Egyptian documentary filmmakers eye international festivals

Egypt's film industry enjoys high visibility, but the country's documentary filmmakers struggle with lack of funding and red tape.

Egypt

Netanyahu wants peace with Arabs, not Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks big about improving ties with Arab countries but his speeches are meaningless without first resolving the conflict with the Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia

Egypt's aspiring actors tout talent online

Many of Egypt's wannabe stars are showcasing their work on social media, hoping to break into big-time show business.

Egypt

Egypt to sell valuable cotton land to bolster the textile industry

Egypt announced that it will sell 14 tracts of land where it stores its industrial cotton gins to compensate for the heavy losses suffered by the textile industry.

Egypt

Palestinian factions weigh options after Abbas’ threats

As Palestinian factions hold numerous meetings to discuss ways to counter President Mahmoud Abbas’ threats against Hamas in Gaza, people there grow increasingly worried.

Palestine

As Gaza despairs, Hamas has one option left: intifada

After the failure of Egypt-mediated Palestinian reconciliation, Gaza's deepening economic crisis has Hamas against a wall and violence lurks on the other side.

Palestine

Egypt’s stock market faces fluctuations over manipulation case

A move to charge prominent investors, including sons of former President Hosni Mubarak, with stock market violations, has rattled the Egyptian Exchange, which was already on edge due to US trade policies and rising interest rates.

Egypt

'Diamond Dust,' a poisonous pleasure for Egyptian moviegoers

The book "Diamond Dust" and its adaptation for the stage didn't ruffle any feathers when they appeared in Egypt, but the movie version has proved to be controversial for taking on a political subject no one previously dared touch.

Egypt

2018 'year of archaeological discoveries' for Egypt

The Egyptian government has delivered on its promise that the year 2018 would be filled with notable archaeological discoveries in Egypt. Now the government has to find a way to boost tourism based on these archaeological treasures.

Egypt

Palestinians expand Gaza protests

The commission of the Great March of Return announced a sixth gathering point for daily protests at the border with Israel after talks between Israel and Hamas failed.

Palestine

Legendary Egyptian director's films restored for new generations

A festival in Cairo featuring director Youssef Chahine's films is attracting a new generation, who are commemorating the 10th anniversary of his death.

Egypt

Egypt readies to host international biodiversity conference

Cairo hopes that in hosting the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, it can both take great strides toward protecting Egypt's ecosystems and promote tourism.

Egypt