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The 26th edition of the Murex d'Or awards ceremony took place in Beirut on September 5, drawing prominent Arab actors, singers, and filmmakers to Casino Lebanon. The event honored established and emerging talent across drama, music, and film categories, with winners and nominees discussing upcoming projects and career reflections on the red carpet.
Lebanese and Arab artists used the platform to announce new productions and address cultural themes. The ceremony maintained its tradition of recognizing regional creative achievement while serving as a venue for industry announcements and personal milestones.
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Kareem Rizk Allah and Karen Razek — Lebanese actress and writer Kareem Rizk Allah received recognition at Murex d'Or, stating "the message has reached" audiences and noting her daughter's pride in the honor. She used her platform to raise the issue of missing persons, centering the conversation on humanitarian concerns.Ragheb Alameh — The Lebanese artist discussed feeling energized and youthful at the ceremony and teased an upcoming project titled "Al-Junoon" (The Madness) to audiences during interviews at the event.Sief Nabeel's "Ya Mahyoob" — The Iraqi singer's song topped the list of five best Arabic songs at Murex d'Or 2026, reflecting strong regional recognition in the music category.Munir Moasseri honored — The veteran Lebanese actor received a tribute award, with organizers recognizing his career contributions; Moasseri emphasized that art serves as guardian of truth.Magi Bou Ghosn and Razan Jamal — Lebanese actresses announced new dramatic collaborations and upcoming television projects during the ceremony, with Bou Ghosn also confirming participation in Riyadh season programming for 2027.Berla Harb advances at Miss World 2026 — Lebanon's representative reached the top ten finalists in the Asia-Pacific region category at the Miss World 2026 pageant held in Vietnam.Coming Up:
New dramatic series and theatrical productions are in development featuring ceremony participants. Ragheb Alameh's project "Al-Junoon" and works involving Razan Jamal and Qusai Khouli remain in preparation for future broadcast.