Nadine el-Hadi
Yassin El-Tohami, Ramses Square and a Funhouse?
Art news
October 30, 2011
Yassin El-Tohami, Ramses Square and a Funhouse?
LONDON - For 14 nights, Hassan Khan and Nida Ghouse sit down in conversation to explore the back catalogue, artistic…
In Occupy London protest, echoes of Cairo
World
October 16, 2011
In Occupy London protest, echoes of Cairo
LONDON – Dozens of tents remain pitched outside St. Paul’s Cathedral in the heart of London’s financial district on Sunday,…
Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival
Cinema/TV
September 27, 2011
Films from Muslim societies foresee revolutions at London festival
LONDON - Over the past week, London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts hosted the “Winds of Change: Cinema from Muslim Societies”…
Traditional meets modern at the V&A Jameel exhibit
Art news
September 14, 2011
Traditional meets modern at the V&A Jameel exhibit
LONDON - The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) announced Monday that artist Rachid Koraichi is the 2011 winner of the…
Egyptians protest in London in solidarity with Tahrir
Egypt
September 11, 2011
Egyptians protest in London in solidarity with Tahrir
LONDON - In the shadow of central London landmark Marble Arch, around 50 protesters gathered on Saturday in support of…
London and the Arabs: Historical connections to contemporary art
Art news
July 24, 2011
London and the Arabs: Historical connections to contemporary art
London - “London is a global city in which Arab culture played a significant part over the centuries - the…
‘From Facebook to Nassbook’: Art inspired by social change
Art news
July 11, 2011
‘From Facebook to Nassbook’: Art inspired by social change
LONDON - “From Facebook to Nassbook” exhibition opened last Wednesday at London’s Mica Gallery, showcasing the work of nine artists…
Special from the UK: As Libyan intervention deepens, British opposition intensifies
World
April 29, 2011
Special from the UK: As Libyan intervention deepens, British opposition intensifies
London -- As NATO bombs continue to rain down on suspected pro-Qadhafi targets in Misrata and other flashpoints in Libya’s…
London event aims to debunk revolution myths
Egypt
April 1, 2011
London event aims to debunk revolution myths
London -- There are more than a few theories circulating about the root of Egypt’s revolution: that is was an…
Mapping Subjectivity: Arab cinema tours the world
Cinema/TV
March 21, 2011
Mapping Subjectivity: Arab cinema tours the world
While the uprisings in the Arab world have scarcely left the television screens of global audiences in recent weeks, a…
The Egyptian Uprising: The view from London
Egypt
February 6, 2011
The Egyptian Uprising: The view from London
London--The uprising in Egypt has continued to dominate headlines in the UK and much Western media, an indication of the…
London witnesses ongoing protests in solidarity with Egyptians’ anger
Egypt
January 30, 2011
London witnesses ongoing protests in solidarity with Egyptians’ anger
A heavy police presence guarded the Egyptian Embassy in Central London on Saturday, as hundreds of protestors gathered outside to…
The Tunisian uprising in London
Egypt
January 22, 2011
The Tunisian uprising in London
London--“Wipe off David Cameron’s smile, let's go Tunisian style.” This was the chant of student protesters marching in London this…
Balancing home and homeland: Second-generation Egyptians in London
Egypt
January 14, 2011
Balancing home and homeland: Second-generation Egyptians in London
London--Like many second-generation Egyptians raised in London, 25-year-old Hatim Morsy spent his childhood summers in the homeland of his parents,…
London sees Coptic Christmas celebrations, protests against terrorism
Egypt
January 8, 2011
London sees Coptic Christmas celebrations, protests against terrorism
London--The repercussions of Egypt’s New Year’s Eve church bombing have reached London, a city of about 20,000 Copts.
UK investment in Egypt: a promising, yet challenged profile
Business
December 24, 2010
UK investment in Egypt: a promising, yet challenged profile
London--Economic news from Europe is seldom good these days, and Britain is no exception. The government is currently embarking on…
Egypt’s elections abroad: Do they mean anything for expats?
World
December 3, 2010
Egypt’s elections abroad: Do they mean anything for expats?
London--Last Sunday's parliamentary elections have been the only story in town for weeks, at least for those living in Egypt.…
Egypt’s Museums VII, Egypt abroad: London’s Petrie Museum
Art news
November 10, 2010
Egypt’s Museums VII, Egypt abroad: London’s Petrie Museum
London is a city bursting with artifacts and relics of Ancient Egypt, from Cleopatra’s Needle on the bank of the…
UK Human Rights Commission: British Muslims underpaid, underqualified and underemployed
World
October 22, 2010
UK Human Rights Commission: British Muslims underpaid, underqualified and underemployed
London-- How Fair Is Britain, the first of what is expected to be a three yearly report was published last…