Egyptian and Arab artists relish in Egypt’s historic World Cup breakthrough

Egypt’s dramatic victory over Australia to book a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 ignited celebrations across … More

Exile and Hope: Sudanese creatives and the question of home

As Sudanese refugees in Egypt navigate exile, the question of home remains complex. While some hold onto the hope of … More

How to Spend 2 Days in Alexandria – A Local’s Itinerary

Sitting along the Mediterranean coast in the north of Egypt, Alexandria is a an interesting and ancient city that far … More

How to Spend 3 Days in Cairo – A Local’s Itinerary

Cairo, and Egypt more broadly, is somewhere that immediately evokes images of ancient civilizations and a sense of adventure and … More

Beyond acting: Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif’s many talents

Known for her role in Goodbye Julia, Sudanese actress Eiman Yousif is a well-rounded artist, with music – singing and … More

Dilemma for Egyptian, Arab artists in solidarity with Palestinian people

The artists of Egypt and other Arab countries remain deeply saddened, angry and mostly helpless towards the ongoing tragic situation … More

Sudan’s museums, and millenia of heritage, caught in the crossfire

Home to 200 pyramids (almost twice the number of Egypt) and to the legendary kingdom of Kush, a land of … More

Faragello the Stubborn: A lifetime devoted to para sports

“Sport changed my life; it altered my way of thinking and gave me purpose. It taught me discipline. Sport allowed … More

Egyptian, African, Greek, Macedonian: The great Cleopatra debate resurfaces

For centuries, Pharaonic and by extension the Ptolemaic Kingdom, inspired painters, writers, playwrights, film, and theatre-makers. One of the most … More

How Egypt’s ‘Zoom Africa’ seeks to undo longstanding stereotypes

A lot to choose from: On the multitude of Egypt’s art and culture festivals

The second half of 2022 brings an increased presence of artistic activities to many Egyptian cities. The current months are … More

Cairotronica: Platform for media artists to ruminate on digital technology’s impact on life

Brain child of Haytham Nawar, this year’s Cairotronica was themed ‘Data Fiction’ and took place across two venues: Factory space … More

Myths and methadone: Will Egypt’s laws bend to the rising tide of drug abuse?

The real revolution is yet to come when it relates to the country’s opioid epidemic. Published in Bhekisisa, Centre for … More

Football like you’ve never seen it: On the pitch with this blind soccer team

Blind football represents hope and belonging for Egypt’s one million visually impaired. This story was originally published in Bhekisisa (Mail … More

Cornucopia of art and knowledge: Bigger and brighter 5th India by Nile festival

The fifth edition of India by the Nile, the biggest foreign arts and culture festival held in Egypt, stretched over … More

Closer to the people: British practices in education, inclusion, outreach through music

Following the belief that music is a journey that breaks down many barriers, UK’s cultural managers use music as a … More

When the going gets tough: On challenges that 2016 brought upon Egypt’s cultural scene

In 2016, Egypt saw many economic and legal changes that impacted arts and culture scene. The cultural players will now … More

Uncovering the face of faceless art: On Egypt’s graffiti artist Keizer, the ant and the city

With the ant being his mascot, or logo, Keizer’s large body of work includes thematic content that ranges from political … More

Celebrating summer with festivals: Egypt and Arab region join the seasonal gleam

From Tunisia and Algeria to Egypt, Lebanon and Palestine… Summer calls for festivals to infuse the regional stages with events … More

‘Art is not an intruder on society’: Rana Yazaji, Syrian cultural activist and Al Mawred’s director

Syrian cultural activist and managing director of Al Mawred Al Thaqafy talks about her passions and how, following the months-long … More

Egyptian fishing village gets a vibrant makeover from local and international artists

In two weeks time, a group of artists painted the walls and boats of Borg El-Borollos, a small fishing town … More

Gandhi by Egyptian cartoonists, remembering old premises of Indian Cultural Centre in Cairo

The exhibition, which opened on 4 October, commemorates famed peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi, yet also triggers thoughts about the former and … More

INTERVIEW: Basma El-Husseiny, from Culture Resource to Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Cultural activist Basma El-Husseiny talks about the now Beirut-based Culture Resource, the reason behind suspending its activities in Egypt, the … More