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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…

Mohamed Moussa By Mohamed Moussa Cairo has been ranked fourth globally on a list of the world’s 12 most beautiful cities for 2026, according to an international ranking released by Civitatis, a global platform specializing in tourism, bookings, and field experiences, placing the Egyptian capital directly behind Venice (Italy), Kyoto (Japan), and Cape Town (South…

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…

“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…

(MENAFN - USA Art News) TEFAF New York 2026 Preview Puts Tiffany Glass, Ancient Sculpture, and Cecily Brown in Focus TEFAF New York 2026 is set to bring together objects that rarely share the same ...

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 Dina Yehia The 34th Citadel International Festival for Music and Singing officially kicked off in Cairo on August 15, 2026, at the Mahka Theatre inside the historic Salah El-Din Citadel. The opening night featured a performance by the Egyptian Harp Ensemble, followed by celebrated Egyptian singer Reham Abdel Hakim, who performed with a musical…

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…

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…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) PANAMA CITY – (ARAB NEWSWIRE ) – BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, today named two-time football world champion Enzo Ferna–ndez as its Global ...

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 has opened a museum tracing how a single river helped build and sustain one of the world’s earliest civilisations. The Irrigation Museum, inaugurated last week in the New Capital, showcases maps, instruments, engineering records and royal relics that officials say document one of the world’s oldest water-management traditions. It brings together restored 19th- and…

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.…

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…

  “All the beauty in you holds me, my love,” Egyptian artist BOSA, formerly known as Bosaina, sings softly and ethereally in Arabic in her latest dream-pop single, Shat Geded (A New Shore, 2025). The crashing waves, the vivid bursts of the pink flamingo ride, and the sea-lit glow of the music video are not…

(MENAFN - Asdaa-amman) Samsung Electronics MENA recently announced the launch of StreamPass, an all-in-one entertainment concept designed exclusively for the region and pre-built into Samsung–s ...

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…

Egypt’s Culture Ministry brought music, puppetry and traditional dance to a Cairo metro station, offering moments of joy to children visiting nearby hospitals and their families after medical appointments. The event at Sayeda Zeinab station sought to provide emotional and humanitarian support alongside medical care, allowing children to briefly escape the strain of hospital visits…

Under the title “The Toys Are Back… and What Happens Behind the Scenes is Just as Exciting as the Story Itself!”, Disney has released a short behind-the-scenes video showcasing the dubbing process for the Egyptian and Standard Arabic versions of “Toy Story 5”. Directed by veteran artist Ahmed Mokhtar, the Arabic dub features a stellar…

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…

  Fierce, magnetic, and unapologetically herself, the ‘diva’, a word that often describes female singers with power and attitude, can never be tamed or shaped by society’s narrow expectations. She inhabits her own world, always, and only, on her own terms. There was a time in the 90s and 2000s when the pop diva was…

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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…

KUALA LUMPUR— Uniqlo will launch its first hijab collection in Malaysia on August 17, offering three designs developed for different styles and everyday needs. In a recent statement, the Japanese clothing retailer said the collection will comprise the Airism UV Protection Hijab, Georgette Hijab and Satin Hijab, each priced at RM59.90. Japanese retailer Uniqlo is…

Australian actress Milly Alcock confirmed that her performance as the dragon-riding Rhaenyra Targaryen in the series “House of the Dragon” was what caught the eye of James Gunn, the writer and director of the movie “Superman”. Gunn, alongside Peter Safran, co-leads DC Studios. Their team subsequently selected Alcock to portray Kara Zor-El, globally known as…

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…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Smartphone photography is no longer about just megapixels or zoom numbers. It is about how a moment feels when you look back at it. In the region, those moments rarely ...

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 Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy and San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Friday opened an exhibition of ancient Egyptian artefacts at the de Young Museum. The exhibition, titled “Treasures of the Pharaohs,” features 130 objects spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history. The opening ceremony was attended by California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis,…

The Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael”, continues its powerhouse run at the global box office, closing in on the historic $1 billion milestone after crossing the $900 million mark. The film is already cemented as one of the most successful musical biopics in cinematic history. According to the latest box office data, the film is just…

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…

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…

There’s nothing quite like the British summer season. From garden parties to weddings, Royal Ascot and Wimbledon, there’s a flurry of sartorial activity which provides excellent people-watching potential for those of us observing, but a planning minefield, I’m sure, for those attending. At the centre of these moments is the Royal family, who make it…

Global superstar Shakira stole the spotlight during her performance at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City. During the 2026 opening ceremony, Shakira performed “Dai Dai” alongside Nigerian superstar Burna Boy—the official anthem of the 2026 World Cup. Her vibrant performance, packed with high-energy dance routines and dynamic choreography, drew an enthusiastic response…

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…

Few artists in the Arab world have enjoyed the enduring popularity and artistic consistency of Walid Toufic. As the Lebanese music icon celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his career, he reflects on artistic longevity, the enduring power of Arab musical heritage, artificial intelligence, and why sincerity—not algorithms—remains the true measure of lasting success. Over a…

Omar El-Shahat shares his big wins and heavy losses in interview with The Gazette Esports has evolved into a vibrant cultural and competitive force in Egypt, elevating mobile and console gaming from a pastime into a respected athletic discipline. Backed by groups such as the Egyptian EsportsFederation and the Egyptian Football Association, local players are…

For those in Gen Z, life can be a bit of a monster — an uncertain economy, regular school shootings, a global pandemic. That’s why, with “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” they have twice recently been lured to the theater with the promise of made-for-them scares — a reminder of how hard but satisfying it can be…

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…

For more than three decades, Hany Ramzy has remained one of Egypt’s most recognisable and enduring comic actors, building a career defined by intelligent humour, authenticity and an unwavering respect for his audience. From his breakthrough performances in theatre with Egyptian icon Mohamed Sobhi to a string of box-office hits that have become modern classics…

Egypt on Monday inaugurated the restored mausoleum of Mamluk Sultan al-Ashraf Qaitbay in Cairo’s Mamluk Necropolis, following a five-year conservation project. The opening was attended by Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy, Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber and US Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman, along with officials from Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and the project’s…

When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent. “Nigeria and South Africa are dominating the most,” said Tuma Basa, YouTube’s former director of Black music culture, who recently announced his departure after eight years at the company. Afrobeats and Amapiano —…

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…

Tom Cruise portrays a controversial energy tycoon responsible for a global crisis in the upcoming dark comedy “Digger,” marking a departure from his traditional action roles in his first collaboration with Academy Award-winning Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu. Warner Bros. recently launched a new phase of the promotional campaign for the project, which industry observers…

Dr Alaa Ashour has been awarded Fellowship status (FRAeS) by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), one of the world’s most prestigious professional institutions in the fields of aerospace. The FRAeS is the highest level of membership granted by the Society. It is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, significant contributions, and distinguished…

Hollywood action icon Jason Statham has taken social media by storm after sharing glimpses of his latest travels to Egypt. Posting to his official Instagram account, the global star shared a stunning series of photos alongside his partner, supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, posing against the timeless backdrop of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.…