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This day in History: Yasser Arafat died

This day in History: Yasser Arafat died

Today 11 November marks the 10th anniversary of death of former Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, known by his companions as…
CIFF Chief says absence of French former culture minister loss for Egypt

CIFF Chief says absence of French former culture minister loss for Egypt

Actors participating in the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) opening on Sunday stressed necessity of holding the festival to keep…
Cairo International Film Festival kicks off with a new vision

Cairo International Film Festival kicks off with a new vision

The Cairo International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for its opening tonight at al-Mahka theatre in the Saladin…
Luxor International Festival for Spontaneous Arts and Child’s Theatre kicks off

Luxor International Festival for Spontaneous Arts and Child’s Theatre kicks off

First session of Luxor International Festival for Spontaneous Arts and Child’s Theatre kicked off on Saturday with participation of teams…
Library of Alexandria to host lecture on the city’s ancient history

Library of Alexandria to host lecture on the city’s ancient history

The Library of Alexandria will hold a lecture and video conference about ancient Alexandrian history entitled "From the prehistory Aegean…
PM, ministers to inaugurate Sphinx, Amenhotep Temple

PM, ministers to inaugurate Sphinx, Amenhotep Temple

Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb, accompanied by Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh al-Damaty and Minister of Tourism Hisham Zazou, plans to inaugurate…
Saqqara pyramid committee urges restoration to prevent collapse

Saqqara pyramid committee urges restoration to prevent collapse

Tareq Al-Nabarawy, head of Engineers Syndicate, said that Saqqara pyramid requires non-stop restoration to be carried out and called for…
Manet painting sells for $65 million at NY auction

Manet painting sells for $65 million at NY auction

A stunning 1881 masterpiece by Edouard Manet sold for $65 million at auction in New York on Wednesday, a record…
Tut Ankh Amon tomb closure postponed, mummy not to be relocated

Tut Ankh Amon tomb closure postponed, mummy not to be relocated

Antiquities Minister Mamdouh Al-Damaty has decided to call off the periodic maintenance closure of Pharaonic King Tut Ankh Amon’s tomb,…
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