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Laqa Sueidan, an Egyptian actress, has reaffirmed her commitment to legal complaints filed against Ashraf Zaki, head of the Egyptian Actors Union, over alleged financial and administrative violations, stating she will not be intimidated by threats to suspend her union membership or cut her income.
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Jordanian Actors Union demands ban on Fadhel Shaker concert — The union formally requested the governor of Balqa prevent a planned performance by Lebanese artist Fadhel Shaker and his son, scheduled for Saturday on the HoverUp stage in the Dead Sea region, citing incomplete permit documentation. The union sent an official letter signed by union president Dr. Hani Al-Jarrah to the province's governor and to the interior ministry.Amr Diab faces one-million-dollar compensation lawsuit — An Egyptian court heard a civil damages claim today from a man demanding compensation for a slapping incident involving singer Amr Diab. The case follows a prior judicial ruling that fined Diab 200 Egyptian pounds and ordered him to pay 10,000 pounds in civil damages to the complainant, Saad Osama.Negla Badr misses Cairo Film Festival opening due to eye surgery — Egyptian actress Negla Badr was absent from the opening ceremony of the 47th Cairo International Film Festival on Wednesday at the Egyptian Opera House after undergoing surgery on her left eye three days before the event. She cited the need for recovery time and rest to avoid strain during healing.Jihan Al-Shammashergy marries cinematographer Ibrahim Al-Najari — Egyptian actress Jihan Al-Shammashergy celebrated her wedding to cinematographer Ibrahim Al-Najari, sharing photos from the ceremony and a special photoshoot published by Harper's Bazaar Arabia. In a personal message, Al-Shammashergy described her husband as someone who taught her that a genuine relationship rests on comfort, security, and friendship beyond emotion.Rania Farid Shawky bans media coverage of daughter's wedding — Egyptian actress Rania Farid Shawky has prohibited press coverage of her daughter Farida's upcoming wedding to preserve family privacy. Shawky made direct contact with a member of the Egyptian Press Syndicate's board to communicate her preference that the event remain a family and close friends gathering away from camera attention.Walid Al-Halani settles with victim's family after Beirut car accident — Young Lebanese actor Walid Al-Halani was released after reports indicated his family reached a settlement with the family of a pedestrian killed in a Beirut traffic incident, with 30,000 dollars reportedly paid in compensation. No official confirmation came from Al-Halani's camp or legal team.Coming Up:
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Nahwa Al-Aseimi, Saudi photographer, placed second in the family category at the 15th Hamdan bin Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (Hipa) 2026, presented at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.