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Preacher sentenced to one year in jail for defaming actress

Preacher sentenced to one year in jail for defaming actress

The Zaweya al-Hamra Court sentenced Abdallah Badr Monday to one year in prison and ordered him to pay a LE20,000…
Four Egyptians awarded at 9th Dubai Film Festival

Four Egyptians awarded at 9th Dubai Film Festival

The jury of the 9th Dubai International Film Festival announced on Sunday this year’s winners of the Muhr Awards, which…
Hanaa Safwat’s small pencil drawings hold their own in PhotoCairo 5

Hanaa Safwat’s small pencil drawings hold their own in PhotoCairo 5

Among the photographs, videos and text pieces that make up the bulk of work in PhotoCairo 5 are six small…
‘As We See’ – the work of the image

‘As We See’ – the work of the image

Some of the most widely circulated images and clips in the past year and a half have been taken using…
A book in the park: Dubai introduces a specialized art literature library

A book in the park: Dubai introduces a specialized art literature library

DUBAI — Amid the fast paced changes the city continues to undergo — sand gradually buried beneath pavement, buildings rapidly…
Ezzat al-Kamhawi’s ‘House of al-Deeb’ wins 2012 Naguib Mahfouz Medal

Ezzat al-Kamhawi’s ‘House of al-Deeb’ wins 2012 Naguib Mahfouz Medal

On Tuesday night, judges announced that Egyptian author Ezzat al-Kamhawi’s generational novel “Bayt al-Deeb” (“House of al-Deeb”) had won the…
Bands to watch: Maii Waleed introduces Arabic dream pop

Bands to watch: Maii Waleed introduces Arabic dream pop

    It’s easy for underground musicians to feel misunderstood in Egypt — and especially so if you’re a female,…
An epic mystery, with clues: Navigating Hassan Khan’s survey at SALT

An epic mystery, with clues: Navigating Hassan Khan’s survey at SALT

ISTANBUL — Artist, musician and writer Hassan Khan’s selected survey exhibition at SALT is like a mystery scattered with various…
Ammar al-Sherei left us, but his legacy lives on

Ammar al-Sherei left us, but his legacy lives on

Famous Egyptian musician, composer, arranger and critic Ammar al-Sherei sadly passed away on Friday at the age of 64, after…
Acclaimed Egyptian musician passes away at age of 64

Acclaimed Egyptian musician passes away at age of 64

Acclaimed Egyptian musician Ammar al-Sherei passed away on Friday afternoon at the age of 64. He was transferred to the…
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