The Egyptian diva's collaboration with Mohamed el-Qasabgi was a game-changer. Between them, they gently rewrote the rules around structure and performance, paving the way for the next generation.
From her tough times living in Tamay az-Zahayrah to a life of stardom, Al Majalla revisits Umm Kulthum's memoirs, as narrated to the late Egyptian writer Ali Amin
Egyptian journalist Mohamed Al-Tabii recounts in his book how the Syrian singer navigated the turbulent waters of life in the ancient city during her 31 short years.
More than half a century ago, the late popular singer Mohamed Abdel Muttalib sang his eternal masterpiece "Ramadan Ganaa (Ramadan Has Come!)", which became an official announcement of the advent of…
Having served up months of entrées, the US president 'paused' his most onerous levies on most countries after the markets choked on the main course. What now for consumers and food producers?
An informed Yemeni military source says a US-backed Yemeni government assault is likely to begin "between mid and late May" after US air strikes have crippled key Houthi military assets
Featuring a production market, workshops, discussions, and international collaborations, this year's festival shows that the event has evolved into a space that shapes films before they are made.
In the past year, the prime minister has cast aside his army chief, defence minister, intelligence head, and attorney-general, while subordinating the judiciary to his office and crushing dissent