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Syrian actor Qais al-Sheikh Najib is currently filming the new series "Al-Rahma" in Istanbul, a 90-episode Arabic adaptation of a Turkish original, reuniting him with co-star Saba Mubarak for the first time in 12 years. The series is directed by a Turkish filmmaker and written by Syrian screenwriter Lubna Mushlah.
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Al-Rahma — The drama stars Qais al-Sheikh Najib, Saba Mubarak, Bassem Yakhour, Reem Kafarena, Ayman Abdel Salam, Rula Baqsamati, Ranin Matter, Joe Tarraq, Jamal al-Ali, Sabah Barakat, and Junaid Zain al-Din. The collaboration marks Qais al-Sheikh Najib's return to work with Saba Mubarak after their last project 12 years ago.Fadhel Shaker in Baghdad — Lebanese singer Fadhel Shaker will perform at Iraq's National Theatre on Friday, 27 November 2026, marking his first concert appearance in Baghdad and part of his return to live performance after an absence of approximately 14 years.Bassem Khayat in "Columbia" — Actor Bassem Khayat has appeared in first-look footage from the series "Columbia," directed by Rasha Sharbatji, marking his return to filming in Syria after 16 years away. The series is scheduled for Ramadan 2027 release, with shooting currently underway in Maaloula, Damascus countryside."Al-Maghsala" wins at Sharjah — The film "Al-Maghsala," directed by Zamo Makhuanazi, received the award for Best Narrative Feature at the ninth edition of the Sharjah Film Platform, held from 30 October to 8 November. The jury praised its depiction of apartheid-era South Africa and its examination of family separation and racial persecution."Hadouta" releases in Egypt and UAE — Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy's film "Hadouta" releases Wednesday, 11 November in Egyptian cinemas and Thursday, 12 November in UAE theatres, marking his return to cinema after a four-year absence since "Wahid Tany" in 2022. The film costars Amina Khaled."Ashmawi" music score — Composer Omar Khayrat will compose the score for the series "Ashmawi," starring Mohamed Ramadan and directed by Peter Mimi, scheduled for Ramadan 2027. Ramadan portrays a man named Khalifa, a widowed father of three working as an execution official in Egyptian prisons.Coming Up:
"Hadouta" reaches UAE audiences on 12 November, while "Columbia" and "Ashmawi" approach production completion ahead of Ramadan 2027 broadcast.