During the 1950s and 1960s, as a young man, I had the pleasure of attending the old Khedivial Opera House to watch magnificent performances of Chinese folk arts. I also attended, on two occasions, ballet performances by what I consider the greatest ballet company in the world, the Russian Bolshoi Ballet. These were performances of
“You broke my heart.” It is a phrase we often use to describe deep sadness or emotional pain. But can the heart actually be “broken” by severe emotional distress?
Surprisingly, there is a scientific basis behind the expression. A real medical condition known as broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo syndrome, can cause
Mohamed Monier Completes Writing of “Prisoner in Thailand” Ahead of Production and Casting Phase
Screenwriter, Author, and Media Professional Mohamed Monier has completed the writing of his new television drama series, “Prisoner in Thailand,” a 30-episode dramatic project developed as the first installment of a
It is not easy for a writer, while still at the height of his creative journey, to become the subject of an entire book of testimonials and critical reflections. Yet The Literary Traveler: Ashraf Aboul-Yazid – Testimonials and Critical Perspectives demonstrates that the experience of Egyptian poet, novelist, traveler, journalist, and
World-renowned Egyptian composer Omar Khairat, celebrated for his distinctive artistic vision, is preparing to perform a grand concert tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, at 6:00 PM at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London, in a musical evening that promises a unique experience for lovers of art and music across Egypt and the Middle
