Culture
Bibliotheca Alexandrina to send Arabic books to Somalia
February 17, 2013
Bibliotheca Alexandrina to send Arabic books to Somalia
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina announced that Somalia is receiving the first batch of Arabic publications to support its national library and…
Romanian movie ‘Child’s Pose’ wins top award at Berlin Film Fest
February 17, 2013
Romanian movie ‘Child’s Pose’ wins top award at Berlin Film Fest
BERLIN — A Romanian movie about an upper-middle class family covering up for a hit-and-run carried out by its son…
Wasla.fm makes the connection
February 17, 2013
Wasla.fm makes the connection
As the number of active Internet users continues to rise in the Middle East and North Africa, social networking and…
Different faces of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Berlin
February 15, 2013
Different faces of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Berlin
BERLIN — In recent years, Israeli cinema has enjoyed a strong presence in major world festivals, winning awards right and…
Time travel and back: Three films capture revolutionary moments
February 14, 2013
Time travel and back: Three films capture revolutionary moments
Azin Feizabadi is in Cairo, hosted by the art initiative Beirut. His presence is visible as you approach Beirut’s villa…
‘Metaphysics’: One man’s enduring passion for painting
February 13, 2013
‘Metaphysics’: One man’s enduring passion for painting
At a commercial gallery in Zamalek, there is currently an exhibition of work by an Egyptian painter and writer who…
Egypt retrieves ancient bust from Brazil
February 13, 2013
Egypt retrieves ancient bust from Brazil
An ancient Roman bust purchased by a Brazilian tourist in 1976 has returned to Egypt Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim said…
Egyptian Project debuts with their electronic-folk album ‘Ya Amar’
February 11, 2013
Egyptian Project debuts with their electronic-folk album ‘Ya Amar’
“Our folkloric instruments are dying,” says 61-year old, Egyptian musician Salama Metwally as he tunes his favorite rababa. He is…
Researcher finds historic Red Sea reservoir
February 10, 2013
Researcher finds historic Red Sea reservoir
An environmental researcher has discovered a historic water reservoir that was used when an old port, the Aizab Port on…
Libya at the Cairo Book Fair
February 10, 2013
Libya at the Cairo Book Fair
Perhaps 2013 was not the best year to be guest of honor at the Cairo International Book Fair. Although the…