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In pics: Revitalizing Egyptian heritage craft of wooden dolls

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 - 09:08 GMT

The artist, Mohamed Saeed Gharib, 77 years old, is one of five artists who still preserve this craft.

13.6 M US dollars heritage cooperation from Korea

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 12:38 GMT

13.6 M US dollars heritage cooperation from Korea

Egypt’s Min. of Culture presents rich cultural, artistic program during COP27

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 12:10 GMT

The program includes a diverse set of activities.

3rd Egyptian Aragouz Festival kicks off on Aug. 15

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 - 11:09 GMT

In its 3rd edition, the festival includes a group of performances that embody the splendor and beauty of heritage.

President Sisi inaugurates ‘Turathna Exhibition’ for Egyptian handicrafts

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 - 10:22 GMT

The exhibition, which lasts until October 15, aims to revive the traditional crafts and assist the small handicraft manufacturers by opening outlets to market their products.

Canada’s CN Tower lit up in Egypt’s flag colors marking ‘Month of Egyptian Civilization and Heritage’

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 - 12:25 GMT

For the third year in a row, the Canadian city of Ontario is raising the Egyptian flag on the parliament building to acquaint the world with Egypt's long history, pivotal role and precious civilization.

AU official presents activities undertaken in 'Art and Culture Year'

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 - 06:30 GMT

Head of Culture Division at the African Union Commission (AUC) Angela Martins spoke Wednesday in Aswan Forum for Peace and Development.

Google Arts and Culture launches online project titled Preserving Egypt’s Layered History

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 - 11:02 GMT

Google Arts and Culture launches online project titled Preserving Egypt’s Layered History.

Egypt’s Grand Mufti calls for preserving role of Arabic Language

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 - 03:43 GMT

According to the United Nations data, the Arabic language is being spoken daily by more than 290 million people.

Canadian ambassador in Cairo ends his mission with love message to Egyptians

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 - 02:30 GMT

“I was struck by the incredible history & scenery, but what I remember the most was the warm & friendly welcome of the Egyptian people,” he said.

Ontario Assembly marks July as Egyptian heritage month

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 - 11:14 GMT

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario approved the celebration of the Egyptian civilization and heritage month in Canada every year in July.

El Gouna Film Festival announces opening of design contest

Wed, 29 May 2019 - 02:06 GMT

Fair opportunities will be available to all civil society organizations that work in the field of handicrafts and cultural heritage.

Egyptians, Germans cooperate to digitalize Egyptian heritage

Sun, 12 May 2019 - 02:13 GMT

The Egyptian Embassy in Berlin launched a cultural blog to preserve and digitalize the Egyptian heritage.

Egypt’s amb. to Germany lauds efforts to digitize Egyptian heritage

Sat, 11 May 2019 - 12:46 GMT

Egyptian Ambassador to Germany Badr Abdel Ati has praised efforts exerted by Egypt’s leadership to maintain and digitize Egyptian heritage and pay attention to culture and civilization.

Bawabat: Time Traveling Through Gateways

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 - 12:28 GMT

Through the doors of this agri-tourism lodge and wellness retreat, where visitors can go on their own journey to self-discovery and cherish their higher state of being.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 - 12:14 GMT

April is the perfect month to visit Alexandria and stroll around Fouad Street, with its endless hidden gems.

Tarab Zaman band to perform on Jan. 10

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 - 02:47 GMT

Tarab Zaman group, led by Atef Imam, will perform in a musical evening on Jan. 10 at the Arab Music Institute.

Sisi forms supreme committee to manage World Heritage Sites in Egypt

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 - 01:47 GMT

Engineer Sherif Ismail, Assistant to the President on national and strategic projects, will head the committee.

'Lived Here' to raise awareness about Egyptian icons

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 - 04:34 GMT

According to the head of the National Organization for Urban Harmony, 200 influential individuals have already been chosen and the search for more continues.

“In the Memory of Arabs”: Bibliotheca Alexandrina New Initiative

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 - 09:30 GMT

This initiative became possible after an agreement between Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID).

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