This is the first book-length study of popular culture in Islamic society, drawing together a wealth of Arabic sources to explore literature, religious celebrations and annual festivities in medieval ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

The Egyptian capital Cairo has been described as the "most dangerous" megacity for women. The finding comes from the first international poll on how women fare in cities with over 10 million people.

During its participation in the Arab Council of the General Union of Arab Archaeologists Conference and Islamic Archaeology ...

Two Egyptian films, Spring Came On Laughing by Noha Adel and Abu Zaabal 89, directed by Bassam Mortada, won several major awards at the 45th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), which closed ...

We’ve rounded up the best things to do in Cairo, including where to stay and top restaurants for embracing Egypt’s culture. Here’s how to make the most of any trip to “the city of a ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Nestled in the heart of historic Cairo, a cultural centre synonymous with the Egyptian capital's art scene has been razed, the latest heritage site torn down for contentious development projects.

As a city of more than 20 million people, Cairo is the most populous city in the Middle East and the second most populous in Africa. It feels like it. Every highway, road, and alleyway is clogged ...

Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail praised the UAE Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development's wing at the 47th Cairo International Book Fair, in which nine different Emirati ...