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Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:43:30 +0000
Balancing Heritage and Modernity: Egypt’s First Gallery of Contemporary and Collectible Design
As exhibitions reopen around the world, artists are now exploring new ways to engage people with their work. The experience in itself is charged with new meaning, as visitors are pulled into the entire journey of art: from the start, to the process a...

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 08:40:59 +0000
No Matter Where: Buying A House on TMG’s Sales Platform
Over the course of several decades, the Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has assembled its own ecosystem within Egypt’s augmenting real estate market. From grand successes such as Madinaty, to the up-and-coming promises of Noor City’s smart lifestyle,...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:15:11 +0000
Rachid Taha’s Song ‘Ya Rayah’: A Voice for Immigrants
Immigrants do not just travel with their bodies, but also with their hearts, minds and spirits. Everyday, it feels like they are trying to reach out to hold on to something real – to hold onto a piece of land that is not fictional or imaginary,...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:34:29 +0000
Let’s Chat: Languages of Egypt Over Centuries
No great language can ever truly be forgotten – or rather, not completely. Egypt is a spirited testament to the fact, boasting a history rich with wonders and woes and the tail-ends of foreign tongues. Over the centuries, from the rise of woman...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:01:43 +0000
Exclusive with Fatma Said: The Egyptian Soprano Who Just Won Germany’s Most Prestigious Music Award
Egypt is ripe with artistic talents that have constantly reshaped the region’s entertainment industries for decades if not centuries. From pop music to cinema blockbusters, Egyptians have been at the regional forefront, but what often goes unnotice...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:57:50 +0000
In Photos: Explore the Stunning Scenery of Nuweiba, South Sinai
Located around 470 kilometers away from Cairo in South Sinai, it’s no exaggeration to say that Nuweiba is one of Egypt’s most historically significant coastal gems – one that was reclaimed by the country on Sinai Liberation Day in 1982. Compare...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:46:39 +0000
Get Creative: 6 Places that Offer Art Courses in Cairo
Creating art in all its forms is a soothing, oftentimes meditative activity, and the best part is that it is never age-specific. You’re never too old to learn a new skill or explore a new art form, whether it’s something you can use for home déc...

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:01:37 +0000
Why Scarabs Are at The Heart of Ancient Egyptian Symbolism
Symbolism is the only mutual language which remains between ancient Egypt and the modern world; the eye of Horus has matured into a modern token of the magical unknown and the all-knowing, while visions of Sekhmet stalking the desert to protect her P...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:13:06 +0000
President Sisi Terminates Egypt’s State of Emergency After 4 Years
After four continuous years of extension, President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi announced the termination of Egypt’s nationwide state of emergency on Monday 25 October. Egypt’s emergency law 167, of 1958, was announced in Egypt by a Presidential Decree ...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:44:21 +0000
What is Happening in Sudan?
An apparent military coup took place in Khartoum, Sudan, on Monday, October 25, after members of Sudan’s cabinet, including the prime minister and a large number of pro-government party leaders were arrested by the military forces. How did the ...



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