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Arts & Culture
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Stage & Street
7/4/2026 10:23:44 PM
Egypt's dramatic victory over Australia to book a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 ignited celebrations across the Arab world, with leading actors, singers, and public figures flooding social media with messages of pride, emotion, and humor in tribute to the Pharaohs' historic achievement.
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Music
7/3/2026 3:13:15 PM
After more than a year away from Egypt's concert stage, Egyptian superstar Sherine Abdel Wahab is preparing for a high-profile comeback this summer, supported by a string of new releases that signal a renewed artistic chapter.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Culture
6/30/2026 6:31:34 PM
Last week, Egyptian bass singer Reda El-Wakil was appointed chairman of the Cairo Opera House, joining the succession of distinguished figures who have led the country's premier cultural institution since its establishment in the late 1980s.
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Music
6/28/2026 7:59:14 PM
Egyptian bass singer Reda El-Wakil has been appointed Chairman of the Cairo Opera House (National Cultural Centre), placing him at the helm of one of the country's most prominent cultural institutions.
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Music
5/26/2026 6:23:04 PM
Egyptian stars Sherine Abdel Wahab and Mohamed Hamaki have joined forces in a new romantic duet Bahareya released on YouTube on Monday.
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Screens
4/24/2026 6:36:33 PM
Spain made a notable mark at the 10th edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival, combining an award-winning presence with a broad creative and institutional participation that underscored its growing engagement with women-focused cinema.
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Arts & Culture
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Screens
4/15/2026 10:46:24 PM
The Aswan International Women’s Film Festival is set to return to the southern Egyptian city from 20 to 25 April for its 10th edition, a milestone year that places renewed emphasis on women’s narratives in cinema across Egypt, the Arab world, and beyond.
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Stage & Street
4/15/2026 5:24:43 PM
Swan Lake returns to the Cairo Opera House, as the Cairo Opera Ballet Company revives Tchaikovsky’s timeless tale of love and illusion between 16 and 20 April.
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Arts & Culture
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Stage & Street
3/31/2026 9:25:44 PM
Egyptian theatre, film director, and playwright Tarek Said passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure late on 28 March. The news was shared on social media by his wife, Amani Samir, and Said's family members, prompting an outpouring of grief across the country’s artistic community.
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Screens
2/17/2026 10:45:23 PM
From suspense-driven plots and investigative mysteries to intimate social dramas and revitalized comedy, this year’s lineup reflects contemporary anxieties around power, identity, and survival captured in 15-episode series, while still making room for long-form epics that cater to viewers seeking deeper immersion.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Culture
2/10/2026 6:32:44 PM
Ati Metwaly returns to one of her favourite haunts
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Culture
12/29/2025 4:45:40 PM
The year 2025 highlighted a growing divide in Egypt’s music ecosystem, as major festivals and star-led events continued to gain prominence while independent musicians working outside high-budget productions faced increasing challenges.
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Stage & Street
12/13/2025 2:09:59 PM
13 December marks the 81st birth anniversary of the late Egyptian theatre director, actor, and cultural mediator Hanaa Abdel-Fattah (1944–2012).
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Music
12/10/2025 4:54:21 PM
Katy Perry delivered an exclusive, invitation-only concert at the foot of the Giza Pyramids yesterday, marking her first-ever performance at the iconic site.
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Arts & Culture
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Screens
11/22/2025 1:39:30 PM
Once Upon a Time in Gaza, directed by Tarzan and Arab Nasser, scooped three awards at the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), which came to a close on Friday.
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Arts & Culture
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Screens
11/14/2025 3:24:51 PM
One of the first activities of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF, 12-21 November) was a panel discussion on Digital Restoration: Reviving the Visual Heritage of Arab Cinema, held at the Cairo Opera's open-air theatre.
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Screens
11/11/2025 10:51:31 PM
As the Cairo International Film Festival launches on 12 November and continues until 21 November, Egypt gears up for its iconic cinematic celebration, which in its 46th edition renews the dialogue between legacy and innovation.
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Arts & Culture
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Music
10/26/2025 5:33:26 PM
Primetime Emmy-nominated Egyptian composer Hisham Nazih will premiere his compositions for the celebrations of the Grand Museum Opening. Nayer Nagui will conduct the grand orchestra.
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Music
10/25/2025 8:56:42 PM
The Al Nour Wal Amal Chamber Orchestra, composed of visually impaired and blind women musicians, performed at the closing ceremony of CineGouna, the industry platform of the 8th El Gouna Film Festival (16-24 October 2025).
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Arts & Culture
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Music
10/21/2025 1:10:37 PM
The Cairo Jazz Festival will dedicate its upcoming 17th edition (30 October – 7 November) to the late Lebanese composer and cultural icon Ziad Rahbani. The festival will feature a special concert, a film screening, and a seminar highlighting Rahbani's enduring influence on Arab music and theatre.
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