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Egyptian film "Khurouj Amen" (Safe Exit), directed by Mohamad Hammad, has secured the Golden Star award for best feature film at the ninth edition of the Gouna Film Festival. Meanwhile, Sudanese production "Malakat al-Qotun" (The Cotton Queen), directed by Suzana Mirghani, won the award at the fifteenth International Maghrebi Film Festival. The entertainment calendar continues with festival programming, concert tours, and announcements of upcoming dramatic series scheduled for Ramadan 2027.
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"Khurouj Amen" — The Egyptian feature film directed by Mohamad Hammad has won the Golden Star award for best feature film at the ninth Gouna Film Festival. The award marks a significant recognition for the production at one of the Arab world's major film events."Malakat al-Qotun" — The Sudanese film directed by Suzana Mirghani received the award at the fifteenth International Maghrebi Film Festival, which concluded recently. The production represents Sudanese cinema on the international festival circuit.Ihab Tawfiq Concert Tour — Egyptian singer Ihab Tawfiq is preparing three live performances in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Lebanon following successful appearances during the recent holiday season. The tour continues his regional and international concert commitments.Tom Cruise Lifetime Achievement Award — Hollywood actor Tom Cruise will receive the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremony scheduled for April in Hollywood. The honor recognizes his contribution to cinema.Sharjah International Film Festival — The thirteenth edition of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth will launch Sunday evening, with festival director Jawahir bint Abdullah al-Qassimi emphasizing that the event extends beyond film screening into broader educational and cultural programming.Farah Shaker Concert Special — Lebanese artist Farah Shaker's concert special "Awdat al-Ghayib" (Return of the Absent) will air live tonight on MBC channels as part of the holiday season entertainment schedule.Coming Up:
Ramadan 2027 drama season is building momentum with multiple series in development. "Tamkin," starring Amro Saad and Yasmine Sabry under director-writer Mohamad Sami, will compete in the seasonal slate. Syrian production "Dynamite" brings together actors Samer Ismail, Maram Ali, and Dima Qandilaft for the same period. Additional series including "Ado wa Awlado," featuring Abed Fahd, Anas Tayara, and Daniella Rahma, are confirmed for Ramadan 2027 release.