Cairo set to open Grand Egyptian Museum – world’s largest showcase of ancient heritage
After more than two decades of planning and construction, Egypt is preparing to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum – the world’s largest archaeological museum – in an international celebration scheduled for 1 November. The event, expected to draw world leaders
Traditional Egyptian neighbourhoods in TV drama: From cultural beacon to fading identity
Over the past four decades, Egyptian television drama has undergone a profound transformation in the way it depicts the hāra — the traditional Egyptian neighbourhoods. Once portrayed by Naguib Mahfouz as a microcosm of Egyptian life, the neighbourhood reflected the
Pakistan marks 85th National Day with Cairo reception
The Pakistani embassy in Cairo hosted a reception on April 8, 2025, to commemorate Pakistan’s 85th National Day. Egypt’s Minister of Public Business Sector, Engineer Mohamed Shimi, served as chief guest. Ambassador Aamir Shouket, in his address, paid tribute to
Opinion | Hello from Berlin!
I am writing this article from the German capital, Berlin, specifically at the iconic Television Tower in Alexanderplatz. It is likely that this article will be part of my upcoming book on travel literature. The moment my feet touched the
Opinion | Salama Moussa in his quest for the freedom’s heroes in the history
I think that no Egyptian intellectuals in the early 20th century wanted to destroy their culture and values. However, many of them embraced Western ideas, which their contemporaries questioned and sometimes misinterpreted. Most intellectuals of this era were enslaved by
Russia to Host Major Exhibition of Chinese Gastronomic Traditions in 2025
Russia is set to host a significant exhibition dedicated to Chinese gastronomic traditions from 11 April to 17 August 2025. The announcement was made by Elena Gagarina, Director of the Moscow Kremlin Museums, during a meeting with journalists at the
Eid and Mother’s Day Celebrations Boost Festive Shopping
This year, the joyous occasion of Eid coincides with Mother’s Day, creating a unique opportunity to celebrate loved ones with meaningful gifts. As families come together for these two special occasions, Amazon.eg is making gifting more convenient and accessible through
Royal tomb dating back 3,500 years discovered in Upper Egypt
A royal tomb dating back 3,500 years has been discovered in Upper Egypt (southern Egypt), the Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry announced on Sunday. According to a ministry statement, a joint Egyptian-American archaeological team from the University of Pennsylvania
“El-Leila El-Kebira Everywhere” project aims to promote Egyptian heritage
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture is launching “El-Leila El-Kebira Everywhere,” a project designed to protect and promote Egyptian heritage, coinciding with the start of Ramadan. The initiative aims to bring the cultural significance of El-Leila El-Kebira to diverse audiences in schools,
Opinion | Yemeni Heritage in Times of War: A Plundered Legacy and an Erased History
For over a decade, Yemen—one of the world’s oldest civilizations—has been engulfed in a brutal war that has claimed thousands of civilian lives, devastated its fragile infrastructure, and triggered what the United Nations describes as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.