television
In search of society
Opinion
September 9, 2010
In search of society
Ramadan has the distinction of being the month of television dramas. Over the years, these countless productions have been among…
Ahl Cairo: Egypt’s high society under the microscope
Egypt
September 7, 2010
Ahl Cairo: Egypt’s high society under the microscope
At a seven-star hotel, thousands of guests gather to attend the wedding of celebrity Safi Selim and prominent Egyptian-American doctor…
Egypt’s public radio: is anyone listening?
Egypt
July 17, 2010
Egypt’s public radio: is anyone listening?
From its vast headquarters on the Nile, the Egyptian Radio and Television Union still faithfully broadcasts public radio programs from…
‘Special Offer’: Egypt’s first cinematic TV series
Cinema/TV
May 12, 2010
‘Special Offer’: Egypt’s first cinematic TV series
The small screen welcomed a new arrival this month in the form of director Hadi el-Bagoury's new TV series 'Ard…
Govt to buy ART, Rotana flicks for LE1 billion
Cinema/TV
March 30, 2010
Govt to buy ART, Rotana flicks for LE1 billion
Essam Abdel Hady, chairman of the state-run Egyptian Company for Sound and Light Shows and Cinema (SLC), said Monday that…
2010 Cinema and TV elections
Egypt
February 23, 2010
2010 Cinema and TV elections
Hani Khalifa: life in a non-romantic era
Art news
December 29, 2009
Hani Khalifa: life in a non-romantic era
After a six-year absence from the cinematic scene, director Hani Khalifa has returned with a new television drama, "El-Gamaa" ("University").…
US House sanctions Nilesat and Arabsat for “terrorist” broadcasts
Egypt
December 10, 2009
US House sanctions Nilesat and Arabsat for “terrorist” broadcasts
With a 395 to three votes, the United States House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday requesting that President Barack…
Football mania or advertising frenzy?
Business
November 19, 2009
Football mania or advertising frenzy?
In the past several days, two battles have raged in Egypt. One was the national football team’s attempt to qualify…