In his latest book of poetry, titled “Ma ba dalak, “ (As you wish) renowned Egyptian poet Amin Haddad does exactly that. Published in December 2020 by Dar Al-Shorouk publishing house, due to…

Twenty-something Ashraf el-Helw used to go to the circus as a youngster, sitting with the most deadly animals, including lions and tigers. El-Helw’s relationship with lions has been deepening…

The unique sounds of Arabian music and the talent of its artists like Om Khulthum, Abd Al-Wahab, Abd Al-Halim, and composers like Mohamed al Qasabgi and Riad Al Sunbati have blazed a train of amazing…

In her latest book, “On the Trail of Enayat Al Zayat,” writer Iman Mersal shares the details of a journey seldom told. The book follows the trail of a woman writer in the 1960s and eloquently shares…

Adel Imam is the most famous actor in Egypt and the Arab world. Throughout his rich career in theatre, cinema and television, he played comedic roles that have been mixed with political, romantic and…

Recently, Annalise DeVries, an American university professor who has been studying and writing about “Al-Ma’adi” as part of her interest in Egyptian history, society and culture, published a book…

As the people flocked to the open air opera house, the opening of Ghalia Benali’s spiritual performance started with the name “Allah.” As she chanted the 99 names of Allah, she smoothly guided her…

When it comes to digitalizing life, Saudi Arabia has come a long way. Just a touch of a button is enough to renew your driving license using a smart phone app, Absher. You have a relative based in…

Samir Youssef Ghanem is an Egyptian actor, comedian and singer whose name has dominated the seventies of the last century. Through a long artistic career, Samir Ghanem emphasized his stardom and…

Every action has a reaction equal in magnitude and opposite to it in direction. This is Newton's third law of motion that rules our life on Earth. But what is Newton's Cradle? And what is the…