Culture and Art

Sahar Ragab Iran’s Minister of Education, Ali Reza Kazemi, announced that approximately 1,200 schools were severely damaged during the war involving the United States and Israel, with many requiring complete demolition and reconstruction. Kazemi stated that the majority of the affected schools have already been rebuilt and students have returned, …

Sahar Ragab The city of Cairo is set to host the Contemporary Dance Nights (CDN) 2026, organized by the Ministry of Culture of Egypt, from April 29 to May 3, 2026, featuring a diverse lineup of performances by artists and dance companies from Egypt and several countries around the world. …

Sahar Ragab The activities of the 52nd edition of the Egyptian Film Society Festival concluded last evening under the presidency of renowned cinematographer Mahmoud Abdel-Samie, and in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Saleh, Chairman of the National Center for Cinema. The closing ceremony took place at the Creativity Center Theater …

Major scholarship initiative for 47 Kenyan schoolgirls extending across 21 African countries Reporting – Reda Helal ith the First Lady of Kenya, Rachel Ruto, has officially launched the “Educating Linda” program at the State House in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in advancing girls’ education and women’s empowerment in Africa. …

BY – Reda Helal: Uganda’s National Council for Curriculum Development (NCDC) has requested Shs17 billion to support a comprehensive review of the upper secondary school curriculum, as well as the printing and distribution of learning materials for primary one to three. The request was presented before the Parliamentary Committee on …

: Sahar Ragab In a new step reflecting the depth of cultural relations between Egypt and China, Cairo hosted the inauguration ceremony of the “Oriental Exhibition Hall,” coinciding with the handover of the international version of the program “Moments of National Heritage” to the Egyptian side. The event witnessed prominent …

– Wagdy Abdelaziz A joint cultural and tourism promotion event between the Arab Republic of Egypt and Shandong Province of the People’s Republic of China will be held next Tuesday at the Grand Nile Tower Hotel’s ballroom, with a select group of journalists and media representatives in attendance. The organizers …

BY-Reda Helal Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has announced the appointment of Leah Nakazwe Kooma as Chief Executive Officer of its Zambia operations, effective April 1, 2026. Kooma brings over two decades of experience across telecommunications, financial services, and media, reinforcing the company’s strategic commitment to expanding …

By: Reda Helal As the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris approaches, global investor attention is turning toward Africa, where critical mineral projects are rapidly advancing across multiple regions, offering diverse entry points along the mining value chain—from exploration to processing. Countries across West, Central, and Southern …

Ap – More than 50 cultural heritage sites across Iran were damaged during two weeks of strikes by the United States ِand Israel, according to Iran’s cultural heritage ministry. Officials said on Sunday that 56 sites were affected, including museums, historic government buildings, traditional bazaars and mosques across the country. The damage …