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Singer Walid Tawfiq recalled his long friendship with the late artist Hani Shaker during remarks on Cairo television, describing him as a refined performer beloved across Egypt and the Arab world. Tawfiq also expressed joy at Fadel Shaker's recent acquittal and his resumption of singing after years of absence.
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Walid Tawfiq and Hani Shaker — Tawfiq attended a recent Egyptian Opera House tribute concert despite suffering from a cold, honoring composer Buleigh Hamdi who had composed seven songs for him. Tawfiq emphasized his respect for Shaker's character and artistry.Fadel Shaker acquittal — Walid Tawfiq stated that he was pleased by Fadel Shaker's acquittal, noting that circumstances had led Shaker astray but he has now returned. Tawfiq expressed hope that Shaker will reclaim his artistic standing and reconnect with audiences.Mariam Ghuriba drama returns — Iraqi actress Mariam Ghuriba is resuming her career after approximately two years with the series "Inkisar," scheduled for broadcast during Ramadan on MBC and the Shahid platform. She is also preparing for a pan-Arab co-production titled "Ban Arab" involving stars from Iraq, Syria, and Egypt.Shams al-Baroudi remembers loss — Retired actress Shams al-Baroudi posted on Facebook about visiting the graves of her late husband Hassan Youssef and their son Abdullah on the anniversary of their deaths. She stressed that grief does not diminish over time and directed a message to critics circulating false rumors about her.Theatrical showcase at Sharm al-Sheikh — The play "Mutawalli and Shafiqah," produced by the Talia Theatre troupe under Sameh Bassiouni, is competing in the main competition of the Sharm al-Sheikh International Youth Theatre Festival under director Mazen al-Gharbawy. The production is scheduled for free public performance on November 2 at Sharm al-Sheikh Cultural Palace Theatre.Tamer Beggato wins podcast award — Captain and media personality Tamer Beggato received the award for Best Podcast for his program "Podcast 23" at The Best 2026 festival held at the Giza Pyramids. The award was presented by media figure Ahmad al-Hawari, festival director.Coming Up:
Mohamed Noor is releasing a new mini album titled "Maak" in November featuring quiet-toned songs with romantic atmospherics. The album aims to deliver emotional depth suited to audiences who favor romantic music.
Iyad Nasrif's MacBook Neo 2 laptop computer is expected to launch in the first half of 2027 with an A19 Pro processor, increased RAM to 12 gigabytes, and new color options, maintaining an approximately annual upgrade cycle for the budget Mac line.