Far from giving rise to nostalgic reverie, the Islamic arts could have been the foundation of an 'oriental renaissance' in 19th century Europe, writes David Tresilian in Lyon

By Ati Metwaly

By Mona Anis

Desperate attempts by the Islamic Republic of Iran to resume relations with Egypt after the revolution have seen delegations of Egyptians invited to visit and discuss topics of interest: a delegation of popular diplomats, of businessmen and, as was the case with Hani Mustafa, of filmmakers and critics