As of 30 November, all festivals associated with the Holy Family’s journey from Bethlehem to Egypt are now part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This marks the seventh intangible cultural heritage Egypt enlists. There are two...

On a street corner in Heliopolis lies a refuge for the senses. A pop of vibrant colour and a sweet scent disrupt the fumes from car exhausts and the dullness of the grey and yellowing buildings. It is one of many. A fakahani (fruit vendor) is a ch...

On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its solidarity with Palestinians in a statement released on Tuesday, 29 November. “Egypt marks this day in solidarity with the s...

Spotify’s most-anticipated year-end feature, Spotify Wrapped, is rolling out the most listened to artists, songs, and podcasts during the year. The Spotify Wrapped 2022 results revealed that Egyptian artists were at the forefront of the top steamed...

Intricately intertwining design and language, typography is a captivating type of visual art. In every corner in Egypt, there are elements of Arabic typography and calligraphy spotted on street signs and shops. Even in film title design, there is art...

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, November 27 that a process of rebuilding relations between Turkey and Egypt is taking place, starting with a ministerial meeting between the two sides. This comes after a symbolic handshake that took p...

Only 17 years of age, Nour Louis admires art in all its forms. When like many other high school students she found her everyday life suddenly changed by the lockdown that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, a new door of creativity opened to her. With a...

In a world that has long been unkind to women, Egyptian artist Zeinab Al Sageny has found solace in her art. Her paintings are colorful and vivacious, the women in her art are powerful and embraceful, and her settings: always Egypt. A Cairene born an...

“Black Friday in Egypt is a big scam,” says Sherif Othman, a 42-year-old novelist and owner of Concorde Decoration Company. Every year, as the month of November approaches, billboards with Black Friday announcements adorn Salah Salem street and 6...

As technology continues to expand into uncharted territory, Step Saudi remains ahead of the tide. As Saudi Arabia’s leading technology and startup festival, Step Saudi brings together global tech audiences, investors, brands, digital enthusiasts, a...