For half a century, Egyptian actress Yousra has stood at the center of Egyptian cinema, her name synonymous with versatility and grace. From her early film roles in the 1970s to her acclaimed presence on television screens, she has built a career wit...

There are films that embrace you, and there are films that leave you uneasy long after the credits roll. ‘Aisha Can’t Fly Away’ (2025) belongs to the latter. The Egyptian Filmmaker Morad Mostafa’s first feature film is beautifully shot, takes...

  The world witnessed a historic event as Egypt officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the iconic Giza Pyramids on Saturday, November 1.  After more than two decades of planning and construction, this massive facility, spanning ...

Once known mainly for religious pilgrimages and vast stretches of desert, Saudi Arabia is drawing growing interest from travelers worldwide, including Egypt. With simple visa rules, Saudi Arabia opens the door to a country balancing deep tradition wi...

In her first feature film, Zeina Abdel Baky, daughter of veteran actor Ashraf Abdel Baky, emerges as a promising voice in Egyptian cinema, and a filmmaker unafraid to take risks. Meen Yesadak (Who’d Believe It?) premiered at the Cairo International...

  Tomorrow marks a historic milestone as the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, officially opens its doors to the public after years of anticipation and construction.  Th...

At midnight on Friday 31 October 2025, Egypt will officially transition to winter time, marking the end of daylight saving time that was reintroduced earlier this year. This change comes in accordance with Law No. 34 of 2023, which was ratified by Pr...

  Was Abdel Halim Hafez, Egypt’s most celebrated classical singer, actually a rockstar? With his crisp black suits and neatly styled hair, few would ever label him as one. Yet for Joseph Tawadros, the Egyptian-born Australian multi-instrumenta...

“Many Egyptians consume Australian products without even knowing they’re Australian,” said Australia’s Ambassador to Egypt, Axel Wabenhorst, during a reception in Cairo celebrating Australia Day at the Ambassador’s Residence on Monday, ...