culture
Video/Photos: Qubba Palace prepares to open its first concert to the public
Culture
February 10, 2021
Video/Photos: Qubba Palace prepares to open its first concert to the public
The Qubba Palace is preparing to open up its first concert to the public within the building, considered one of…
Cairo Court sentences Sama al-Masry to one year in prison over violating morals
Egypt
February 3, 2021
Cairo Court sentences Sama al-Masry to one year in prison over violating morals
On Wednesday, Cairo’s Economic Court turned down an appeal filed by actress Samia Ahmed Attia Abdel Rahman, known better as…
Middle East: Murdered because of Snapchat?
Middle East
January 29, 2021
Middle East: Murdered because of Snapchat?
This week, a hashtag reading “Save Manal, sister of Qamar,” circulated widely on Arabic-language social media. The activists who spread the it…
‘Trial marriage’ is invalid, says Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa
Egypt
January 19, 2021
‘Trial marriage’ is invalid, says Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa
Egypt’s Dar al-Iftaa, the government’s principal Islamic legal institution for issuing fatwas (religious opinions), said in a statement that a “trial…
Ahmed Helmy to play Naguib Mahfouz in upcoming Egyptian drama
Cinema/TV
January 6, 2021
Ahmed Helmy to play Naguib Mahfouz in upcoming Egyptian drama
Egyptian TV host Khairy Ramadan announced on Tuesday a meeting between Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy and writer Abdel-Rahim Kamal in…
Diwan Bookstore recommends the best 10 books to read
Books
December 31, 2020
Diwan Bookstore recommends the best 10 books to read
Diwan Bookstore, Egypt’s leading book seller, has recommended ten of the best-selling, best-reviewed books from around the world for readers…
Their existing secularism and our aspired secularism
Opinion
December 3, 2020
Their existing secularism and our aspired secularism
George Holyoake’s 1896 publication English Secularism describes secularism as follows: “Secularism is a code of duty pertaining to this life, founded on…
‘Our journey is one’: preacher Moez Masoud confesses his love for actress Hala Shiha
Culture
December 2, 2020
‘Our journey is one’: preacher Moez Masoud confesses his love for actress Hala Shiha
Months after rumors of their love affair went viral, Islamic preacher, Egyptian scholar, and singer/songwriter Moez Masoud posted on Tuesday…
42nd annual Cairo film fest to kick off Wednesday amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
Cinema/TV
December 1, 2020
42nd annual Cairo film fest to kick off Wednesday amid COVID-19 precautionary measures
The 42nd Cairo International Film Festival opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday amid tight COVID-19 precautionary measures, according to…
Egyptian Syndicate of Artists suspends Mohamed Ramadan over Israeli photo scandal
Culture
November 24, 2020
Egyptian Syndicate of Artists suspends Mohamed Ramadan over Israeli photo scandal
The Egyptian Syndicate of Artists, headed by Ashraf Zaki, on Monday moved to suspend artist and singer Mohamed Ramadan until…