Modest re-launch of film market aims to bring back revenues, credibility to festival
CAIRO: After a three-year absence, the film market returns to the Cairo International Film Festival in an attempt to attain credibility and attract funds."It is an industry. Industry means market…
Discovery in Dahab: fantastic sea life, coral reefs, snorkeling and sailing
But can this town recover from last April's bombing?DAHAB: For travelers on a sandal-string budget, the bus ride from Cairo to this rugged beach community on the eastern shores of…
Blogger released after security arrests
CAIRO: Egyptian blogger Rami Siyam, also known as Ayoub, was released from jail Thursday following his arrest on Nov. 19 with three other bloggers.Although he was due to be released…
The results of campaign to reduce hepatitis C due by 2015
CAIRO: A campaign for children with hepatitis C virus, a virus that has a high probability of developing into HIV/AIDS, has just been cranked up a gear.Unlike most campaigns where…
Sports Talk: Sea, sand and speedball
CAIRO: Somebody invented running. Somebody invented swimming. Then came speedball and somebody had to invent that, too. The individual in question is an Egyptian, Mr Lofty, who came up with…
Film festival president responds to criticism, reflects on expansion plans
CAIRO: Always under heavy criticism, the Cairo International Film Festival isn't an easy task to handle and in the past three months, newly appointed President Ezzat Abu Ouf has been…
A Guide to the Cairo film festival films
If you can only see a few . don't miss these!CAIRO: The chilly breeze of Cairo winter is slowly creeping in. An air of excitement surrounds the region s cultural…
Festival sink or swim?
The success or failure of the Cairo International Film Festival hangs in the balanceFive reasons why we think the Cairo International Film Festival will succeed:1. International celebrities Jacqueline Bisset and…