Iran, did it again…
Banderas: Hollywood is a brand, not a place
February 7, 2015
Banderas: Hollywood is a brand, not a place
Antonio Banderas, 54, is on form. The Spanish star will shortly play Pablo Picasso in "33 Dias," and will be…