Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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El Gouna Film Festival Closes With Egyptian and Palestinian Triumphs as Arab Cinema Looks to Global Markets

Egypt's ninth El Gouna Film Festival crowned Egyptian and Palestinian filmmakers, distributed more than $350,000 in film-development support and...

Can AI Turn Egypt’s Cultural Influence into a Global Export Industry?

Egypt’s artistic heritage offers a powerful competitive advantage, but capturing its economic value will require stronger intellectual-property protection, investment,...

Cairo Film Festival’s 50th Anniversary Puts Egypt’s Cinematic Heritage in Focus

The Cairo International Film Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary from November 11 to 20, 2026, with 145 films...

A Boat, Not a Handout: NBE Empowers 100 Luxor Fishermen

"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish, and you feed...

Teenagers in the Age of Viral Trends:Who Is Shaping Their Reality?

When popularity is measured in views and likes, what teenagers encounter online can become more than entertainment. From viral...

From Ancient Battlefields to the 6th of October: Egypt’s Unbroken Legacy of Resistance

More than five decades after the October War, a generation that never stood on the battlefield still lives with...

Who Taught Us That Everything Has to Be Optimized?

At 20, she already has a spreadsheet for her life. University deadlines. Internship applications. Courses to take. Skills to learn....

El Gouna Film Festival Unveils New Identity, Honours Mona Zaki

EL GOUNA, Egypt — The El Gouna Film Festival has unveiled a new visual identity ahead of its ninth...

‘Red Flag’ Holds Saudi Top Four as Gross Reaches SAR 6.6m

Egyptian comedy Red Flag, starring Ahmed Hatem and Gamilah Awad, has generated an estimated SAR 6.6 million ($1.76 million)...

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