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Haidar Karim has finished production on "Cocktail," a comedy-drama series he wrote and directed exploring daily Gulf life through standalone yet thematically connected episodes. Each episode runs 20–30 minutes and tackles social behavior, family issues, or humorous situations rooted in Gulf culture, concluding with irony or a human message.
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"Cocktail" series by Haidar Karim — The first episode, titled "Shepherd," centers on a Gulf office worker entering retirement after decades of service who discovers a limited pension and decides to invest in a poultry farm with a partner, only to discover he has fallen victim to fraud.Marcel Khalife opens 27th International Oud Festival in Tetouan — The Lebanese musician and singer, age 76, performed the opening concert of the festival's 27th edition on Thursday at Teatro Espanol in Tetouan, northern Morocco, with the venue at full capacity and dozens of people watching from outside on a large screen. The festival runs under the theme "The Mediterranean: Three Cultures" to mark Tetouan's designation as capital of culture and dialogue for 2026 by the Union for the Mediterranean.Aiten Amer apologizes to Shimaà Seif after five years — Egyptian actress Shimaà Seif revealed details of a remark made by Aiten Amer approximately five years ago during a private conversation that upset her, in which Amer said Seif would not conceive unless she lost weight. Seif disclosed the incident during a television program appearance, clarifying that Amer was the source of the comment, contradicting earlier rumors attributing it to other actresses.Coming Up:
The 27th International Oud Festival in Tetouan continues with performances and cultural events celebrating Mediterranean music and dialogue through the festival's run.
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Haidar Karim finishes production on his new comedy-drama series "Cocktail," exploring daily Gulf life through separate episodes tackling social issues and family dilemmas, with each episode running 20–30 minutes.