AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEgyptian Music: Donia Samir Ghanem has released “Allah Ye’eeni,” the first single from Al-Dalal, an album honoring her late mother, actress Dalal Abdel Aziz. The 34th Arab Music Festival has also announced an 11-day program beginning Oct. 20, with concerts dedicated to the late Hany Shaker. Live Events: EXIT’s international tour ended with a sold-out electronic music festival at the Giza Pyramids, drawing fans from 114 countries. Cinema: The Cairo International Film Festival announced 145 films from 64 countries for its 47th edition; organizers are revising the festival poster after backlash. Heritage: Egypt has restored a 2nd-century Fayoum mummy portrait ahead of its first trip abroad, for an exhibition in Rome. Publishing: Egypt’s book trade is under strain as currency pressures and rising costs squeeze the businesses and suppliers behind the country’s literary culture.
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