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Phlog Egypt launches its 1st e-photography platform that connects photographers with buyers
Phlog launched its photo buyer platform that connects buyers and photographers worldwide. This platform enables photo buyers from marketing experts, agencies, and art lovers to purchase images for use in their designs or articles or their enjoyment. Phlog is the first online platform of its kind in Egypt. It builds a community that motivates photographers …
Chinese Pipa X Egyptian Oud: Chordophones Play in Harmony
From the oud to the pipa, the development not only exemplifies an artistic creation and a cultural convergence, but also brings forth new ideas while keeping traditions alive for future expectations.
Fierce competition between TV show stars in Ramadan
Yousra races other TV stars in highly expected season
‘Golden boy’ mummy protected by 49 precious amulets
The ancient Egyptians thought there was an afterlife, but admission was not assured. Before a final judgement, people had to make a dangerous journey through the underworld, with friends and family doing everything in their power to make sure their loved one arrived at a joyful place.
AUC Press publishes new edition of ‘Dust’ showcasing Egypt’s abandoned palaces, grand buildings
Between 1860 and 1940, Cairo and other large cities in Egypt witnessed a major construction boom that gave birth to extraordinary palaces and lavish buildings. These incorporated a mix of architectural styles, such as Beaux-Arts and Art Deco, with local design influences and materials. Today, many lie empty and neglected, rapidly succumbing to time.
Egypt’s famed bazaar welcomes return of Chinese tourists
Chinese tourists constitute a large percentage of buyers … They would spend a lot on buying antiques and gifts
Logos Hope: World’s largest floating book fair welcomes Egyptian book lovers at Port Said port
It is the first destination for Logos Hope in 2023, but not the first time for the ship to visit Egypt, for the floating book fair had a successful spell in Egypt in 2010.
Egyptian and international films to be released in 2023
The genres of those films vary between comedy, thriller, and action.
Egypt celebrates 119th anniversary of Manial Palace Museum
The celebration was implemented under the title “Archaeological Ports and Seizures of the Alawite Dynasty,”in cooperation with the General Department of Archaeological Ports at the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Egypt produces 21 films in 2022, less than previous years
Digital platforms are safe haven for producers now
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization hosts concert by marimba player Nesma Abdel Aziz
Abdel Aziz presented a collection of the most famous traditional and contemporary oriental compositions and songs, in addition to a group of western musical compositions, which won the admiration of the audience.
Lebanese actress Nour stars in ‘Nabil El Gameel’ after 5-year absence from cinema
I was pleased with my experience on Cairo Film Festival jury, says Nour
Spain’s Dani Pannullo to present a dance show as a tribute to Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy
The dance show, titled ‘Architecture of Dance’, is conceived and designed by Pannullo and represents a journey to the essence of Egyptian culture. The world premiere of the show will take place in cooperation with the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation in Cairo under the patronage of the Cultural Affairs Department of the Spanish Embassy in Cairo.
GLC Paints, Portugal’s embassy collaborate to launch Arabic version of alphabet for colour blind
GLC Paints launched the Arabic version of ColorAdd, the alphabet for the colour blind, in collaboration with the Portuguese embassy, and as one of its several corporate social responsibility programs. ColorAdd helps those with colour blindness, which affects 8% of males worldwide, identify the colour and get along with their daily lives. The launch took …
Seventh K-Movie Nights to begin at Zamalek Cinema on Thursday
For the first time, directors of the four movies will be invited to attend the screening of their movies, which will be followed by an open discussion with the audience in order to answer any questions they may have regarding the content of their films.
Spanish Embassy celebrates World Heritage Day with a public exhibition in Zamalek
The exhibition will be showcased until 30 November.
US Embassy in Cairo supports 44th Cairo International Film Festival
The statement added that the embassy is partnering with Film Independent — an esteemed Los Angeles-based film and arts organisation — to sponsor American documentary film screenings, panel discussions with American filmmakers and producers, and a cinematography workshop led by Hollywood cinematographer Irvin Liu at the festival.
The Egyptian Museum celebrates its 120th anniversary with a temporary exhibition
Moamen Othman — Head of the Museums Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities — explained that the exhibition will continue for a month to display a group of rare artefacts that are being displayed for the first time at the entrance to the museum, including the lid of a wooden coffin from the late period of a woman named Isis-Wort and her mummy.
Sharm El-Sheikh Museum hosts ‘Egypt and Its Environmental Legacy’ exhibition on sidelines of COP27
Ali Omar stressed that temporary exhibitions are a channel of communication for various age groups to shed light on various societal issues, By displaying relevant artefacts, including their content and value, they contribute to raising tourism and archaeological awareness and contribute to community participation in the issues raised.
Art and media play important role to raise climate awareness: Mahmoud Mohieldin
Sharm El-Sheikh – Mahmoud Mohieldin, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt, confirmed the important role of art and media in raising awareness about climate issues. His remarks came during his participation in a session about the role of art in addressing climate change on the first day of COP27, with the participation of Hala …
I am not concerned about competition in music industry, social media is bit exaggerated: Wael Jassar
‘I respect my fans and I don’t like so-called “Mahraganat”
Two new halls opened at the Royal Chariots Museum on the anniversary of its opening
Othman said that the first hall includes a group of antiques and jewellery that belonged to the Alawite family, some of which are being displayed for the first time.
Royal Jewellery Museum celebrates its 36th anniversary
Museum launches archaeological and artistic exhibition, documentary film about Princess Fatima Haider
31st Arab Music Festival sees largest participation of non-Egyptian singers ever: Director Jihan Morsi
Arab stars Ramy Ayach, Diana Haddad, and Assi El-Hillani waived their wages in festival
31st Arab Music Festival: 39 concerts performed by 99 artists from 9 countries
“I thank Egyptian Minister of Culture Nevine Al-Kilani for her continuous support to the festival in a manner befitting Egypt and its ancient artistic civilization,” he said. “I would also like to thank all those in charge of the festival, as well as the artists and musicians, who responded to the festival’s call with passion and love.”
Red Sea International Film Festival unveils Arab Shorts in Competition
Second edition selection of the Red Sea International Film Festival Shorts in Competition present rarely-told, compelling stories of the lives of the people and places in the Arab World
Red Sea International Film Festival announces first slate of films for second edition
Red Sea International Film Festival impressive line-up features 11 world premieres and 5 international premieres.
From 20 to 23 October: D-CAF pushes boundaries of dance and performance with groundbreaking shows
From 20 to 23 October, D-CAF’s special events program will present workshops, screenings, and performances shedding light on dance and theater in all their forms. The events will explore the intersection of live performance and new media, alternative forms of theater, and how artists can push the boundaries of genre and discipline to create memorable …
Japanese director Naomi Kawase to preside over International Competition’s jury at CIFF
Festival President Hussein Fahmy welcomed the participation of Kawase, confirming her role to lead the international competition’s jury as a valued addition to the activities of the coming edition. Fahmy added that Kawase has a distinguished career and possesses great experience that qualified her to obtain prestigious awards from various international festivals.
Disney on Ice shows to kick-off in December at Cairo International Stadium
During a press conference held in Cairo on Sunday to announce the return of the Disney on Ice shows after an absence of about 15 years, CEO of the ETPB Amr Al-Kadi explained that entertainment is one of the most profitable activities in the world economically and is receiving great attention, referring to Egypt’s new media strategy that was prepared by the ministry with a specialised international coalition in 2021 to promote the Egyptian tourist destination.