Culture
Ancient Coptic city discovered in New Valley
November 30, 2011
Ancient Coptic city discovered in New Valley
A Supreme Council of Antiquities mission has discovered a Coptic city dating back to the fourth century. The city is…
Pulling the strings on Arab history
November 30, 2011
Pulling the strings on Arab history
One of Egypt’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Wael Shawky, makes work of a grand and complicated scale. His recent…
A genuine storyteller has left
November 30, 2011
A genuine storyteller has left
Distinguished storyteller, actor and comedian Ramadan Khater died Tuesday at the age of 48. Active for three decades in the…
A beautiful failure
November 27, 2011
A beautiful failure
There are good reasons why it is hard to assemble a credible anthology of African short stories. There are…
The strange comfort of super group charity singles
November 26, 2011
The strange comfort of super group charity singles
There is an uncanny consistency to super group charity singles. Whether it is Sting, Michael Jackson, or Tamer Hosny standing…
Amid revolutionary fervor, Panorama of the European Film returns
November 23, 2011
Amid revolutionary fervor, Panorama of the European Film returns
The 4th Panorama of the European Film kicks off Wednesday night, showcasing an exciting selection of 32 films that have…
Brazilian cartoonist vows to continue criticism against SCAF
November 23, 2011
Brazilian cartoonist vows to continue criticism against SCAF
Brazilian cartoonist Carlos Latuff said he will continue drawing cartoons that attack the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Promising future at the Youth Salon
November 22, 2011
Promising future at the Youth Salon
Once a year, the winding pathways of the Palace of the Arts are filled with the creative efforts of Egypt’s…
‘Cairo: My City, Our Revolution’ goes to Sharjah
November 21, 2011
‘Cairo: My City, Our Revolution’ goes to Sharjah
During a brief visit to the 30th Sharjah International Book Fair, acclaimed Egyptian novelist Ahdaf Soueif gave a first public…