Patronage or conquest? Saudis move in on Egypt's culture

Saudi largesse is flooding Egypt's cultural scene, but the reception is mixed. Last month, the first "Saudi-Egyptian Night" -- a musical event at the Cairo Opera House -- caused a stir among Egypt's cultural critics.

Mar 15, 2024 - 06:08
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Patronage or conquest? Saudis move in on Egypt's culture
Saudi largesse is flooding Egypt's cultural scene, but the reception is mixed. Last month, the first "Saudi-Egyptian Night" -- a musical event at the Cairo Opera House -- caused a stir among Egypt's cultural critics.

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Phillimon Sefake Phillimon Sefake is a creative writer and literary scholar