Culture
‘The Luminaries’ claims Man Booker Prize
October 23, 2013
‘The Luminaries’ claims Man Booker Prize
Literary circles in London are praising ‘The Luminaries’, a stunning novel that has won the ‘Man Booker Prize’, the highest…
Yearly sun illumination of Ramses II face to be broadcast live internationally
October 21, 2013
Yearly sun illumination of Ramses II face to be broadcast live internationally
Ambassador Nasser Hamdy, head of the Tourism Promotion Authority, said that the yearly event of the sun passing over the…
Merritt Publishing House owner to leave Egypt
October 18, 2013
Merritt Publishing House owner to leave Egypt
Merritt Publishing House founder and owner Mohamed Hashem said he plans to leave Egypt, claiming that he can no longer…
Antiquities Ministry halts sale of 165 ancient Egyptian artifacts in London auction hall
October 16, 2013
Antiquities Ministry halts sale of 165 ancient Egyptian artifacts in London auction hall
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim requested the Foreign Ministry to stop the sale of 165 ancient Egyptian artifacts at Bonhams…
Marriage offices soaring in popularity
October 13, 2013
Marriage offices soaring in popularity
"We have doctors, engineers, teachers, lawyers and businessmen. Just call us and you will find your dream partner.
Egypt recovers ancient statue thanks to German family’s will
October 11, 2013
Egypt recovers ancient statue thanks to German family’s will
An antique statue has been repatriated to Egypt from the family of a German citizen who bequeathed the item in…
CineMobile Film Festival withdraws ‘Ensan’ award amid intellectual piracy claims
October 10, 2013
CineMobile Film Festival withdraws ‘Ensan’ award amid intellectual piracy claims
The management of CineMobile Film Festival have withdrawn its grand award, earlier given to the film "Ensan," after receiving complaints…
Tourism “getting better every day” despite violence, minister claims
October 9, 2013
Tourism “getting better every day” despite violence, minister claims
Egypt's antiquities minister, Mohamed Ibrahim, has reassured foreign tourists looking to arrive in Egypt that they are not at risk…
Foreign Ministry requested to halt sale of Egyptian antiquities in London
October 7, 2013
Foreign Ministry requested to halt sale of Egyptian antiquities in London
Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim has asked the Foreign Ministry to stop the sale of eight antique wooden panels stored…
Cinema Industry Chamber: Egyptian movie pirating rising
October 3, 2013
Cinema Industry Chamber: Egyptian movie pirating rising
The Cinema Industry Chamber said that pirating of Egyptian movies has increased over the past period with around 22 TV…