Egyptian cinema gained international recognition with the selection of the short film, ‘Khufu’, for the prestigious Pardi di Domani International Competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The festival takes place from 5 to 15 August 2026 in Switzerland, where…
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Do Cairo’s Compounds Trade Egyptian Identity for European Fantasy?
It seems that in Tagamoa, the fifth settlement, New Cairo, you can travel anywhere you like. Fancy an idyllic English escape? Try Hyde Park or the Lake District for lush greenery and the quintessential English countryside. Craving a mountainous landscape? There is Bellagio, a townhouse complex in New Cairo named after the Italian town on Lake Como, decorated with red and orange villas on stunning alpine slopes. Yearning for a Spanish vista? Mivida awaits, with…
A wave of viral TikTok videos has sparked a heated debate in Egypt: are women getting a worse financial deal…
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Despite its rapid expansion, Cairo faces a critical shortage of public parks and green spaces. Historical trends in the…
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