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As Egypt marks the 53rd anniversary of the October 1973 War, the country once again turns to one of the most deeply rooted chapters of its modern history: the crossing of the Suez Canal, the breaching of the Bar Lev Line, and the military achievement that reshaped Egypt’s national consciousness. More than five decades later,…

The lights dim, the floor begins to turn, and the crossing of the Suez Canal unfolds in a slow, 180-degree sweep around the seated audience. Egypt has transformed one of its most celebrated battles into a theatrical experience in one of Cairo’s suburbs. The show is part of the October War Panorama in Nasr City,…

The long-running comedic feud between the Focker and Byrnes clans is officially reigniting as Universal Pictures prepares to roll out “Focker-In-Law”, the next chapter in the hit “Meet the Parents” franchise. The film is slated to debut across North American cinemas on November 25, followed immediately by its Egyptian theatrical release on November 26. Arriving…

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, the fourth installment in the Spider-Man series produced by Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios, starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker, has achieved an exceptional global debut, grossing US$ 932 million in its first three days and nearing the billion-dollar mark in record time. At the North American box office, the film…

Throwing rocks in the sea, splashing in the Nile, all under the Egyptian sun. These are the simple and raw moments of Egyptian summers; simple, humble, and truly wholesome. These are the moments that do not really make it into travel postcards, yet somehow stay with us the longest. From the cup of tea shared…

Egyptian actor Ahmed Hatem continues to establish a distinctive presence in the Egyptian film industry with his latest feature, Red Flag, which opened in cinemas on 9 September across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and several other Arab markets. Blending social comedy with an exploration of the complexities of romantic and marital relationships, the film takes its…

At the entrance to the weapons square at the 6th of October Panorama, visitors quickly realise they are standing before something unusual. Large tanks, artillery pieces and other military equipment once used by Israel now stand silent. They no longer move or fire. Instead, they tell the story of a war through their presence. The…

Ed Sheeran’s international tour has been thrown into crisis, with one opening act, the rapper Macklemore, dropped from the tour’s US dates for his onstage support of Palestine, and all of the British singer’s other openers quitting to protest the removal. On Monday, Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, said he…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Entertainment The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” has delivered a record-shattering performance at the global box office during its highly anticipated opening weekend. According to official studio tracking estimates released on Sunday, August 2, 2026, the superhero blockbuster generated a staggering 355 million…

Giancarlo Esposito, an American actor and director best known for his roles in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, shared moments from his visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum this week, posting a video of himself seeing the Pyramids of Giza for the first time. “History feels different when you’re standing in its presence,” Esposito…

In a arena glowing with 10,000 light-emitting diode wristbands, young delegates from 191 countries sang together in Russian, exchanged plush Cheburashka toys, and listened to messages from orbiting cosmonauts as the International Festival of Youth (IFY – 2026) concluded its main programme in Ekaterinburg. The seven-day event, held from September 11 to 17 under the…

By Mohamed Attia The FC Barcelona handball team, accompanied by administrative staff and representatives from the club’s board of directors, visited EgyptAir’s headquarters in Cairo to congratulate the Egyptian national carrier on winning Skytrax’s “World’s Most Improved Airline” award for 2026. The Spanish team commended the significant progress and ongoing efforts made by EgyptAir to…

Cupertino, CA — The iPhone is getting the biggest change in its nearly 20-year history: a screen that can bend in half. Apple on Wednesday announced the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable smartphone, signaling a major revamp of itsmost important product. Based on my limited time using the phone, it’s clear that Apple is…

Renowned singer Amr Diab topped the trending charts on “X” (formerly Twitter) just half an hour after releasing the music video for his song “Lola El Banat.” The artist released the official music video for “Lola El Banat” on his official YouTube channel and digital platforms, following the song’s massive success since its initial release…

Against the backdrop of the Hurghada Youth Film Festival, Egyptian actress Abeer Sabry – who was a member of the jury for its fourth edition – spoke to Daily News Egypt about her latest projects, artistic ambitions, and enduring dreams. In an extensive interview, she discussed her vision of cinema, her experience watching and evaluating…

International architecture firm OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture) has long maintained a profound and evolving dynamic with the Middle East. From pioneering urban research in Dubai in the mid-2000s to landmark cultural institutions in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the practice has continuously challenged traditional modes of architectural intervention across the region. Following his elevation to…

Egyptian and Arab cinemas welcomed “Practical Magic 2” on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The sequel reunites superstars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as the witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, nearly 28 years after the original film premiered in 1998. The franchise’s return comes as the first installment has built a massive cult following over…

Marvel Studios revealed during a panel discussion at the San Diego Comic-Con that they have chosen acclaimed Hollywood star Ryan Gosling to portray Ghost Rider in a new film slated for release in 2028. The film will be directed by Shawn Levy, who previously collaborated with Marvel on “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024) and also worked…

The “Ancient Egypt Reveals Its Secrets: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition has concluded at the Hong Kong Palace Museum after a successful run of more than nine months, from 18 November 2025 to 31 August 2026. The exhibition attracted more than 600,000 visitors, reflecting strong public interest in ancient Egyptian civilization among audiences in Hong…

A dozen Impressionist and post-Impressionist artworks collectively valued at almost half a billion dollars are going up for auction after sitting unseen for decades in a fabled private collection in South America. Sotheby’s auction house said Wednesday that works by Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne are expected to smash records for the artists in…

Actress Asmaa Abulyazeid shared a glimpse of her new life following the arrival of her first child, Amina—born on August 31st—by posting a series of family photos featuring herself, her daughter, and her husband, Mohamed al-Khatib, at the hospital. The actress is seen cradling her newborn, expressing immense joy at this new chapter in her…

CAIRO — Egypt’s Acting Minister of Culture Abdel Aziz Konsowa on Sunday inaugurated the 19th National Festival for Egyptian Theatre, launching the first edition of the country’s flagship theatre event to extend beyond Cairo as part of a broader government strategy to decentralise cultural activities and widen public access to the arts. The festival, which…

For more than four decades, Dr. Atef Abdel Latif has built a distinctive career at the intersection of tourism, media, the arts, and film production. Throughout this remarkable journey, he has remained convinced that these fields should not be viewed as separate or competing spheres, but rather as interconnected forces capable of working together to…

This day in 1822, French scholar Jean-François Champollion succeeded in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. His breakthrough opened the door for reading ancient Egyptian inscriptions and helped establish Egyptology as a distinct field of study. Almost 204 years later, AI is emerging as a similar game-changer. This is why World Tourism Day, usually celebrated on September 27,…

By the time night falls and the last few customers trickle out of an ice cream parlor tucked behind Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Port, it may seem as though the day’s work is done. But for Amira Al Dosari, it’s just beginning. Her shift starts in the kitchen at 9 p.m., where she spends up to…

Egypt’s Acting Minister of Culture Abdel Aziz Konsowa inaugurated the 19th National Festival of Egyptian Theatre at the Cairo Opera House, marking the first time the event has expanded its activities outside the capital to the city of Mansoura to achieve cultural decentralisation. The festival, which runs until August 11 under the slogan “The National…

Somaya El Khashab remains one of the most distinctive and recognisable figures in Egyptian cinema and television. Throughout her career, she has built a strong connection with audiences through her ability to inhabit a remarkably diverse range of characters, moving effortlessly between working-class, romantic and dramatic roles, while also exploring cinema and music, including projects…

By Omar Nour After achieving remarkable success in terms of sales and establishing a strong presence in the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) segment across the African market, the Nissan Magnite has managed to attract different groups of consumers, thanks to a well-balanced mix of design, performance, features and reliability. The Magnite, across its different variants,…

Actress Laila Ahmed Zaher and her husband, producer and actor Hisham Gamal welcomed their highly anticipated first child, a daughter. The couple were overjoyed to announce the arrival of their daughter, named Ella, marking a new chapter in their married life. Immediately after the announcement, congratulations poured in from fellow artists and fans. Laila Ahmed…

With almost every new album release, Amr Diab faces a remarkably predictable wall of criticism—much of it filtered through a rigidly moralistic lens. Yet Diab remains entirely unfazed by these judgments. He lives every single day laser-focused on one goal: creating the next jaw-dropping release that forces all eyes and ears back onto him. He…

Renowned Egyptian archaeologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass delivered a lecture to employees of Goldman Sachs in New York, one of the world’s largest investment banking and financial services firms, focusing on ancient Egyptian civilisation and the latest archaeological discoveries. At the start of the event, John Rogers, Vice Chair of Goldman Sachs,…

Egypt’s efforts to share its ancient heritage with wider audiences through immersive exhibitions and digital campaigns have earned international recognition, with two cultural initiatives shortlisted for the ICOM COMMS Awards 2026. The exhibition “Secrets of the Sunken City”, hosted by the Alexandria National Museum, is a finalist in the Best Press Office Campaign category, while…

Hengdian, China — Everything seemed to be business as usual as filming got underway on a dimly lit set in a basement in Hengdian, a town nicknamed “China’s Hollywood” for its sprawling complex of film studios. Cameramen raced around hectically setting up lights and checking shots as choreographers ran through fight sequences and a prop…

Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp is making a comeback with “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,” a new take on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, “A Christmas Carol.” Directed by Ti West, the film sees Depp plays Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man haunted by the ghosts of the past, present, and future on Christmas Eve. Recently, Johnny Depp…

Not every cinematic trend requires critics to explain it. Some speak for themselves in the universal language of numbers. And when box office figures show that horror has become one of the world’s highest-grossing film genres this decade, the question is no longer why audiences love horror. Instead, it is why long-established film industries, including…

For centuries, water once coursed along Cairo’s monumental Magra Al-Oyoun Aqueduct towards the Citadel, quietly sustaining the city’s rulers, soldiers and royal households through times of peace and siege alike. Today, after decades of pollution, neglect and the relentless press of uncontrolled urban growth, that same historic structure is being carefully restored and reimagined as…

From the land of Egypt and the stage of El Salam Theater came an unforgettable experience watching the play “Al-Teatro.” It offered two hours of pure visual and auditory delight—spanning set design, songs, acting performances, and a compelling message. In short, I was fortunate to enjoy a purposeful, highly entertaining production that excelled across every…

President Donald Trump bombed at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Friday night. He knew he was bombing, too, and he even tried to meta-joke his way out of it. But no. Even the president’s jokes about his bad jokes fell flat, and he was widely ridiculed for the comedy routine afterward. Members of the media…

World-renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass and acclaimed Egyptian actress Laila Eloui were honoured during the opening and awards ceremony of the Marateale 2026 International Film Festival in Italy, where both received prestigious awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to culture, heritage, and the arts. Held at Maratea’s iconic open-air theatre overlooking the famous Christ the…

EIAS 2026 asserts stature as venue for aviation high-tech EL ALAMEIN — Spectators in New El Alamein City were treated to a breathtaking aerial display during the second edition of the El Alamein International Aviation and Space Exhibition, as aerobatic teams painted the coastal sky with striking formations of military and civilian aircraft. Thousands of…

London — King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on Friday afternoon at Highgrove House, the king’s private country residence in Gloucestershire, England. The meeting marks the first time King Charles has seen the whole family in four years, when Harry, Meghan and their children…

A new Egyptian-French musical play commemorating the 40th anniversary of the legendary singer Dalida’s passing, was officially announced during a press conference at the residence of the French Ambassador in Cairo. The launch featured French Ambassador Éric Chevallier, Egyptian mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany, film director Khairy Beshara, and writer Waleed Khairy. The project is an…

US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy celebrated the completion of the restoration of the Sultan Qaitbey Mausoleum, a 15th-century architectural landmark located in Cairo’s City of the Dead. The mausoleum was restored through a partnership between the US Embassy in Cairo, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities,…

Egypt’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation on Wednesday opened an exhibition showcasing traditional and creative industries from the Chinese city of Hangzhou, as part of celebrations marking 70 years of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China. The two-day exhibition, titled “Create Hangzhou 2026 — Innovation in Hangzhou’s Traditional Crafts,” was inaugurated by Tayeb Abbas, chief…

Egyptian President Abdel al-Fattah al-Sisi’s daughter, Aya al-Sisi, sparked widespread interest after her appearance at the opening of the Strategic Command headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, due to her striking white dress styled after ancient Egypt. The dress featured hieroglyphic embroidery on the sleeves, carrying a symbolic message related to Egyptian identity and heritage.…

The Danger Room lives up to its name. Warning: This review contains full spoilers for X-Men '97 Season 2, Episode 6! At what point does Disney need to change the name of this series? It may be X-Men '97, but the show is really starting to lean into the early 2000s era of the comics…

For four decades, Egyptian actor Ashraf Abdel Baky has remained one of the country’s most enduring entertainers—not only as a comedian who has brought laughter to millions, but also as one of the strongest advocates for Egyptian theatre and a dedicated supporter of emerging talent. While many actors gradually shift their focus away from the…

Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry is taking part in the second El Alamein International Airshow and Space Exhibition to promote the country’s tourism offerings. The event, inaugurated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at El Alamein International Airport, runs through September 10. The ministry’s pavilion features a miniature model of several halls at the Grand Egyptian…