Prague’s famous astronomical clock stops
The 15th-century astronomical clock in Prague's centre, which draws crowds of tourists every hour, was halted on Monday morning for six months of repairs."The Old Town clock is one of…
2017 closes with world’s richest people $1tn richer
Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO world’s richest person in 2017
Art’s role in countering terrorism was greater in Mubarak’s era: Ashraf Zaki
Some projects were rejected by the censorship authority, yet they were presented
Mercedes most successful premium carmaker in 2017
German vehicle manufacturer Mercedes says it has retained its title as the world's most successful premium brand carmaker. Its booming business in China is an essential part of securing that…
Wheat in focus as fierce competition, oversupply weigh on prices
World consumption and trade expected to decrease slightly in 2018
‘Colours of India’: celebrating Egyptian-Indian cultural similarities through photography
Exhibition represents the artistic and cultural mosaic of the rich Indian palette, says photographer
Germany’s Golden Globe winner: Fatih Akin
His film "In the Fade," which confronts the horror of far-right extremist attacks in the mid-2000s, has won a Golden Globe and is nominated for an Oscar. Here's a look…
Initial coin offerings: What are they?
There's a new trend that showcases the way digital currencies can be mobilized as an alternative avenue for funding, in ways that traditional tender cannot. Jack Flanagan takes a closer…
Ministry of Culture commemorates Gamal Abdel Nasser’s 100th birthday
The Ministry of Culture is to organise a set of cultural events to commemorate the 100th birthday of late Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who was born on 15 January…
Victims & Heroes of Egyptian Cinema (2): Samir Seif’s Ma’ali El-Wazeer “His Excellency the Minister” (2003)
Two weeks ago, I wrote about an intimate human relationship coincidently formed between a hero who is imperfect and a victim who is misrepresented and unrepresented in Atef El-Tayeb’s Against…
