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Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel Wahab will perform at Congress Arena in Zouk Mosbeh, north Beirut, on 26 December, marking her return to Lebanese audiences after an extended absence. Separately, British writer M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel "The End of Everything," a science fiction work set in post-catastrophe Britain.
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Sherine Abdel Wahab concert — The Egyptian singer is scheduled to perform on 26 December at Congress Arena in Zouk Mosbeh. The performance marks a significant return to the Lebanese stage after a long period away from the Beirut audience.M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize 2026 — The 81-year-old British novelist won the prestigious literary award for "The End of Everything," a novel imagining Britain isolated from the world after an unexplained disaster. The work examines political isolation, Brexit, and the Trump era through a science fiction lens, with Booker judge Mary Beard describing it as "the politics of the present as seen through" the author's vision.Muhammad Kanaan exhibition opens — Artist Muhammad Kanaan launches his multimedia exhibition "The Joy of Formation" today at Beirut Art Center, running until 12 February. The show combines painting, sculpture, architecture, textiles, moving image, sound, and performance, building on research into the 13th-century text "Wonders of Creatures and Marvels of Existence" by scholar Zakaria al-Qazwini.Walid al-Halani case reaches settlement — Artist Walid al-Halani, son of singer Assi al-Halani, has been released on bail after the victim's family agreed to drop their personal claim in the fatal traffic accident case in Beirut. The family's decision to waive their right permits his release under Lebanese law, though prosecutors retain authority over public charges.Hani al-Omari releases "Five Roses" — Singer Hani al-Omari released a new music video titled "Five Roses," a cinematic production featuring choreography and theatrical presentation. The song is part of a new album scheduled for release in early 2027.Coming Up:
Poet Abdel Qadoura will perform at a memorial event titled "Our Martyrs, All Our Glory" on 12 November at Ghubayri Municipal Social Health Center. The second edition of the exhibition "In the Beginning Was Resistance 2" opens 17 November at Dar al-Nadwa and runs through 30 November, showcasing political and historical posters documenting resistance and liberation.