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Rihaam Abdel Ghaffour will compete in Ramadan 2027 drama marathon with a 15-episode series titled "Personal Photos of Maryam," written by Maryam Naoun and directed by Maryam Al-Bajoury, with production by Muhammad Meshish. The series is one of several major television projects announced for the upcoming seasonal slate across Egyptian and Arab broadcasting platforms.
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Sameera Saeed reunites lyricist Nader Abdallah and composer Amro Mustafa on a new song titled "Kibrit wa Khibt," included in her album "What If." The collaboration marks their first work together since 2001, when they created "I Confess" for artist Fares' album "I Swear by God."Palestinian director Firuz Hassan competes at the 47th Cairo International Film Festival (11-20 November 2026) with her short film "Gentle Butterfly" in the official competition. The festival appearance marks the film's Arab premiere and is supported by the Motamadon cultural program.Egyptian director Ahmad Abdel Sayed returns to Cairo International Film Festival with "Berlin," a feature exploring three interwoven stories of characters from various Eastern countries seeking safety and equality in Berlin. The cast includes Muna Shalaby, Yosra El Louz, Muhammad Hatim, and Jihad Hussam El Din, competing among 12 films in the official selection.Amina Khalil stars in "Al-Khatiba" for Ramadan 2027, a 15-episode comedy about traditional matchmaking navigating modern dating apps and social media. The work shifts toward lighter material after her 2025 Ramadan series "Lam Shamsiyya."The first awards ceremony for artificial intelligence-generated music took place Friday in Los Angeles, honoring creators using the technology in songwriting and production. Event presenters affirmed that AI music should be recognized as a new art form requiring genuine talent and extensive technical direction.UAE-based creative studio Seeds for Creativity, led by engineer Saif Al-Sabbagh, presented three installations blending heritage with contemporary technology at the 22nd edition of Art Nights, held at Dubai Financial Centre. The event spans four days and showcases Emirati and international talent across installations, live performances, workshops, and exhibitions.Coming Up:
Cairo International Film Festival runs 11-20 November 2026 with international and regional features in competition. Ramadan 2027 drama slate will feature announcements of additional cast members and filming schedules for competing series through early 2027.