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Sunday, November 8, 2026

Ali Mahir Named Egypt National Football Team Coach

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Ali Mahir has taken over as technical director of Egypt's national football team following Hossam Hassan's dismissal. Broadcaster Yasmin Ezzat offered public congratulations and cautionary advice, noting that the coach must navigate the opinions of 120 million Egyptian football fans, and urged him not to clash with Mohamed Salah over controversial statements.

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  • Ali Mahir named Egypt national team coach — Yasmin Ezzat delivered on-air remarks on her program Kalam Al-Nas, welcoming Mahir's appointment while offering tactical counsel about managing public pressure and media commentary from millions of Egyptian supporters and avoiding conflict with star player Mohamed Salah.
  • Ahmed Helmy becomes first Arab actor honored with Madame Tussauds Dubai wax figure — His sister Sally Helmy posted a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, expressing pride in the achievement and emphasizing that no statue could match his true place in her heart, marking a historic honor for Egyptian cinema.
  • Sharjah International Library Conference opens with 400 specialists from 16 nations — The 13th edition of the conference launched Sunday in coordination with the American Library Association and the Sharjah Book Authority, coinciding with the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, bringing together library directors, academics, and professionals from around the world.
  • Amir Al-Masri joins series "180" with Amr Youssef and Merna Nur Al-Din — Producer Karim Abu Zikry formally contracted the actor for the drama production scheduled for Ramadan 2027, a high-action series centered on civil defense personnel and firefighters responding to daily rescue operations and fire emergencies.
  • Amr Abdel Aziz praises actors who work in silence — The performer posted on Facebook expressing admiration for artists including Reham Abdel Ghafour, Mohamed Shaheen, Hamza Al-Eily, Mohamed Mamdouh, and Entesar, citing their preference for letting their work speak rather than promoting their own achievements publicly.
  • Rami Sabry concert tickets on sale for Beirut December 12 — Ticket prices range from 45 to 200 US dollars across eight pricing tiers for the singer's performance scheduled for 2026, part of his ongoing tour calendar.
  • Coming Up:

    Rami Sabry will perform in Beirut on December 12, 2025. Vivo is expected to launch the X500 Ultra smartphone during March or April 2026, targeting professional creators with advanced imaging capabilities.

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