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Four Egyptians awarded at 9th Dubai Film Festival
December 17, 2012
Four Egyptians awarded at 9th Dubai Film Festival
The jury of the 9th Dubai International Film Festival announced on Sunday this year’s winners of the Muhr Awards, which…
Hanaa Safwat’s small pencil drawings hold their own in PhotoCairo 5
December 16, 2012
Hanaa Safwat’s small pencil drawings hold their own in PhotoCairo 5
Among the photographs, videos and text pieces that make up the bulk of work in PhotoCairo 5 are six small…
‘As We See’ – the work of the image
December 13, 2012
‘As We See’ – the work of the image
Some of the most widely circulated images and clips in the past year and a half have been taken using…
A book in the park: Dubai introduces a specialized art literature library
December 13, 2012
A book in the park: Dubai introduces a specialized art literature library
DUBAI — Amid the fast paced changes the city continues to undergo — sand gradually buried beneath pavement, buildings rapidly…
Ezzat al-Kamhawi’s ‘House of al-Deeb’ wins 2012 Naguib Mahfouz Medal
December 12, 2012
Ezzat al-Kamhawi’s ‘House of al-Deeb’ wins 2012 Naguib Mahfouz Medal
On Tuesday night, judges announced that Egyptian author Ezzat al-Kamhawi’s generational novel “Bayt al-Deeb” (“House of al-Deeb”) had won the…
Bands to watch: Maii Waleed introduces Arabic dream pop
December 11, 2012
Bands to watch: Maii Waleed introduces Arabic dream pop
It’s easy for underground musicians to feel misunderstood in Egypt — and especially so if you’re a female,…
An epic mystery, with clues: Navigating Hassan Khan’s survey at SALT
December 10, 2012
An epic mystery, with clues: Navigating Hassan Khan’s survey at SALT
ISTANBUL — Artist, musician and writer Hassan Khan’s selected survey exhibition at SALT is like a mystery scattered with various…
Ammar al-Sherei left us, but his legacy lives on
December 9, 2012
Ammar al-Sherei left us, but his legacy lives on
Famous Egyptian musician, composer, arranger and critic Ammar al-Sherei sadly passed away on Friday at the age of 64, after…
Acclaimed Egyptian musician passes away at age of 64
December 7, 2012
Acclaimed Egyptian musician passes away at age of 64
Acclaimed Egyptian musician Ammar al-Sherei passed away on Friday afternoon at the age of 64. He was transferred to the…
Three Egyptians, several newcomers make International Prize for Arabic Fiction longlist
December 7, 2012
Three Egyptians, several newcomers make International Prize for Arabic Fiction longlist
The release of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) longlist was overshadowed Thursday by the previous day’s clashes outside…