March 13, 2022
Humaithara in the southeastern desert of Egypt, where the celebration of Shayk Al-Shazly's birthday is taking place. Photo: Christian Suhr.

Light, healing and love

Light upon Light has been selected to premiere at the upcoming CPH:DOX 2022. The film has been supported by DEDI and is exploring the human desire for light, healing and love in a time of darkness.
March 17, 2022
Hajar Al-Beltaji Arabian dreams photo exhibition

Outdoor Storytelling

The sun casts its rays on a photo of a young woman; she is looking calmly into the camera, holding the gaze of people passing by on their way to get groceries or going to school. Throughout March, you can find the photo of Hajar al-Beltaji here, in the public square of Kalundborg and the high school Vejen Gymnasium in Vejen, located in the Southern part of Denmark.
March 27, 2022
cover of Taha Hussein The Days

Taha Hussein in Danish

One of the most famous classics by one of the most influential, modernist intellectuals, The Days, is published in Denmark, supported by DEDI.
April 3, 2022
Dialogue ambassadors DUF in Copenhagen

Conversation is key

After fruitful conversations in Amman in 2021, a second meeting takes place in Denmark bringing together Ambassadors for Dialogue from Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan and Denmark.
April 28, 2022
Cairo-based Ahmed Deiab is one of 13 Egyptian filmmakers and industry professionals attending CPH:DOX.

Focusing on co-productions

The last week of March, 13 Egyptian filmmakers and industry professionals traveled to Denmark. Taking part in the world-renowned film festival CPH:DOX they got the chance to watch various documentaries, attend workshops, and enjoy the beautiful city of Copenhagen.
May 25, 2022
From the 5th to the 12th of May, 13 stools produced in cooperation between Danish and Egyptian designers and manufacturers were exhibited at Trapholt Museum. Photo: Jakob Pagel Andersen

Bilingual stools in Denmark

A project that began in a small showroom in Cairo has now reached the Danish Museum Trapholt, where 13 pieces of furniture that have design prompts from Danish, Egyptian, and Pharaonic design culture were exhibited alongside world-famous designers.
May 29, 2022
Taha Hussein translation Dagene

Danes meet Taha Hussein

One of the Arab world’s most influential novels has been translated to many languages, but for some reason never found its way to a Danish publisher. Now, almost 100 years after it was first published, with support from DEDI, the book can finally be read in Danish. Together with the Danish folk high school Johan Borups, DEDI organized an event last May to celebrate the publication.
June 29, 2022
Green Gate 2022

Greening the Fashion Industry

Green entrepreneurship and innovation in the field of fashion are on top of the agenda of DEDI Green Gate 2022. We had the privilege of receiving almost 100 applications and after many a difficult choice, we shared the good news of them being selected with 23 amazing young people.
July 6, 2022
At Kodak Passageway in Downtown Cairo, eleven Egyptian photojournalists showcased their photo stories after having participated in four workshops over the course of eight months hosted by DEDI and instructed by three Danish instructors from DMJX. (Photo: Rowan El Shimi//DEDI)

A Celebration of Storytelling

More than 1200 people visited the ‘Framing Life’ exhibition taking place in Downtown Cairo. Eleven photographers showcased their compelling, intimate, and personal photo stories as a result of four workshops at DEDI given by teachers from the Danish Media and Journalism School.
July 19, 2022
The Women take the Lead Network 2022 consists of 23 members from Denmark and Egypt. The aim of the network is to bring young women in leadership positions together to share professional experiences, inspire each other and get cultural insights. (Photo: Jakob Pagel Andersen)

Women in the Lead

After receiving more than 150 applications for the Women Taking the Lead Network 2022, we had to make many hard and difficult choices – so many super women! We are presenting lucky ones below. In August, they will all meet up in Copenhagen.