A new opera inspired by King Tutankhamun, developed by Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass, debuted in Cairo on February 4, 2026. The performance blends operatic art with ancient Egyptian history and is set to be staged at major heritage sites like the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids area in the future.
Khufu’s has been crowned both the Best Restaurant in Egypt and the Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa for 2026. Led by head chef Mostafa Seif, the restaurant offers a contemporary take on Egyptian cuisine, drawing from Nile Valley traditions.
The seventh edition of Art Cairo Fair, themed 'Arab. Art. Here,' was held at the Grand Egyptian Museum from January 23 to 26. Featuring nearly 220 artists and over 1,400 works, the fair highlighted modern and contemporary art from across the Middle East and North Africa.
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) has announced new grant cycles supporting artists across the Arab region. The first cycle, running from February 2 to April 2, includes funding for Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Documentary Film, and Critical and Creative Writings.
The Sawiris Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 Arts and Culture Scholarship until March 31. The program offers full funding for Egyptians pursuing BA and MA programs abroad in fields like Performing Arts, Music, Visual Arts, and Film Studies.
North Sinai has been designated as Egypt’s Capital of Culture for 2026. The city of Arish will host the 37th Egypt Writers Conference in December, with cultural programming extending across the governorate throughout the year.
Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity plans to distribute nearly 60 million meals during Ramadan through a nationwide network of feeding points. The initiative aims to provide daily hot meals to families in need and create income opportunities for female breadwinners.
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