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US playing Xinjiang card deplorable
Xinjiang-related issues are not about human rights, ethnicity or religion, but about counter-terrorism and de-radicalisation. People can never enjoy happiness if they are plagued by terrorism, religious extremism, and separatism.
Xinjiang: Facts and Fiction
The US State Department claimed recently that Jami Mosque and Idkah Mosque had been demolished.
18th Summer Festival begins at Bibliotheca Alexandrina’s Arts Center
This year’s edition is dedicated to late Egyptian dancer and choreographer Mahmoud Reda
Egyptian youth wins 2nd place in global Yoga contest
As part of the celebrations, India’s Ministry of AYUSH conducted the global contest to encourage Yoga practitioners worldwide to share their experiences with the ancient practice.
Yemen’s UNESCO-listed Old Sanaa endangered due to heavy rains
Situated at an altitude of 2,200 metres in a mountain valley, Sanaa has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years. In the 7th and 8th centuries, the city became a major centre of Islam.
CNN releases promotional documentary on Grand Egyptian Museum
Clips of some of the treasures belonging to the boy Pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, are featured in the documentary
Egypt celebrates 100th birth anniversary of renowned critic Ali Al-Rai
General Egyptian Book Organization to publish a study prepared by Al-Rai about famous Irish playwright Bernard Shaw
Sundance TV launches MENA first short film competition
Jury prize winners’ films to be broadcast on new channel
Musk statements on alien construction of Egypt Pyramids denounced as ‘hallucinations’
Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat has invited Musk to visit Egypt, “to explore the writings about how the pyramids were built.”
Egypt to resume Art Jameel programme supporting traditional arts and heritage
The programme was launched in 2009, by the Cultural Development Fund of Egypt and The Prince’s School of Traditional Arts in London, as a centre for the study of traditional arts and the preservation of heritage.
Video: Kaaba Kiswah production in Egypt
Ahmed Shawky Othman Al Qasbaji is the grandson of first Kaaba Kiswah maker in Egypt. The Kiswah used to be made annually at the hands of 10 people before the pilgrimage season.
Egypt announces new archaeological discovery from Ramses II era
In a statement, the Supreme Council of Antiquities announced that a number of carved stone blocks and statues were discovered during excavations 2km southeast of Memphis, in the modern day area of Mit Rahina, in Giza.
Saudi Arabia to release ‘Shams Al-Maaref’ feature film this weekend
The Godus brothers are well-known in the internet video production field, having previously created short films and television series, including 2016’s Depressing Scene and the Ramadan TV series Another Planet.
Folk, Performing Arts House to present shows in Cairo and Alexandria
The shows will commence from the second day of the public holiday, in addition to a concert at the Mohamed Abdel Wahab Theater in Alexandria.
6 new films hitting Egyptian theatres in Eid Al-Adha
As restrictions continue to ease across Egypt, film theatres have seen resurgence in hopes, and are currently preparing to attract cinema fans during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha holidays.
Abydos archaeological mission discovers Ptolemaic-era ‘offerings rooms’
These holes are located high up on a cliff face in a sacred valley area, south of the royal cemetery at the necropolis of the Early Dynastic Period kingdom in Abydos’ Umm el-Qa’ab area. local media reported on Saturday.
Culture Ministry to celebrate 23 July Revolution anniversary with special events
As the live events are limited this year due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the ministry will also present cultural activities via its official YouTube channel.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina announces August limited reopening to only researchers
The library is both a commemoration of the ancient Library of Alexandria, a beacon of the city’s former reputation as a global centre of learning, and an attempt to rekindle something of the brilliance that this earlier centre of study and erudition represented.
Paranormal: Egypt’s first Netflix original series coming soon
The horror book series Ma Waraa Al-Tabeea sold over 15m copies across the Arab world, making it one of the most commercially successful books to ever come out of the Middle East and North Africa.
Cairo Opera House presents young talent at ‘Hadoota Masreya’ celebration
The minister added that supporting promising talent is one of the basic pillars for building the country’s future to create a new generation that carries the flag of Egyptian culture around the world.
Robbery attempt leads to discovery of Ptolemaic monuments in Qena
The arrests led to the discovering of monuments attributed to the reign of Ptolemy IV, the fourth King of Ptolemaic Egypt, who ruled from 221 to 204 BCE.
Google ‘translate’ ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs
New machine learning tool to decode Egyptian hieroglyphs in Arabic, English
Egyptian film ‘Photocopy’ to open South Korea’s 2020 Arab Film Festival
‘Photocopy’ is Egypt’s only entrant at festival which will take place in Seoul later this month
Earliest Pyramid Texts on view at lesser-known Saqqara pyramids
Despite external damage, erosion, Pyramids of Unas and Teti boast spectacular scenes inside
On 5th anniversary of his death, DNE celebrates the life and career of Omar Sharif
Omar Sharif and Hamama co-stared in several films, including “The Lady of the Palace”, “Struggle in the Port”, “I don’t sleep”, and “River of Love”
Culture Ministry to document architectural heritage of Egypt
Visitors can find out more information on Egypt’s heritage by scanning QR code placed on each iconic building
MIU students launch awareness campaign on good personal hygiene habits
“Halawa Gowa wa Barra” (Beauty Inside and Outside) campaign focuses on the lack of good personal hygiene practices, especially among working class people
Egypt Culture Ministry to reopen six museums starting 7 July
Dr Khaled Sorour, Head of the Fine Arts Section, said that the museums will be reopened in two phases starting from 7 July.
Iconic actress Ragaa El-Gedawy passes away at 81 from COVID-19
El-Gedawy was one of Egypt’s most beloved and prolific actresses, with a career spanning over six decades.
Ministry of Culture announces schedule for resumed theatrical, musical activities
On Saturday, Minister of Culture Inas Abdel Dayem approved the programme for resuming the theatrical activities in two phases.