As the movie industry swept the world at the dawn of the 20th century, Egypt led the way in bringing the new art form to the Arab world. The cinematic culture in Egypt was considerably shaped by western culture, not only because film as...

Ramadan is meant to be a time for spiritual practice and self-discipline, to reconnect with the Islamic faith and tradition. It is a period of “less”; less indulgence, less distraction, less focus on the material world. Rather, it is a time for nourishing the...