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The power to elevate the human soul..get Sufi

Ghitani way have penetrated even further: in their weekly gatherings their chanting can lead to a kind of healing of the pain and suffering of the soul. This brings together those who seek the spiritual help that can give relief to their wounds.We

Grimm meets Goethe: Cinderella is visiting Egypt!

Exactly 200 years ago the world-famous fairytale collection by the brothers Grimm was published. The Goethe-Institut Cairo is celebrating this anniversary with a fairytale-exhibition for children and teenagers!On Sunday, 19 February, the interactiv

Announcement: Winners of the Prize for German-Arabic Translation

The winners of the Prize for German-Arabic Translation of Fiction 2012 have now been chosen. Dr. Wahid Nader won the prize in the category „Established Translator" for his translation from the novel „Du stirbst nicht" ("You won't die") b

Singer Sami Yusuf and WFP Join in support for drought-stricken horn of Africa

DUBAI - Renowned recording artist Sami Yusuf is to donate the proceeds of a new single to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in support of humanitarian operations in the drought-hit Horn of Africa.Yusuf has just finalized the recording of

Egyptian Constitution Debate

The British Council in Cairo and Anna Lindh Foundation in collaboration with El Sawy Culturewheel invite to a very unique debate session about Egyptian Constitution. Event Details: Location: El Sawy Culturewheel, River hall Date: Fr