The ASTENE Bulletin is published four times a year and aims to keep members informed of research interests and queries in the field of travel in Egypt and the Near East. Members are encouraged to submit information and material for the Bulletin relating to on-going research and interests, conferences etc.

There is also a focus on useful subject-related bibliographies and biographies. The Bulletin contains the following regular or semi-regular features: articles — perhaps on work in progress, which should be no more than 2,000 words; select bibliographies; features on research resources; ASTENE news: publications, conferences, seminars, exhibitions etc.; other exhibitions, conferences of interest; announcements of relevant books/articles — in preparation, forthcoming, recently published; members' notes and queries.

The documentary film, “Koran by Heart” follows the progress of three scholars, a girl and two boys, all 10 years old, as they compete in Cairo against students who, in some instances, are nearly twice their age in the annual International Holy Koran Competition. Directed by Greg Barker (HBO) the film captures touching moments of the three children at home with their families, where they open up about life and religion, academic dreams and career aspirations.