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Ahmad Helmy unveiled his wax figure at Madame Tussauds Museum in Bluewaters, Dubai, on Friday, becoming the first Arab actor to join the international exhibition. His wife, actress Mona Zaki, attended the ceremony and documented the moment on social media, noting the striking resemblance between the sculpture and the original.
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Ahmad Helmy Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds Dubai — The Egyptian actor unveiled his wax likeness at the Dubai museum, marking the first time an Arab actor has been included in the institution's permanent collection. Mona Zaki participated in the launch event and shared video footage highlighting the precision of the sculpture.Elissar Confirms New Relationship During Album Launch — The Lebanese singer revealed during a telephone interview on MBC Egypt that she is in a romantic relationship with a man who is older than her by two or three years and is not Lebanese. Elissar declined to disclose the partner's identity but indicated he is connected to presenter Amr Adib.Elissar Releases Album "Alesaar" — The singer released her new 14-track album under her full name "Alesaar" through her label E Records on Friday, focusing predominantly on romantic themes. The album follows multiple delays in production and marks a personal project reflecting her identity.Karis Bashar Sparks Social Media Debate on MBC1 — The Syrian actress appeared as guest on the program "Taht al-Daghit" (Under Pressure) hosted by Nadia al-Zaabi on MBC1 Saudi Arabia and made controversial statements that ignited discussion among social media followers regarding comparisons between Syrian actresses.Ahmad al-Awadi Intervenes During Production Crowd Incident — The Egyptian actor personally separated fighting individuals during rehearsals for his Ramadan 2027 series "Sultan al-Deeb" in Ain Shams on Friday after large crowds caused pushing and physical altercations. Video footage captured al-Awadi helping calm the situation and assisting an injured child.Asala Nasri Emotional During Rehearsal in UAE — The Syrian singer became visibly emotional while rehearsing her song "Sandouk" in the United Arab Emirates, breaking down during a section connected to childhood memories and her late father Mustafa Nasri. Her husband, poet Fayeq Hassan, comforted her during the moment.Coming Up:
Elissar's album "Alesaar" continues circulation across streaming platforms. Ahmad al-Awadi's series "Sultan al-Deeb" is scheduled for Ramadan 2027 broadcast.