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Mark Curtis: Britain and the Muslim Brotherhood

Mark Curtis: Britain and the Muslim Brotherhood

British journalist Mark Curtis's recently released book "Secret Affairs: Britain's Collusion with Radical Islam" tells the story of the West’s…
Cause for alarm: Fire safety at Egyptian theaters

Cause for alarm: Fire safety at Egyptian theaters

The Egyptian Theater House, along with the Egyptian Civil Defense force, in an effort to avoid the recurrence of tragic…
A personal collection with a personal connection

A personal collection with a personal connection

You can buy a house, but it is a hard job to create a home. The art of turning this…
Colors of Civilizations: A solo exhibit by Lotfi Abou Sariya

Colors of Civilizations: A solo exhibit by Lotfi Abou Sariya

East meets west in Lotfi Abou Sariya’s solo exhibit at the Picasso Art Gallery in Zamalek, where bold colors radiate…
The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest

The Expendables: Old-school testosterone fest

“The Expendables,” which had its US release back in August and reached Egyptian cinemas earlier this month, managed to capture…
The final day of the Alex film festival: Social woes

The final day of the Alex film festival: Social woes

Like previous days, the final day of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries failed to attract a large number…
Zamalek Art Gallery: Masterpieces with Egyptian identities

Zamalek Art Gallery: Masterpieces with Egyptian identities

Showcasing both paintings and sculptures in vibrant colors, the Zamalek Art Gallery’s eighth Masterpieces exhibit attests to the versatile nature…
Alex Film Festival day four : On different paths, ‘forgottens ones’ and potato salads

Alex Film Festival day four : On different paths, ‘forgottens ones’ and potato salads

Day four of the Alexandria Film Festival for Mediterranean Countries was—much like the featured films—a low-key affair. As usual, jury…
Kan Ya Makan: The colors and ashes of Souq al-Gomaa

Kan Ya Makan: The colors and ashes of Souq al-Gomaa

Finding beauty in the corners of the popular souq al-gomaa  (Friday market), and mourning its destruction in a fire last…
Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues

Alexandria Film Festival’s day three: Palestinian sorrows, Turkish fears and French blues

The Alexandria film festival is into its second day. On Thursday, 16 September, the Green Plaza screens, which are showing…
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