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Lebanese artist Fadel Shaker returned to perform before a live audience for the first time in 14 years at a concert in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, drawing celebration from fellow performers and industry figures. Across Egypt, the ninth edition of the Joonah Film Festival concluded with red-carpet appearances, while the 34th Arab Music Festival and Conference continues at Cairo Opera House with performances from prominent regional artists.
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Fadel Shaker's Stage Return — The Lebanese performer held his first concert before an audience in over a decade at Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia. Industry figures including Turki Al Sheikh, head of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, and Egyptian artists Shireen Abdel Wahab and Tamer Aashour publicly celebrated the performance.Joonah Film Festival Closing — The ninth edition of Egypt's Joonah Film Festival concluded with high attendance and celebrity appearances. Huda Al Atrebi and Farah Yousef were among attendees who drew media attention at the closing ceremony held in the coastal resort city.Arab Music Festival Performances — The 34th Arab Music Festival and Conference is ongoing at Cairo Opera House with performances scheduled throughout the event. Artists including Amal Maher and Ghada Ragab participated in festival programming, with performances continuing daily.Rosa Music Video Release — Egyptian artist Rosa released a music video for her song "Manzara Kadaba" across YouTube and digital platforms. The production is distributed by Warner Music and features a cinematic approach to the hip-hop track.Saudi Film Project Award — The Saudi film project "Sharab" won the ART Channels Prize at Joonah Film Festival, receiving ten thousand dollars as the award for best feature film project.Coming Up:
The 34th Arab Music Festival and Conference continues at Cairo Opera House with additional performances scheduled. New music and entertainment projects across digital platforms are releasing this week from multiple regional artists.