Culture

In our contemporary societies, paper, when not neglected, is mostly considered simply as a base for the more valuable things…

In his latest book, writer Gaber Asfour travels back in time to his early youth, steering clear for the most…

In his latest book, Fi Naqd el-Khetab el-Arabi el-Rahen (A Critique of the Current Arab Discourse), prominent leftist thinker Samir…

Last week saw the book signing of the third edition of prominent novelist Hossam Fakhr’s book, Hekayat Amina, (Amina’s Stories).…

Located in one of Zamalek’s quiet quarters is Home & Beyond, an ideal place to find unique gift ideas.

During this tumultuous period in Egypt’s sectarian relations, some have offered a cultural venue to begin alleviating the tensions that…

Acclaimed filmmaker Dawoud Abdel Sayed returns after an eight-year absence with "Rasa'il el-Bahr" (Messages from the Sea), the story of…

“I reject style--only emotions matter,” says prominent Egyptian painter Adel El Siwi. Nominated by Culture Minister Farouk Hosni to represent…

Luis Javier is the director of the two branches of the Instituto Cervantes Spanish cultural centers in Egypt. He is…

A week ago, an informal group of Egyptian train lovers attempted to bring the deteriorating state of a railway museum…