Journalist Elham Abu El-Fotoh, Head of Sada El-Balad Network and News Editor-in-Chief, attended the Farouk Hosni Arts and Culture Foundation celebration, part of the Youth Arts Awards 2026, held on Monday at the Gezira Art Museum in Zamalek 🎨🌟.

The event featured prominent figures including Dr. Ahmed Fouad Henu, Minister of Culture, Farouk Hosni, Chairman of the Board, Dr. Zahi Hawass, and Dr. Mostafa El-Feki, alongside award winners and participating artists. The Board of Trustees awarded the Grand Merit Award 2026 to legendary actor Yehia El-Fakharany in recognition of his artistic contributions enriching the Arab cultural heritage 🏆✨.

Farouk Hosni emphasized that the awards celebrate creative spirit and art connecting the past to the present while opening future horizons, noting that honoring Yehia El-Fakharany symbolizes the essence of art and the dedication he demonstrated throughout his career 🎨💫.

Hosni extended thanks to state institutions and the Ministry of Culture, highlighting the importance of collaboration to strengthen the cultural presence in society. He also appreciated board members, judging committees, and media outlets that contributed to the success of the foundation 🌟🏛️.

The current edition involved 1,211 artists, architects, and critics from across Egypt, with 2,354 submitted artworks, architectural projects, and critical research papers, and total awards, including the Grand Merit, valued at 1 million Egyptian pounds 💰🎨✨.

The celebration represents a chance to promote youth creativity and fine arts, encouraging audience engagement on social media, especially Facebook, to share cultural achievements and inspire the next generation 💬🏛️🌟.