Culture
New document released to govern publishing practices
October 9, 2012
New document released to govern publishing practices
Concerned about copyrights and regulating publishing, the Egyptian Publishers Association has put together a document envisioned to be a reference…
A forgotten chapter in the history of Egypt and Jews
October 8, 2012
A forgotten chapter in the history of Egypt and Jews
“I’m not a fan of Om Kalthoum, to be honest, and yet I am still here. And many of the…
In pictures: International Circus Festival tours the nation
October 7, 2012
In pictures: International Circus Festival tours the nation
For the second time, the Culture Resource (Al-Mawred Al-Thaqafy) presents CirCairo, the Cairo International Circus festival, from 4-20 October. The performances…
Ministry threatens to end contract with company rehabbing pyramid
October 5, 2012
Ministry threatens to end contract with company rehabbing pyramid
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim Ali threatened on Friday to terminate the contract of the company conducting reconstruction work on…
Igor Dobricic builds tables with people
October 4, 2012
Igor Dobricic builds tables with people
Over the past three years, Igor Dobricic has built eight tables in various cities with people he largely didn’t know…
Dreams of engagement
October 4, 2012
Dreams of engagement
TUNIS — Tunisian artistic duo Selma and Sofiane Ouissi, both choreographers and performers, used to encounter the same audience at…
‘What the fuss is all about’: Q&A with the Lebanese Lazzy Lung
October 3, 2012
‘What the fuss is all about’: Q&A with the Lebanese Lazzy Lung
It doesn’t really matter what type of music Lazzy Lung performs. After watching the band open for the Black Lips…
Rowdy rockers The Black Lips tour Cairo and the Middle East
October 3, 2012
Rowdy rockers The Black Lips tour Cairo and the Middle East
They didn’t set anything on fire, and nobody got arrested — both signs of commendable restraint by a band known…
Arabian Knightz’s ‘Uknighted State of Arabia’ echoes across the region
October 1, 2012
Arabian Knightz’s ‘Uknighted State of Arabia’ echoes across the region
At long last, Egypt’s most prominent hip-hop group, Arabian Knightz, released its debut LP, “Uknighted State of Arabia.” After multiple…
Saqqara pyramid in danger as restorations halt over financial woes
October 1, 2012
Saqqara pyramid in danger as restorations halt over financial woes
Renovations at Egypt’s oldest pyramid in Saqqara have halted because the Antiquities Ministry has not paid the company implementing the…