Israel – with support from the UK and France – invaded Egypt with the objective of reopening the Straits of Tiran and the Gulf of Aqaba. The invasion lasted nine days and resulted in Israel occupying ...

In a period when the Palestinian revolution reemerged as a rising regional force, she toured widely, raising funds for the armed struggle.

Half a century after her death, Umm Kulthum's singular voice still echoes through busy streets in Egypt, across time-worn ...

Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum died 50 years ago this week. She remains arguably the most influential Arab singer in and outside the Arab world. In Paris, there were three days of concerts to pay homage.

Rabat– Sami Cheraiti, a 14-year-old talent from Taza, has quickly captured attention and made headlines with his impressive ...

Egypt's Ministry of Culture declared 2025 the 'Year of Umm Kulthum' to commemorate the 50th death anniversary of the singer's death.

Egypt is set to honour one of its most legendary cultural figures, Umm Kulthum, by declaring 2025 the "Year of Umm Kulthum." ...

The music of one of the Arab world's greatest divas is still enthralling audiences in Paris, 50 years after her death.

“As long as people listen to music, there will be Umm Kulthum,” said Abu Ahmed, the manager of a Cairo café named after the Arab world’s most revered singer. “She still lives in every ...