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Poet Mazen Daher Affirms Writing From Personal Experience Over Trends

The lyricist stated that his songs arise from lived feelings and personal translation rather than chasing fleeting online trends.

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Temporary Egyptian Archaeological Exhibitions Abroad Draw Growing Global Crowds

The events allow audiences abroad to explore the historical treasures and artistic legacy of ancient Egypt.

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Childhood Rooftop TV Antenna Experiments in Amman Led to Unintentional Local Broadcast

Personal attempts to improve terrestrial television reception culminated in inadvertently sending video signals across a neighborhood.

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Four displaced siblings in Gaza turn to music amid ongoing war

Living in a seaside camp, the children play instruments to counter the psychological toll of frequent displacement

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Riyadh to Host Traditional Sports Festival as Part of Riyadh Season

The World Ethnosport Confederation organizes the gathering alongside plans for Riyadh Season to sponsor the 2027 edition in Istanbul.

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Cairo International Film Festival Opens 47th Edition Honoring International and Arab Filmmakers

The opening ceremony marked fifty years since the festival's founding and presented lifetime honors to prominent cinema figures.

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Family Friday Breakfast Gatherings Decline as Digital Screens Dominate Homes

Calls urge households to put devices aside for at least one weekly meal to restore dialogue and emotional connection.

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Raneen Art Exhibition in Sidon Documents War Destruction Across Southern Lebanon and Palestine

Works by British artist Tom Young displayed at the historic Hammam al-Jadid capture damage to heritage sites, border towns, and the toll on field workers.

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Millennials Express Frustration Over Their Parents' Excessive Smartphone Use

Online discussions highlight older generations ignoring conversations and family meals, reversing past habits over screen time.

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Mahmoud Al-Rajabi Leads Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Publishing in Sharjah

The session was organized by the Sharjah Book Authority alongside New York University as part of a professional training initiative

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Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Production of First Television Series Alongside Director Matthew Vaughn

The project, titled "Day Ones", features figures from sports and entertainment, with full plot details still unrevealed.

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Hany Ramzy's Statements Renew Debate Over Mohamed Ramadan and the Death of Soad Hosny

The Egyptian actor made remarks concerning the raising of Egypt's flag at a US concert and the late actress's demise.

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Saudi Artist Najla Al-Sulaim Integrates Artificial Intelligence into 'Shifting Horizon' Exhibition

The body of work explores the relationship between art and emerging technologies by introducing machine intelligence into physical canvases.

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Film Festival Spotlights Diversity With Opening Cast of Actors With Special Needs

Nine young men and women led the screen showcase as the event inaugurated its programme.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Begins Production on Debut Television Series Day One

The Al-Nassr captain partners with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn to produce a drama exploring the world of football agents.

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Documentary 'Nasa' Surpasses 1.5 Million Global Cinema Viewers

The film examining military operations in Gaza records strong box office numbers across European and North American cinemas in nearly two months.

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Cairo International Film Festival Opens Its 47th Edition at Cairo Opera House

The event features 145 films from 64 countries and announces the restoration of 140 classic titles as it marks 50 years since its founding.

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Turkish Feature Hope Bread Screens at Rabat Author Film Festival

The drama explores cross-cultural solidarity with a displaced Syrian woman alongside 11 international contenders.

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Jordan's Culture Minister Affirms Role of National Narrative in Preserving Heritage and Identity

The minister pointed to the importance of recording the history of the land and its people, though context on the remarks remains undisclosed.

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Malta Expands Tourism Profile Beyond Coastal Attractions to History and the Arts

The Mediterranean island highlights historic cities, cultural events, and marine activities alongside its coastal draw.

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Antoine Zand Honored at Cairo Film Festival as Rising Costs Threaten Cinemas

The Egyptian film distributor celebrated a career milestone while warning that operational expenses jeopardize movie theaters.

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Ancient Egyptian Offering Cats Endured Wounds and Disease, Study Finds

Examination of offering cat skulls reveals evidence of rough lives, including missing teeth, wounds, and bite marks.

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Greek National Opera Mounts Theatrical Production Performed by Retirees

The production provides elderly participants a platform to channel their energy on stage.

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Grand Egyptian Museum Hosts Gala du Danza Performance

The cultural production staged contemporary artistic works against the backdrop of the Giza landmark.

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Amin Maalouf Explores Humanity's Future and Extinction Risks in New Book

The author examines the role of culture and literature amid threats from machine intelligence and human ignorance.

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Palestinian Forum in Britain Announces Palestine Festival in London and Glasgow to Support Gaza Relief

The annual gathering will pair cultural performances with winter fundraising for displaced families.

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Turkish Collector Displays Over 6,000 Hammers from Across the Globe in Istanbul Exhibition

Burhan Rashid opened his Cekichane exhibition in Istanbul's Sile district to showcase historical trade tools collected over decades.

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Islamic World Art Auction Season Returns to London with Rare Historical Works

The sales showcase rare artifacts created by artisans across centuries of Islamic empires and kingdoms.

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Algerian Court Sentences Writer Kamel Daoud and His Wife to Five Years in Prison in Absentia

The ruling in Oran follows a lawsuit filed by a terrorism survivor accusing them of using her medical files in the novel Houris.

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Cairo International Film Festival to Honor Cinematographer Said Shaimy

A phone call from festival head Hussein Fahmy took the veteran Egyptian cinematographer back two decades.

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Mona Zaki Says Spyware in 'Taleh Nazel' Is Real

The actress surprised audiences by disclosing that the surveillance app featured in the production is genuine.

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M. John Harrison Wins 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything

The 81-year-old British author becomes the oldest recipient in the literary award's history.

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New Book Analyzes Checkpoint 300 as Colonial Infrastructure Tied to Global Surveillance

Mark Griffiths' study published by University of Minnesota Press examines how the crossing controls Palestinian movement and serves as a testing ground for surveillance tech.

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Turkish Ghost Village of Kayakoy Remains Uninhabited for Over a Century

The settlement contains a school, churches, and old streets that have stayed empty throughout most of the past century.

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Averroes Returns to Central European Philosophical Debate as Ninth Centenary Approaches

Nine centuries will have passed in 2026 since the Cordoban thinker was born, renewing scholarly attention across the continent.

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Author Usama al-Muslim Cuts Scenes from Jahim al-Abirin in Move to Cinema

The writer discusses narrative changes and cuts made while adapting his literary work for the big screen.

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Cairo International Film Festival to Award Farouq Falouks the Golden Pyramid

The announcement to bestow the prominent honor on the artist came 48 hours ahead of the 47th edition's opening.

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Egyptian Artist Qais Abdel Fattah Separates From Wife Shortly After Marriage

The artist announced his union at the age of 81 before the brief relationship ended abruptly.

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Algerian Song 'Ya Rayeh' Marks 50 Years Reflecting the Pain of Expatriates

The Algerian classic marks half a century of capturing the struggles of migration.

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Director Mohamed Zineddine Draws on Mohamed Zefzaf and Childhood Memories for Film Until the Dawn

The filmmaker returns to the author's literary world after roughly three decades to shape his latest production.

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Comedy Series Jalta Set to Return for Ramadan 2027 on Roya TV

The upcoming season explores the generational divide between traditional child-rearing and the digital era.

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Bosphorus Film Festival Opens 14th Edition in Istanbul with Umm Kulthum Biopic

The cultural event features more than 60 films alongside competitions and masterclasses, running through 15 November.

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Lebanese Artist Turns War Shrapnel and Rubble Into Sculptures of Memory

Lina Jouni uses remnants from strikes in southern Lebanon to chronicle survival, aiming to establish a museum.

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Cairo Stage Hosts Musical Production Depicting the Life of Composer Mohamed Fawzi

The stage performance 'Feen Qalby' revisits personal and musical chapters from the late artist's journey.

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Yoshitomo Nara's Distinctive Girl Characters Achieve Global Reach and Renown

The Japanese artist's large-headed, wide-eyed figures establish him among the most popular artists of the twenty-first century.

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Ministry of Culture and Arab Theater Institute Discuss Jordan Hosting Arab Theater Festival

Official talks review the possibility of staging the regional theater event in the kingdom.

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Oslo Illuminates Landmarks with Messages of Peace in Fifth Edition of Fjord Oslo Festival

The open-air light event convenes international artists and illuminates the Nobel Peace Center under an EU-funded initiative.

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Rexhep Rexhepi Wins Top Aiguille d'Or Prize at 2026 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix

The Geneva-based independent watchmaker took the top honour for his Chronograph Flyback as the 26th edition introduced technical competition categories.

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Jon Hamm Returns to Television in Crime Drama American Hostage

The new television series depicts a real 1977 hostage crisis in Indiana.

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Amman's Nymphaeum Highlights Two Millennia of Roman Architecture and Water Heritage

The monumental public complex in the heart of the Jordanian capital served as a social hub and bathhouse before centuries of repurposing.

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Remains of German Immigrant Buried in Australia After Decades in Museum

Max Dresig was laid to rest in Adelaide following roughly 80 years on public view at the South Australia Museum.

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Amsterdam's Fatih Mosque Welcomes Thousands of Visitors for Museum Night

The landmark building took part in the Dutch cultural event for the tenth time to introduce the public to Islamic and Turkish traditions.

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31st International Festival of Author Cinema Opens in Rabat with Broad Participation

The event features over 120 films alongside a tribute to the late Moroccan filmmaker Mohamed Ahed Bensouda.

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Documentary 'One in a Million' Opens in UK Cinemas After Chronicling Refugee's Decade-Long Journey

The film follows Syrian refugee Israa from her childhood in Turkey through eight countries to life in Germany and a later visit home.

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Abadi Al-Johar Opens Riyadh Season Gulf Concerts

The Saudi artist performed alongside singer Natasha and an orchestra led by Maestro Ameer Abdel Majeed at Mohammed Abdo Arena.

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Jessie Tabet Exhibits Over 60 Paintings Celebrating Lebanon at Rebirth Beirut

The showcase captures regional landscapes and heritage symbols, with part of sales proceeds directed to local humanitarian initiatives.

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Culinary Guide Details Best Techniques for Skewers and Shish Tawook

Recommendations focus on separating ingredients on skewers and spacing them to ensure even cooking.

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Drama Series Talea Nazel Sparks Debate on Infidelity and Revenge on Shahid

The ten-episode drama unpacks psychological complexities and fractured relationships following the discovery of a secret marriage.

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Assala Nasri Reports Theft of Jewelry and Family Keepsakes from Detroit Hotel

The stolen collection included a crown bearing her late father's name and a necklace with his portrait, while police investigations yield no conclusive outcome.

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Oscar-winning Chilean director Sebastián Lelio dies at 52

The filmmaker died at his Santiago home following a celebrated career that included A Fantastic Woman and Gloria.

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Elham Shahien's Career Balances Artistic Ventures and Stands Against Extremism

The Egyptian actress and producer has navigated four decades of challenging cinema and public legal battles.

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Jamil Brahmeh Links Actor Visibility to Drama Production Challenges in Jordan

The veteran actor reflected on his career while underscoring the need to revive domestic works across the Arab world.

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Academic Conference in Ramallah Examines Newly Unveiled Documents on Ottoman Palestine

Researchers presented 12 academic papers and newly published archival records across three panels in Ramallah.

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Ahmed Mekky Brings New Comedy Play 'Fi Hata Tanya' to Riyadh Season

The production features an ensemble Egyptian comedy cast and explores a playwright's struggle between creative vision and industry pressures.

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Series Finale of Tali Nazel Sparks Debate Over Severity of Revenge

Viewers and critics are split over the harsh fate of the protagonists as Mona Zaki draws widespread praise for her performance.

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US Rapper Macklemore Says 9 Major Arenas Rejected His Free Palestine Benefit Concerts

The artist stated that tentative dates vanished once venue operators learned the performances were pro-Palestinian benefits

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Macklemore Says Nine Major US Arenas Refused Tour Benefiting Palestine

The American rapper accused venues of withdrawing dates over his message, while operators cited scheduling and commercial factors.

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