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Egyptian actor Ahmed El-Awadi visited a child named Robin suffering from muscular atrophy, granting the boy's wish to meet him in person and announcing plans to mobilize his audience to help fund the child's treatment.
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Ahmed El-Saqqa and Ahmed Ghazi begin preparations for the television drama "Katef fi Katef," scheduled for Ramadan 2027 broadcast. The series, written by Mohab Tarek and directed by Shadi Abdel Salam, will be produced by Al-Sabah Company with contributions from additional cast members alongside the two leads.Saudi literature initiative "Tarjem" drew widespread interest from publishers, translators, and visitors at the Algeria International Book Fair 2026 in Algiers. The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission showcased Saudi literary output and programs connecting Saudi publishers with international counterparts to expand Arabic content into global markets.Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, launching 143 volumes of the "Comprehensive Arab Encyclopedia in Sciences, Literature, Arts and Biographies" and unveiling the Harun Al-Rashid International Prize. The fair runs through November 15 under the theme "Story Makers" at Sharjah Expo Centre, with Oman as guest nation.Playwright Gamal El-Adel disclosed repeated attempts to persuade actress Ablah Kamel to return to acting, stating readiness to produce any project of her choosing, including children's content. Kamel has maintained distance from the entertainment industry for years and currently shows no interest in resuming work.Director Zuhair Qanoua will begin filming the third installment of the Syrian comedy-drama "Abu Janati" in Damascus on the coming Tuesday, with release targeted for Ramadan 2027 — fifteen years after the second season aired in 2012. The series, written by Samer El-Masri with contributions from writers Yazan Dahook and Amir Abu El-Khair, retains core cast members and the tone of the original installment.Saudi film "Jaheem Al-Aberin" premiered internationally on November 13 at the 47th Cairo International Film Festival in the midnight screenings program. Adapted from Saudi writer Osama Al-Muslum's bestselling novel and produced by MBC Studios, the psychological thriller was shot entirely in Saudi Arabia before beginning theatrical distribution across Saudi, Gulf and Arab cinemas in November.Coming Up:
Saudi musician Rashid Al-Majed performs in Riyadh on November 12 as part of Riyadh Season, featuring work spanning four decades with an orchestra led by conductor Walid Fayed. Tickets will release soon on the Webooking platform.
The third season of Syrian comedy "Abu Janati" launches during Ramadan 2027 following a fifteen-year gap since season two.