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Lina Atallah, editor-in-chief of Mada Masr, was detained by Egyptian security forces and the independent news website was ordered shut by Cairo's New Giza Misdemeanor Court, which convicted Atallah of operating an unlicensed news site and imposed a fine of three million Egyptian pounds (approximately 53,000 dollars).
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Joe Malouf's "Mish Masrahiya" Season 2 — The MTV program returned to air with its opening episode addressing federalism in Lebanon, drawing criticism for its approach to engaging Generation Z audiences on complex political topics rather than facilitating serious discussion.Nizar Sabour retrospective in Beirut — A career exhibition titled "Across Time" at Jah Gallery showcases five decades of work by the Syrian artist, spanning portraiture, iconography, and abstraction, documenting memory shifts and the impact of Syria's conflict through materials including ash, earth, gold leaf, and wood.Sirin Abdel Nour in "Tic Tac" series — The Lebanese actress stars alongside Syrian actor Anas Tayara in a micro-drama format that condenses storytelling into vertical video segments, representing an experimental shift toward mobile-first drama production.Sharabel film in Lebanese cinemas — The biographical feature draws substantial audiences and generates emotional responses focused on spiritual themes and religious figures central to Lebanese heritage.Josephe Attiya releases "Am Habbo Ktir" — The Lebanese artist released a new song in Lebanese dialect exploring romantic attraction and longing, accompanied by a black-and-white music video directed by Jood Bordoukan.Fadi Shaker performs in Riyadh — The Lebanese singer returned to live performance after a 14-year absence, staging two concerts at Abu Bakr Salem Theatre during Riyadh Season 2026 on October 22 and 23.Coming Up:
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