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Director Saeed al-Marouk issued a public apology after an Omani passport was featured in a dramatic scene within the Netflix series "Al-Nafs al-Mutmainna" (The Tranquil Soul) in a context involving sorcery and magic. Al-Marouk confirmed the production team has corrected and re-uploaded the modified version to the platform.
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Omani officials and social media users objected to the appearance of an Omani passport in a scene depicting witchcraft and mystical practices. The director stated the inclusion was unintentional and committed to correcting the error through editorial revision.Turkish actor Ozcan Deniz announced he will not participate in television dramas going forward, declaring at the premiere of his film "Son Yemek" (The Last Meal) at the 63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival that television will no longer be part of his career.Nader Siraj published "Nakhiat Beirut: Mawa'id wa Siradiyyat" (The Flavor of Beirut: Tables and Narratives) through Dar al-Mu'allif, tracing Beirut's history through its dishes, vocabulary, and customs, exploring how food became a language of identity, class, and power across decades.Nancy Ajram and Ahlam al-Shamsi reunited at a wedding in Kuwait and exchanged messages of affection on social media, recalling their 24-year friendship that began through shared work on the Arab Idol television program.Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato collaborated on a campaign for Gomez's brand Rare Beauty, launching the "Delena Soft Pinch Blush Bundle," a product named after the nickname fans gave the pair during their Disney channel work together, including the 2009 film "Princess Protection Program."Fadhel Shaker performed at Al-Khobar Arena in Saudi Arabia alongside his son Muhammad Shaker, coinciding with the official announcement of the second season of the Khobar Season festival.Coming Up:
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