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Egyptian actress Shimaya Sief disclosed that actress Aiten Amer made a controversial statement discouraging her from having children unless she lost weight, exonerating actresses Badriya Talba and Entesar from accusations that had circulated for months.
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Walid Toufiq addresses marriage rumor with Athar al-Hakim — The Lebanese singer recounted filming their music video "Inzil Ya Jamil ala al-Saaha," explaining that al-Hakim refused to hold his hand during a dance scene unless they were married, clarifying the anecdote was personal professionalism rather than an actual relationship.Ashraf Zaki defends actresses against style criticism — The head of Egypt's acting union responded to broadcaster Najwa Ibrahim's public critique of actresses' festival appearances, stating that fashion disagreements are legitimate but should remain objective and respectful, without generalizing or intruding on private lives.Dina al-Sharbini explains her presence at Amr Diab concert — The Egyptian actress dismissed speculation about her relationship status after dancing to his songs at a Gouna event, describing his musical standing as exceptional and clarifying that enjoying his performances requires no deeper explanation.Karim Abu Dhikri defends "180" series originality — The producer stated that preparation for actor Amro Youssef's drama series began years ago, with documented official correspondence dating to May 2023 with Egypt's Interior Ministry, and announced the series will air during Ramadan 2027.Maestro Magd details conducting Fadel Shaker's reunion concerts — The orchestra conductor described leading the musical ensemble during the "Return of the Absent" performances in Riyadh as transcendent, recalling rehearsals with Shaker and the emotional intensity of coordinating the full orchestra during the shows.Nessreen Tafesh attributes separation to artistic incompatibility — The Syrian actress told the program Face to Face that jealousy and difficulty understanding the nature of artistic work prompted her split from Egyptian businessman Ahmad Gohar, adding she set remarriage conditions anew and prioritized mutual respect over continued conflict.Coming Up:
The fifth European Film Festival opens in Riyadh on November 2, 2026, featuring 16 films representing 16 European countries during public screenings from November 3-10, with Arabic and English subtitles. The Algeria International Book Fair 2026 opened today with Saudi Arabia as guest of honor, highlighting developments in Arabic literature, publishing, and translation across both nations.