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The family of late composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab is preparing an artistic work documenting his life and creative journey, drawing on private audio recordings held by the family. Separately, Egyptian dancer and performer Locy underwent emergency surgery after suffering a sudden fall at her home and has begun recovery under medical supervision.
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Mohamed Abdel Wahab biography project — The family of the late Arab music composer is developing an artistic work exploring his personal life and creative evolution beyond his musical output. The son announced preparations remain ongoing, with final details and participating names not yet finalized, but the family possesses rare audio recordings of the composer recounting personal memories and stories.Fadhel Shaker health episode in Doha — The Lebanese singer stopped performing mid-concert at Katara Open Theater in Qatar after experiencing a sudden sharp drop in blood sugar levels. He ate a date in front of the audience to restore his balance, then apologized and resumed the performance to warm applause from attendees.Locy emergency surgery — The Egyptian dancer fell suddenly on her back inside her home, prompting hospitalization and emergency surgical intervention following medical examinations. She has since left the hospital and begun recovery at home under doctor supervision, clarifying that recent remarks about retirement were only personal reflection, not a final decision.Medhat Adel on "America Shika Bika" casting — Egyptian screenwriter Medhat Adel revealed that actor Ahmed Zaki declined the lead role in the film before director Khiry Beshara recommended Mohamed Fouad. Fouad initially believed the director was working on a project for singer Amro Diab before Diab clarified he was the chosen actor.Saudi-Pakistani visual arts exhibition opens in Jeddah — The "Wahid" (One) exhibition opened at the Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah, featuring over 60 artists from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan working in visual arts and Arabic calligraphy. Participants include Pakistani Ambassador Ahmad Farooq and renowned calligrapher Shafiq al-Zaman, with works displayed under the theme "One spirit, shared heritage, diverse expressions."Rashed Al-Majed performs until 3 a.m. in Riyadh season — The Emirati singer performed a concert extending to three in the morning at Riyadh season venues, drawing large crowds and strong audience engagement with both classic and new material. Al-Majed announced preparation of a new album and credited song selection as central to his sustained success over four decades.Coming Up:
Rojina begins filming "At Any Price" for Ramadan 2027, a drama series based on real events exploring women's struggles to achieve ambitions amid complex social circumstances. The series involves writer Ghada Abdel Aal and director Tamer Ashry.