Luxor governor tenders resignation
Adel Al-Khayat offers his resignation after large public backlash against his appointment due to relation to ex-militant group
Egyptian bands perform at the Citadel
The yearly Fête de la Musique was celebrated by a free concert at the famous Cairo landmark
The Great Gatsby: No disappointment, no masterpiece
Modern day adaptation of Fitzgerald’s timeless classic emphasises the beauty of the original novel
The power of music in four films
The Faculty of Music Education in Zamalek screens films that show the importance of music in society.
Grapes and wrath
The fruit vendors are stocking their carts with mountains of grapes
The old regime strikes back
I haven’t thought about the “old regime” in quite a while. In fact, I think the Muslim Brotherhood’s unique act over the past year has made most of us realise…
Morsi and the erosion of legitimacy
These days, where rhetoric runs high and adrenaline runs even higher, it is worth taking a step back to take a look at things with a cooler head. Having said…
Is Egypt’s stance on the Blue Nile Dam legally justified?
By Zeray Yihdego Egypt and Ethiopia are in a war of words concerning the damming of the Blue Nile. Ethiopia intends the dam to generate 6000 megawatts of electricity, which…
Suez Cement managing director: Construction sector pick-up ‘critical’ to economy
Managing Director of Suez Cement Group, Bruno Carre spoke to Daily News Egypt about the company’s current projects and products