Ministry of Culture (Egypt)

Arab Republic of Egypt
Ministry of Culture
وزارة الثقافة

Agency overview
Formed 1958 (1958)
Preceding agencies
  • Ministry of National Guidance
  • Ministry of Culture and National Guidance
Jurisdiction Egypt
Headquarters Zamalek, Cairo
Coordinates: 30°3′33″N 31°13′1″E / 30.05917°N 31.21694°E / 30.05917; 31.21694
Agency executive
  • Helmy Namnam, Minister
Website Official website

The Ministry of Culture of Egypt is a ministry responsible for maintaining and promoting the culture of Egypt. The current minister is Helmy Namnam, who has been a secular author and journalist.[1][2]

History and structure

Until 1958, the ministry of national guidance dealt with the cultural affairs.[3] The ministry was established by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1958 under the name of the ministry of culture and national guidance.[3][4] The French model was adopted by the establishment.[4]

Branches

Critics

In January 2001, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture was criticized for withdrawing three novels of homoerotic poetry by the well-known 8th Century classical Arabic poet Abu Nuwas from circulation.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Egypt's Sherif Ismail cabinet with 16 new faces sworn in by President Sisi". Ahram Online. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  2. ↑ Azim, Nesma Abdel (September 21, 2016). "Helmy Al Namnam, the brave secular voice in Ismail’s cabinet". Albawaba.
  3. 1 2 Jessica Winegar (2009). "Culture is the Solution: The Civilizing Mission of Egypt’s Culture Palaces" (PDF). Romes. 43 (2). Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  4. 1 2 Sonali Pahwa; Jessica Winegar (Summer 2012). "Culture, State and Revolution". MERIP. 42 (263). Retrieved 14 July 2014.
  5. ↑ "Egypt's Cultural Players in Crisis". Middle East Report.


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