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Un Prophete

Un Prophete

Part of the Panorama of the European Film currently held in Cairo, "Un Prophete" is one that's difficult to watch.
Rasheed el-Enany on modern Arabic lit: not quite a Renaissance

Rasheed el-Enany on modern Arabic lit: not quite a Renaissance

Rasheed el-Enany is a professor of modern Arabic literature at the UK's prestigious University of Exeter. The author of several…
The Reda Troupe: A dream came true

The Reda Troupe: A dream came true

This week, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is celebrating the golden Jubilee of the famous Reda Troupe for folkloric arts. The celebration,…
The unexpected contender

The unexpected contender

In a ceremony held at the American University in Cairo's (AUC) Oriental Hall on 11 December the AUC Press awarded…
Egypt: Land of Contrast at Town House gallery

Egypt: Land of Contrast at Town House gallery

Town House gallery is currently exhibiting 25 photos based on the theme of contrast within Egyptian life and landscape.
Panorama of European films returns

Panorama of European films returns

After  four years of absence, the Panorama of European Film is returning to Cairo, showcasing twelve films from six European…
Tao gallery: Handicrafts for interiors with a modern twist

Tao gallery: Handicrafts for interiors with a modern twist

Old film posters decorating CD racks, ancient Sufi poetry hanging on walls, and unique Egyptian ornaments with a modern twist…
Khalil Sweileh receives Naguib Mahfouz prize

Khalil Sweileh receives Naguib Mahfouz prize

Yesterday, Syrian writer Khalil Sweileh received the 14th Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature for his novel Warraq al-Hubb (The Scribe…
The triumphant return of Epop

The triumphant return of Epop

El Masryeen band performed for the second time at Biblotheca Alexandrina on Thursday 10 December, after an almost 20-year absence.…
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