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Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad al-Qasimi, ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair today at Expo Centre Sharjah, running until November 15 under the theme "Storytellers," with Oman as guest of honor and the Arab Comprehensive Encyclopedia launching as a major new publication.
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Miss Hana Television Series — Producer Tareq al-Ganainy's TVision company has contracted the cast for the 15-episode family comedy-drama starring Asma Galal, alongside Ahmed Khaled Saleh, Sarah Abdel Rahman, Fedra, Sama Ibrahim, Ahmed Radwan, and Dona Imam. Filming is set to begin in coming days ahead of the 2027 Ramadan season.Miaar Othman Honored by President al-Sisi — Student and winner of the tenth edition of the Arab Reading Challenge 2026, Miaar Othman received Egypt's Medal of Excellence Second Class from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday. She recited a poem expressing love for Egypt during the official reception.Eshmawi Series Production Resumes — Sabbah Productions confirmed that temporary filming suspension for the Eshmawi series was solely to complete set construction, denying reports of conflict between star Mohamed Ramadan and director Peter Mimi. Production will resume within two days, with the company stating the entire team maintains mutual respect and shared commitment to delivering quality work.Redmi Turbo 6 Max Battery Specifications Confirmed — Leaker Digital Chat Station has disclosed that the upcoming Redmi Turbo 6 Max will feature an 11,000 mAh battery, marking the largest capacity in Xiaomi phone history. The device will also include a Dimensity processor and a 7-inch display.Tawlet Performs with Composer Nair Nagui in Cairo — Singer Tawlet will perform an orchestral concert alongside composer Nair Nagui on November 27 at Abdeen Palace, marking their first collaborative performance, blending classical orchestra music with pop songs Tawlet is known for. Tawlet is also scheduled to perform in Washington, D.C., on November 5.Supreme Media Council Honors Egyptian Journalists and Institutions — Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation announced that Dr. Mona al-Hadidi, writer and poet Farouq Jowaidah, Al-Ahram Foundation, and Cairo News Channel have won the Arab Excellence Award during the 56th ordinary session of the Arab Ministers of Information Council held Wednesday at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo.Coming Up:
Madah Season Seven begins filming this Saturday, featuring Hamada Hilal in the lead role, with production moving between Cairo and Sohag governorates. The series is scheduled for the 2027 Ramadan drama season.
HyperOS 4 rollout from Xiaomi reaches 33 eligible devices in the first batch during early November 2026, with 82 total devices expected to receive the update in phases, focusing on flagship and newer models to ensure performance stability.