Heba Helmy
Bassem Youssef becomes first Arab to host International Emmy Awards
Egypt
November 23, 2015
Bassem Youssef becomes first Arab to host International Emmy Awards
Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef, one of the most widely watched TV personalities in the Arab world, will host this…
Pros, cons of 37th edition of Cairo International Film Festival
Cinema/TV
November 20, 2015
Pros, cons of 37th edition of Cairo International Film Festival
The Cairo International Film Festival lowered the curtain at the Cairo Opera House Friday night and Egypt Independent reveals film critics’ opinions on…
Cairo International Film Festival returns with intriguing array of local, foreign films
Cinema/TV
November 12, 2015
Cairo International Film Festival returns with intriguing array of local, foreign films
The 37th Cairo International Film Festival rolled out the red carpet Wednesday night for its opening ceremony at Cairo Opera…
Al-Masry Al-Youm founder Salah Diab, his son released on bail
Egypt
November 11, 2015
Al-Masry Al-Youm founder Salah Diab, his son released on bail
Prominent business tycoon and Al-Masry Al-Youm co-founder Salah Diab and his son were released on bail (LE 50,000 and 10,000…
Egypt wins best booth design award at prestigious World Travel Market
Egypt
November 4, 2015
Egypt wins best booth design award at prestigious World Travel Market
Egypt won the best booth design award at the prestigious World Travel Market 2015 held in London from November 2…
Yanni to film promotional movie for Egypt’s tourism
Culture
October 27, 2015
Yanni to film promotional movie for Egypt’s tourism
Yanni's long-awaited concert will soon take place in Egypt, but few are aware that he is also here to film…
Is revolutionary graffiti taking its last breath in Egypt?
Art news
September 25, 2015
Is revolutionary graffiti taking its last breath in Egypt?
Since the onset of the January 25 Revolution, Egypt's artistic landscape has undergone dramatic changes.
How has art in Egypt changed since the revolution? – Video
Art news
September 14, 2015
How has art in Egypt changed since the revolution? – Video
Since the outbreak of the January 25 revolution, Egypt's art scene has undergone dramatic changes. Art has become the voice of…
Beat cancer with a smile
Health & Fitness
September 14, 2015
Beat cancer with a smile
In celebration of Globe-athon to End Women's Cancers, an international movement to educate people on cancer, a group of volunteers…
New ‘Mummy Room’, ancient Egyptian artifacts to be installed at Britain’s World Museum – photos
Archaeology
September 2, 2015
New ‘Mummy Room’, ancient Egyptian artifacts to be installed at Britain’s World Museum – photos
The World Museum in Liverpool will temporarily close down its Ancient Egypt galleries on Sunday night as it gears up…