Culture

The slowdown in the tourism sector since the revolution began had many drawbacks. But one positive outcome critics had hoped…

Swiss archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a female singer dating back almost 3,000 years in Egypt's Valley of the…

Contemporary art in Egypt is often framed in social and political terms, but at the Alexandria Contemporary Arts Forum, director…

In her debut novel, British-Palestinian author Selma Dabbagh has set herself a very difficult task. “Out of It,” published by…

VENICE — In the tourist Mecca of Saint Mark’s Square in Venice, the Doge’s Palace is currently holding an exhibition called…

When the revolution began in early 2011, artists were optimistic, as a heightened sense of free speech seemingly entered the…

A moment of silence in memory of Ibrahim Aslan opened the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) press conference on…

It’s sad to see all this Arab money spent on a superficial, cliche-packed and prejudiced production like “Black Gold.” Tunisian…

The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development announced the winners of the 2011 Sawiris Cultural Award competition Monday in a ceremony…

I know there is a verse or two I have learned through the religious fervor of my progenitors. This month:…