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Studio Misr to be auctioned off today

Studio Misr to be auctioned off today

The venerable Studio Misr now faces the uncertainties of privatization, which could endanger the future of the beloved Egyptian institution.…
Feminine mystique at the Art Corner Gallery

Feminine mystique at the Art Corner Gallery

For July, the phrase "summer breeze" is a grave understatement. And for this collective exhibition currently showing at the Art…
Banana’z towel project hits the beach

Banana’z towel project hits the beach

Banana’z is the name behind the funky and stylish towels that have been spotted on the beaches of the North…
Messages Between Women: a life-changing film workshop

Messages Between Women: a life-changing film workshop

Moqattam Cinema Club sponsored the screening of 16 one-minute movies created during a workshop titled “Messages Between Women, 2010." The…
The White House doctor: People have the right to know the health status of their president

The White House doctor: People have the right to know the health status of their president

Doctors usually have a lot of interesting stories to tell about their patients. And when it comes to high profile…
‘Early works’ Hispanic film festival at Cervantes

‘Early works’ Hispanic film festival at Cervantes

The Cervantes Institute in Cairo is currently hosting its second Festival de Óperas Primeras (festival of the early works), which…
No Retreat, No Surrender, No Effort

No Retreat, No Surrender, No Effort

There is a good reason why restaurant reviewers and food critics tend to disregard fast food establishments. Reviewing a McDonald's…
Bookstore boom

Bookstore boom

Surrounded by piles of books shelved on wooden compartments, hardly ten people gathered in the cultural salon hosted by Alef…
Lighting up your home 101

Lighting up your home 101

Queue lights. Camera ready? Rolling tape.Though somewhat overlooked, lighting in your home can truly transform the character of each and…
A tale of an old man

A tale of an old man

The latest collection of short stories by Tareq Imam, A Tale of an Old Man who dies in the cities…
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