Culture
CineMobile Film Festival withdraws ‘Ensan’ award amid intellectual piracy claims
October 10, 2013
CineMobile Film Festival withdraws ‘Ensan’ award amid intellectual piracy claims
The management of CineMobile Film Festival have withdrawn its grand award, earlier given to the film "Ensan," after receiving complaints…
Tourism “getting better every day” despite violence, minister claims
October 9, 2013
Tourism “getting better every day” despite violence, minister claims
Egypt's antiquities minister, Mohamed Ibrahim, has reassured foreign tourists looking to arrive in Egypt that they are not at risk…
Foreign Ministry requested to halt sale of Egyptian antiquities in London
October 7, 2013
Foreign Ministry requested to halt sale of Egyptian antiquities in London
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim has asked the Foreign Ministry to stop the sale of eight antique wooden panels stored…
Cinema Industry Chamber: Egyptian movie pirating rising
October 3, 2013
Cinema Industry Chamber: Egyptian movie pirating rising
The Cinema Industry Chamber said that pirating of Egyptian movies has increased over the past period with around 22 TV…
“Chaos, Disorder” awarded grand prize at Oran Festival
October 1, 2013
“Chaos, Disorder” awarded grand prize at Oran Festival
Egyptian film "Chaos, Disorder" (Harag w' Marag) has received the grand prize at the seventh Oran Film Festival. The film tied…
Winter of Discontent to represent Egypt at the Oscars
September 29, 2013
Winter of Discontent to represent Egypt at the Oscars
The Filmmakers Syndicate chose the Egyptian film "Winter of Discontent" for submission to the Academy Awards to compete for the…
Shooting Indian movies in Egypt will promote tourism: ambassador
September 26, 2013
Shooting Indian movies in Egypt will promote tourism: ambassador
India's ambassador to Cairo, Navdeep Suri, has claimed shooting Bollywood movies in Egypt could play a role in promoting India…
Auction of Egyptian antiquities halted in Jerusalem
September 24, 2013
Auction of Egyptian antiquities halted in Jerusalem
Minister of State for Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim has received a letter from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry stating that Israeli authorities…
A Dictionary of the Revolution: a popular documentation
September 24, 2013
A Dictionary of the Revolution: a popular documentation
Writer Amira Hanafy is currently working on a “popular” dictionary to document the Egyptian revolution. “A Dictionary of the Revolution” aims…
Al-Quseir to host underwater photography festival
September 24, 2013
Al-Quseir to host underwater photography festival
The Red Sea city of al-Quseir will host its first competition and exhibition for underwater photography from 4 to 6…