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Cairo Design District and El Gouna Film Festival Unite to Spotlight Egypt’s Creative Excellence

Posted on أكتوبر 19, 2025 by Fatma abdelhamed

Cairo Design District (CDD), Egypt’s first integrated hub dedicated to design, art, and innovation, has renewed its partnership with the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) for the second consecutive year, joining the festival’s eighth edition as the Official Art and Design Partner.

This renewed collaboration highlights CDD’s leadership in Egypt’s creative industry and its ongoing mission to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration between design, art, and cinema while positioning Egypt as a regional center for creativity and cultural dialogue.

CDD Strengthens Its Role as Egypt’s Creative Hub

.Taking place from October 16 to 24 in the Red Sea town of El Gouna, the festival gathers some of the most influential names in Arab and international cinema

.Through this partnership, Cairo Design District reinforces its role as a catalyst for innovation, bringing together creative minds from diverse fields to celebrate artistic expression

CEO: Partnership Reflects a Vision to Empower Egypt’s Creative Talent

“We are proud to renew our partnership with El Gouna Film Festival, a prestigious platform that celebrates creativity in all its forms,”

.said Eng. Amr Sultan, CEO of Cairo Design District (CDD)

“Through CDD, we aim to support talented artists and designers while creating spaces that unite art, architecture, culture, and entertainment. This collaboration reflects our commitment to building innovative communities that place Egypt firmly on the global creativity map.”

A Bridge Between Art, Design, and Culture

.By continuing this partnership, Cairo Design District strengthens its position as a bridge between art, design, and culture—a destination where creative ideas flourish

.Through ongoing collaborations that champion innovation and talent, CDD continues to advance Egypt’s reputation as a leading destination for design and cultural excellence

LMD Champions Culture and Creativity as Main Sponsor of ‘Forever Is Now’ 2025

Posted on أكتوبر 1, 2025 by doha

Egypt’s leading real estate developer, Landmark Developments (LMD), has officially been announced

as the Main Sponsor of the fifth edition of ‘Forever Is Now’, the globally renowned art exhibition

at the Pyramids of Giza through its flagship innovation hub, Cairo Design District (CDD)

This strategic sponsorship was revealed during a high-profile press conference at the St

Regis Cairo, where the theme for the 2025 exhibition was unveiled alongside a lineup of

internationally acclaimed artists The collaboration between LMD, CDD, and Art D’Égypte by

CulturVator aims to solidify Egypt’s position as a global creative and cultural powerhouse

A Cultural and Creative Dialogue at the Pyramids of Giza

Celebrating its fifth edition, Forever Is Now continues to merge Egypt’s timeless heritage with

cutting-edge contemporary art, offering a powerful cultural dialogue against the iconic backdrop

of the Giza Pyramids Since its inception, the exhibition has attracted over 3 million visitors

hosted more than 140 community engagement programs, and reached an online audience

exceeding 3 billion worldwide

Cairo Design District: Egypt’s First Creative Hub for Art, Design, and Innovation

By sponsoring Forever Is Now 2025, LMD is reinforcing its vision to redefine real estate

as a platform for culture, design, and innovation Through Cairo Design District (CDD)

—Egypt’s first dedicated design destination—the company is creating a new epicenter for the

creative economy that mirrors global innovation hubs in Dubai, Paris, and New York

“Our involvement in ‘Forever Is Now’ through Cairo Design District is a natural continuation of our

vision to shape places defined as much by culture and creativity as they are by architecture

said Eng Amr Sultan, CEO of LMD This sponsorship highlights how real estate can foster

global connections, cultural dialogue, and community inspiration—key values at the heart of CDD

A Strategic Cultural Partnership with Art D’Égypte by CulturVator

The partnership with Art D’Égypte, under CulturVator, marks a milestone in private-sector

engagement with Egypt’s cultural development The sponsorship is part of a wider two-year

strategic agreement between LMD and Art D’Égypte, which includes co-branded cultural

events across key LMD destinations One Ninety, Zoya, and Cairo Design District

“Forever Is Now is about bridging Egypt’s ancient identity with today’s most forward-thinking

creative voices,” explained Nadine Abdel Ghaffar, Founder of Art D’Égypte

Having Cairo Design District and LMD as main sponsors brings that vision to life

demonstrating how design and innovation can create lasting, positive impact locally and internationally

Shaping Egypt’s Urban Future Through Art and Design

As the developer behind Cairo Design District, LMD is pioneering a new urban and cultural

vision for New Cairo, where art, architecture, and lifestyle converge By embedding design

and culture at the core of its real estate philosophy, LMD is creating sustainable destinations

that connect local communities to global creative networks

‘Forever Is Now’ 2025: A Landmark Moment for Egypt’s Cultural Economy

The 2025 edition of ‘Forever Is Now’ marks a critical point in Egypt’s journey toward becoming

a global creative destination Through the support of LMD and the unique positioning of Cairo

Design District, the exhibition exemplifies how art-driven development can transform not just

cities, but cultural identities on a national and international scale

لاند مارك العقارية تعزز الاقتصاد الإبداعي في مصر عبر شراكتها مع معرض “الأبد هو الآن”

Posted on أكتوبر 1, 2025 by doha

أعلنت شركة لاند مارك العقارية (LMD) عن رعايتها الرئيسية للدورة الخامسة من معرض

“الأبد هو الآن”، أكبر معرض فني دولي يُقام سنويًا عند أهرامات الجيزة، وذلك عبر مشروعها

الرائد كايرو ديزاين ديستريكت (Cairo Design District – CDD)، في إطار شراكتها الاستراتيجية

مع مؤسسة آرت دي إيجيبت التابعة لـ كالتشرفيتور.

CDD يتصدر المشهد الثقافي في مصر عبر رعاية أكبر معرض فني عالمي

جاء الإعلان عن هذه الرعاية خلال مؤتمر صحفي في فندق سانت ريجيس القاهرة،

حيث تم الكشف عن تفاصيل المعرض لهذا العام، وأسماء الفنانين المشاركين من مختلف

دول العالم، في إطار تعزيز مكانة مصر كمنصة دولية للثقافة والفن المعاصر.

ويحتفل معرض “الأبد هو الآن” 2025 بدورته الخامسة، كحدث فني عالمي يجمع بين التراث

المصري الخالد والفن المعاصر، مقدمًا تجربة ثقافية فريدة عند سفح الأهرامات. منذ انطلاقه،

استقطب المعرض أكثر من 3 ملايين زائر، ونفّذ ما يزيد عن 140 برنامجًا للتفاعل المجتمعي،

ووصل إلى 3 مليارات شخص عالميًا عبر المنصات الرقمية ووسائل الإعلام.

Cairo Design District: بوابة مصر نحو الاقتصاد الإبداعي العالمي

من خلال رعايتها للمعرض، تؤكد لاند مارك العقارية التزامها العميق بدعم الفن والثقافة كجزء

جوهري من رؤيتها التطويرية ويُعد Cairo Design District، أول منطقة متخصصة للتصميم في مصر،

مركزًا للإبداع يجمع بين الفن والتصميم والابتكار، ليواكب المراكز العالمية في باريس، نيويورك، ودبي.

وقال المهندس عمرو سلطان، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة LMD

“رعايتنا لمعرض ‘الأبد هو الآن’ عبر Cairo Design District هو امتداد طبيعي لرؤيتنا في تطوير

وجهات تُعلي من قيمة الثقافة والإبداع. نؤمن أن التطوير العقاري لا يقتصر على المباني،

بل يشكّل منصة للحوار العالمي والتجارب الملهمة، وهو ما نسعى لتحقيقه من خلال CDD.”

شراكة استراتيجية مع آرت دي إيجيبت لتعزيز الفن والثقافة في مصر

من جانبها، أشارت نادين عبد الغفار، مؤسسة آرت دي إيجيبت، إلى أهمية الشراكة قائلة:

“معرض ‘الأبد هو الآن’ يمثل مساحة حيوية تربط بين الهوية المصرية العريقة والرؤى الإبداعية العالمية.

وجود Cairo Design District كراعٍ رئيسي يعكس كيف يمكن للفن والتصميم أن يساهم في تشكيل

المجتمعات وإحداث تأثير ثقافي مستدام.”

سلسلة فعاليات فنية مشتركة داخل مشروعات LMD

تأتي هذه الرعاية ضمن شراكة استراتيجية تمتد لعامين بين لاند مارك العقارية وآرت دي إيجيبت،

وتتضمن تنظيم سلسلة من الفعاليات الثقافية والفنية داخل مشروعات LMD المتنوعة،

مثل One Ninety وZoya وCairo Design District، لتعزيز مفهوم المجتمعات الإبداعية المتكاملة.

دمج التصميم بالفن لتشكيل مستقبل مصر الحضري

بدمج الفن والتصميم في مشروعاتها العقارية، تسعى لاند مارك العقارية إلى تقديم

تجارب معيشية متكاملة، تعكس نمط حياة عصريًا يربط بين المجتمع المحلي والعالمي.

ويُعد معرض “الأبد هو الآن” محطة محورية في هذه الرحلة نحو تطوير وجهات ثقافية مستدامة في مصر.

تُعد هذه المبادرة من لاند مارك العقارية خطوة استراتيجية لتعزيز دور مصر في الاقتصاد الإبداعي العالمي،

من خلال Cairo Design District كمنصة تجمع بين الابتكار والتطوير العقاري والثقافة، مما يُعيد رسم المشهد

الحضري المصري بروح فنية حديثة وعالمية.

LMD’s Cairo Design District (CDD) Becomes First New Cairo Venue for Cairo Photo Week 2025

Posted on مايو 5, 2025 by aberabozaher

LMD’s Cairo Design District (CDD) Becomes First New Cairo Venue for Cairo Photo Week 2025
As Gold Sponsor, CDD by LMD Hosts Debut On-Site Exhibition, Bringing Egypt’s Leading Photography Festival to New Creative Grounds

Landmark Developments (LMD), one of the premier real estate developers, specializing in creating transformative residential and commercial experiences, is proud to announce that Cairo Design District (CDD), Egypt’s first design-focused destination, is the Gold Sponsor of the fourth edition of Cairo Photo Week 2025. The event will take place across 18 downtown Cairo venues from May 8–18, under the theme “Finding the View.

” For the first time in the festival’s history, Cairo Photo Week will expand to New Cairo, with CDD serving as the only official host venue beyond Downtown, running its own on-site exhibition from May 5–16.

LMD

CDD’s debut participation underlines its role as a cultural landmark where art, design, and innovation intersect. By sponsoring and hosting key events, LMD reinforces its vision of building vibrant communities that transcend traditional real estate boundaries and its mission to lead with creativity, quality, and integrated experiences.

“As developers, we believe in empowering creative expression as a cornerstone of community building,” said Eng. Amr Sultan, Founder and CEO of LMD, “Sponsoring Cairo Photo Week and hosting it at CDD reflects our deep commitment to cultural engagement, sustainability, and innovation. We’re not just building spaces—we’re curating meaningful experiences that bring people together, inspire dialogue, and position Egypt on the global cultural map.”

As part of the official program, CDD will host exclusive photography exhibitions and cultural activations, including a showcase by cinematographer Abdel Salam Mousa and photographer Coucla Refaat, alongside a rich schedule of talks and panel discussions. The lineup includes a curated panel led by Daniel Rodríguez (Photo Vogue collaborator), featuring prominent Egyptian photographers Abdallah Sabry, Bassam Allam, and Amr Ezzeldinn. The program continues with talks by Ahmed Hayman, Coucla Refaat, and acclaimed fashion photographer Vincent van de Wijngaard, culminating in a community closing night.

Cairo Photo Week 2025 will feature 100+ educational activities, including workshops, talks, portfolio reviews, and networking events. With 90+ iconic speakers and mentors from across Egypt, the U.S., the UK, Europe, and the Arab region.

LMD’s support of this edition reflects its ongoing ambition to take bold, transformative steps, placing art, culture, and innovation at the heart of its developments like CDD, and redefining how integrated communities come to life.