Dancer pushes for UNESCO to recognize Egyptian belly dancing Egyptian dancer Amie Sultan is working to get classical belly dance recognized as Egyptian heritage globally. Maryam Raafat | Culture | Oct 17, 2021 Chinese belly dance students (front) watch an Egyptian teacher perform at a belly dance school in Cairo on Dec. 12, 2012.
Children's books share Sudan's endangered Nobiin with new readers Three Nubian-Sudanese writers have published children's books written in the Nobiin language and using the Old Nubian script. Marc Espanol | Culture | Oct 16, 2021
New stone ram heads discovered in Egypt’s Luxor The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities and Tourism announced the discovery of new stone ram heads in the excavation area on el-Kebash Road in Luxor, an ancient road under restoration, which Egypt is planning to open for the public next month. Ibrahim Ayyad | Culture | Oct 14, 2021
Egypt’s first ticking clock ticks again Egypt gets ready to announce the return of its oldest ticking clock, which French King Louis Phillippe gifted to Muhammed Ali Pasha, then-ruler of Egypt, in 1846. Ibrahim Ayyad | Culture | Oct 6, 2021
Egypt unearths tools used in ancient rituals The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities says a cache of items found in the ancient city of Buto were used in religious rituals for the goddess Hathor. Ahmed Gomaa | Culture | Sep 27, 2021
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities gets makeover to compete for tourists The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square is undergoing a facelift that tourism officials and curators hope will allow it to compete with the Grand Egyptian Museum, soon to open its doors to visitors. Shahira Amin | Culture | Jun 13, 2021
Egypt traces relics of Ramses III back to Saudi Arabia An Egyptian archaeological mission is preparing to launch an excavation project in Saudi Arabia after several discoveries showed that ancient Egyptian King Ramses III had a presence in the Arabian Peninsula. Hagar Hosny | Culture | Jun 6, 2021
Ramadan series revives debate on verbal divorce, marital rape in Egypt One of the most watched Ramadan series renews the debate on verbal divorce and marital rape in Egypt. A correspondent in Egypt | Culture | May 23, 2021
Documentaries explore Cairo’s old neighborhoods, alleyways An Egyptian archaeologist has launched an initiative to shed light on Cairo’s heritage by filming short documentaries about the various alleys and streets in the capital. Hani Sameer | Culture | May 23, 2021
Egypt unearths 250 rock tombs in Sohag An Egyptian Ministry archaeological mission uncovered 250 rock tombs in Sohag governorate, which opens the door for more archaeological discoveries in this region. Ahmed Gomaa | Culture | May 16, 2021
NASA engineer from Gaza following escalation with concern Loay Elbasyouni, who grew up in the Gaza Strip and attended UNRWA schools, helped design the first NASA helicopter that hovered over Mars in March 2021. Hana Salah | Culture | May 14, 2021
Bicycling program for women finds both supporters, critics in Gaza Despite support from the Gaza Municipality, a new program allowing young women to practice cycling has sparked controversy in conservative Gaza. Rasha Abou Jalal | Culture | May 10, 2021
Polish scientists discover pregnant Egyptian mummy A Polish team of scientists used radiology to discover a pregnant Egyptian mummy, raising controversy in Egypt. Muhammed Magdy | Culture | May 9, 2021
International TV series to depict saga of Egypt’s notorious serial killer duo The series "The Alexandria Killings" is based on the true events of a killing spree that has kept the Egyptian public guessing between innocence and guilt ever since the British colonial rule. Marwa Al-A’sar | Culture | May 9, 2021
Egypt discovers 110 ancient tombs spanning three civilizations Cairo has announced the discovery of 110 ancient tombs in Dakahlia governorate in north Egypt spanning three civilizations, including the Hyksos era. Hagar Hosny | Culture | May 4, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
"The eighteen days of the revolution were the best days of my life," says Egyptian novelist Alaa Al Aswany
Chinese belly dance students (front) watch an Egyptian teacher perform at a belly dance school in Cairo on Dec. 12, 2012.
