Today marks the ninth anniversary of the death of Egyptian writer and screenwriter Mahfouz Abdel Rahman, one of the most influential figures in historical Arabic drama. Known for transforming major historical events and personalities into deeply human stories, Abdel Rahman left behind a remarkable body of work including “Bab El-Halawany,” “Umm Kulthum,” and “Nasser 56.” His unique ability to combine historical research with emotional storytelling earned him a lasting place in Egyptian and Arab cultural memory.

On her birthday, Egyptian actress Jihan Salama is back in the spotlight after revealing details of a difficult period that kept her away from acting for years. She spoke about being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, undergoing several complicated surgeries and facing major personal and legal difficulties. After keeping her health struggles private for years, Salama says the experience changed her priorities and taught her valuable lessons about patience, strength and appreciating life.

Egyptian singer Tamer Ashour is preparing for a highly anticipated concert on Egypt’s North Coast on August 21. Following the strong response to his latest album “Mirror of Love,” Ashour has invited fans to help shape the concert’s setlist by choosing songs from the new album as well as favorites from his earlier career, promising a long and memorable night of music.

Egyptian superstar Mohamed Ramadan has attracted attention on social media after a video showed him giving a personal message to an eight-year-old fan named Khalifa. During the spontaneous encounter, Ramadan encouraged the child to focus on prayer, education, sports and respecting his parents, ending his message with his famous “Number One” phrase.

Four of Egypt's most recognizable music stars from the 1990s are coming together for a special summer concert in New Alamein. Mustafa Kamel, Hamid El Shaeri, Hisham Abbas and Ehab Tawfik will perform at U Arena on August 20 as part of the “Yalla Sahel” festivities, bringing some of the era's most memorable songs back to the stage for audiences across generations.

Egyptian actress Elham Shahin is back in the social media spotlight after an old television clip from her appearance on “My Guest with Moataz El Demerdash” went viral on TikTok. Her casual comment about refusing to leave the North Coast became a popular summer catchphrase, while the actress also continues her artistic activities following the completion of her new social drama film “El Hafi.”

Marvel Studios is bringing Avengers: Endgame back to theaters more than seven years after its original release, but this time under a new title: Avengers: Endgame Encore. The 2026 theatrical re-release will feature a special introduction, additional footage and a new end tag designed to connect the conclusion of the Infinity Saga with the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The new release also arrives as Disney launches its Infinity Vision premium theatrical certification.

The upcoming edition of Abu Dhabi's Off Limits Festival has been canceled, ending plans for the November 2026 event on Yas Island, which was expected to feature international superstar Shakira. The cancellation comes as the Colombian singer continues her humanitarian work, including a commitment to support the construction of at least 10 schools in Colombia's Chocó region for children affected by a devastating earthquake.

The El Gouna Film Festival has announced the first 10 films selected for its ninth edition, scheduled to take place from October 15 to 23, 2026. The first lineup brings together acclaimed international productions, emerging filmmakers and award-winning titles from major festivals including Cannes, Berlin, Sundance, Málaga and Karlovy Vary. The selected films explore family, identity, migration, war, illness, memory, politics and the search for truth.

Egyptian media personality Mona El Shazly has addressed the controversy surrounding viral photos that allegedly showed her hosting Mohamed Ramadan on her popular television program. El Shazly confirmed that the images were not real and had been created using artificial intelligence, while also denying the stories circulating alongside them and warning social media users against believing everything they see or read online.

Egyptian actor Ahmed Maher has revealed one of the most significant artistic roles he had hoped to portray: Hussein ibn Ali. Maher explained that a complete project had already been written for the screen, but production was eventually halted because of the security and political turmoil in Iraq and the rise of ISIS in the region. He also opened up about his recent recognition, his long relationship with Egyptian theatre, his experience in Nasser 56, and several memorable chapters of his career

Tamer Hosny is preparing to meet his audience in Abu Dhabi during a highly anticipated concert scheduled for October 17, as he continues his artistic activity following the success of his latest album “Mesh Htetkarar.”