Korean Cultural Centre marks Seollal in Cairo to promote mutual cultural understanding
South Korea and Egypt are deepening bilateral relations and cooperation across cultural and educational fields, Oh Sung-ho, Director of the Korean Cultural Centre, said during a celebration of the Korean Lunar New Year. Speaking at the second edition of the
PROFILE-Egyptologist Gihane Zaki takes helm as Egypt’s culture minister
Gihane Zaki has been appointed Egypt’s Minister of Culture, becoming the third woman to lead the ministry in the country’s history. Zaki succeeds Nevine Al-Kilani, who held the post from August 2022 to June 2024, and Ines Abdel-Dayem, who served
Majd El Qassem: Music saves me; ‘Shou Helou’ brings joy back to scene
Balancing melancholy and romance, memory and emotion, Syrian singer Majd El Qassem continues a musical journey spanning more than three decades, firmly establishing himself as one of the most expressive dramatic voices in Arab music. Shaped by experience and emotional
Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale 2026 to feature 65 artists
Riyadh —The Diriyah Biennale Foundation has announced details of the third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, set to take place at JAX District in Riyadh from January 30 to May 2026 under the theme “In Motion.” The biennale
Korean Cultural Centre debuts “Ahlan Korea” programme in Cairo to boost Egyptian ties
The Korean Cultural Centre in Cairo launched its inaugural “Ahlan Korea” monthly programme on Tuesday, beginning a year-long initiative to strengthen cultural ties between South Korea and Egypt through regional showcases. The first edition of the programme focused on the
Arab Puppetry Forum concludes in Cairo following multi-year hiatus
The return of the Arab Puppetry and Dolls Forum to Cairo after a multi-year hiatus confirms Egypt’s position as a hub for arts and cultural awareness, Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hanno said on Friday. The fifth edition of the Arab
Madbouly opens largest-ever Cairo International Book Fair with record international participation
Egypt on Wednesday opened the 57th edition of the Cairo International Book Fair, with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurating the event on behalf of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre in New Cairo. Held under presidential
Opinion | The Future of Egypt’s Culture: An Age of Anxiety
In a few days, at the Cairo International Book Fair, my second book, “The Future of Egypt’s Culture: An Age of Anxiety”, will be released. This book was not written as a purely academic study, nor as a political manifesto,
African World Heritage Fund registers four new sites as Egypt hosts board meetings
The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) facilitated the registration of four new African heritage sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the last six months, officials announced during board meetings hosted by Egypt. The 38th session of the AWHF
Egypt opens Braille-accessible library in Cairo under presidential directive
Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Ahmed Fouad Hanno, inaugurated the “Noon El-Sahar 2” public library in Cairo on Sunday, ordering the facility to be immediately equipped with Braille publications to mark World Braille Day. The opening follows directives from President