Heba Helmy
PM announces June 30 as Egyptian public holiday
Egypt
June 29, 2015
PM announces June 30 as Egyptian public holiday
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb annonced Monday that Tuesday June 30 would be an official, public holiday celebrating the anniversary of…
Egypt’s first free breast cancer hospital leads the fight against the disease
Health & Fitness
June 25, 2015
Egypt’s first free breast cancer hospital leads the fight against the disease
Under the slogan, “Buy a Treat, Save a Life”, a Ramadan campaign has been launched by Baheya, Egypt’s only charity…
Zawya offers first cinematic experience for the visually disabled in Egypt
Cinema/TV
June 21, 2015
Zawya offers first cinematic experience for the visually disabled in Egypt
In an unprecedented move, Masreya Media and Zawya (Odeon) Cinema teamed up last week in an effort to showcase a…
Common mistakes Muslims commit during Ramadan
Health & Fitness
June 18, 2015
Common mistakes Muslims commit during Ramadan
As Ramadan falls this year during the searing heat of the summer, you need to follow adequate precautions to maintain…
Update: Iconic symbol of Palestinian resistance on German postage stamp – photos
Art news
June 11, 2015
Update: Iconic symbol of Palestinian resistance on German postage stamp – photos
Handala, a famous caricature by Naji al-Ali representing a child Palestinian refugee, has recently been made into a stamp by a German-Palestinian…
‘Two Faiths, One Prayer’ brings Muslims and Jews together in one prayer
Life & Style
June 6, 2015
‘Two Faiths, One Prayer’ brings Muslims and Jews together in one prayer
In the early morning of May 3rd, a group of 20 Muslims and Jews came together to pray in public…
‘Meen Homma?’ campaign fights Egyptian stereotypes
Art news
May 31, 2015
‘Meen Homma?’ campaign fights Egyptian stereotypes
From the day we are born, society starts to fill our minds with cultural misconceptions that have eaten away at…
Egypt sees encouraging signs against widespread practice of female genital mutilation
Life & Style
May 25, 2015
Egypt sees encouraging signs against widespread practice of female genital mutilation
According to the Egypt Demographic Health Survey of 2014, awareness against the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) has slightly improved…
The 2B Continued program supports promising directors, choreographers
Art news
May 21, 2015
The 2B Continued program supports promising directors, choreographers
Back with its 6th edition, the 2B Continued Lab and Festival aims to add to the performing arts scene in…
Comic art program on June 12
Art news
May 18, 2015
Comic art program on June 12
The non-governmental organization Mazg has announced the launch of a comic art program named al-Mohtaraf (The professional), targeting aspiring artists. For two…