Nubia

Egypt's government unveils updates on compensations allocated to displaced Nubians

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 - 10:10 GMT

The national committee in charge of designating beneficiaries and disbursing funds to them had opened application twice.

Jana, Nubian girl who met Sisi in Aswan, attends World Youth Forum

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 - 01:05 GMT

A Nubian girl, Jana, attended the World Youth Forum on Wednesday upon an invitation by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi after she received him in Kiki Island in Nubia earlier in December.

454 developmental projects being implemented in Aswan under Haya Karima initiative: Governor

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - 01:57 GMT

A total number of 454 developmental projects are being executed in Aswan city, southern Cairo, at a cost estimated at L.E. 11.5 billion, with implementation rate reaching 97 percent.

‘28 Back & Forth’, graduation project to highlight Egyptian tourist attractions

Thu, 06 May 2021 - 02:10 GMT

The "28 Back and Forth" campaign focuses on the hidden side of Egypt by discovering hidden gems in its cities.

Memory of the day:- Campaign to save monuments of Nubia completed in 1980

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 - 12:31 GMT

March 10 in the year 1980 marks the successful completion of what is considered UNESCO’s largest and most important archaeological rescue operations in history. It is the campaign to save the monuments of Nubia.

Nubia Photography Forum concludes its activities on Feb. 25

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 - 03:09 GMT

The art exhibition, “The Nubia Photography Forum", will be concluded on February 25 at 8 p.m. at El-Hanager Art Center's Adam Hanin Hall.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities to hold international concert in Abu Simbel Temples on Solar Alignment Phenomenon day, Feb. 22

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 - 05:00 GMT

The Solar Alignment is a unique astronomical phenomenon that was created by the ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago inside the temples of Abu Simbel. It takes place twice every year on February 22 and October 22.

Egypt’s General Authority for Culture Palaces launches activities of Nubian ceremony 2021

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 01:32 GMT

The General Authority for Culture Palaces launched the activities of the third edition of Nubian ceremonies in the villages of Nubia surrounding Aswan, according to a statement issued by the General Authority for Culture Palaces Tuesday.

Nubian lyrical heritage at Talaat Harb Culture Center on Sept. 11

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 - 02:32 GMT

Talaat Harb Culture Center will hold a concert on September 11 at 8 p.m. for the Nubian artist Karam Murad.

July 7 marks World Nubian Day

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 - 03:41 GMT

Nubians celebrate their day on July 7, not for a specific reason, except that the number 7 has an important connotation in their history, days, and different cultural rituals.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities prepares touristic sites in Aswan, Nubia for visits once COVID-19 pandemic is over

Tue, 05 May 2020 - 01:33 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities has made full use of the tourism hiatus, preparing the open sites for visits once life returns to normal.

Nubians' compensation requests to be received until Aug. 20

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 - 10:32 GMT

Egypt's President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi ordered addressing the problems of Nubian people affected by the construction of Aswan's High Dam.

Nubia Day: an ancient people and a cradle of civilizations

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 - 02:59 GMT

July 7 marks Nubia Day.

19th Century paintings of Egypt to be sold in Bonhams Auction House

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 - 12:10 GMT

Bonhams Auctions for Fine Arts in London will present paintings for sale focusing on Egypt in the 19th century.

In pics: Christmas in Nubia

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 - 08:19 GMT

Nubians came up with dozens of ideas during Christmas to attract visitors from Egypt and abroad.

Egyptian artist portrays unique beauty, power of African women

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 - 01:49 GMT

Aya el-Emam tries through her paintings to shed light on the uniqueness of African women's beauty.

In pics: et reviews; Beauty of Nubian culture

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 - 10:00 GMT

From the first step into the Nubian Village, one feels comfortable and cheerful; the houses are decorated with beautiful that are comfortable for the eyes.

Mashrou El Saada colors Nubians’ life

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 - 03:54 GMT

Near the south of Aswan lies one of the few Nubian rocky gem islands that could survive from submerging after the High Dam had been built – Heisa.

8 reasons why you should visit Luxor, Aswan in winter

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 - 03:14 GMT

Luxor and Aswan are two cities in Upper Egypt known to be home of intact ancient Egyptian temples that date back almost 4,000 years ago.

Nas Daily: World famous vlogger encourages foreigners to visit Aswan, Nubia

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 - 11:01 GMT

World famous vlogger, Nuseir Yassin, took note of the sunny weather in Aswan mid-winter, even though it is freezing in other countries.

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