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The Arab entertainment sector entered a period of reflection following the death of veteran musician Hasni Sharif, father of Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny, prompting the cancellation of multiple scheduled performances. Simultaneously, cultural festivals across the Gulf and Levant region moved forward with strong public attendance, reflecting sustained audience engagement with traditional and contemporary arts programming.
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Tamer Hosny cancels Jerash and Al Alamein performances — The Egyptian artist withdrew from his scheduled closing concert at the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts in Jordan and from an evening performance at the new Al Alamein city festival following the death of his father on Friday.Hasni Sharif, veteran Egyptian musician, passes away — The father of prominent singer Tamer Hosny died after a period of illness, prompting widespread tributes from fellow artists and industry figures across the Arab entertainment community.Elissa returns to Jerash after 12-year absence — Lebanese singer Elissa performed at the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts in Jordan, marking her first appearance at the event in over a decade and drawing large public attendance.Bushra Bosail offers condolences to Tamer Hosny family — Moroccan actress Bushra Bosail publicly mourned the passing of Hasni Sharif, the former husband of Tamer Hosny, acknowledging the loss within the entertainment community.Al Ain Date Festival launches inaugural edition — The first edition of the Al Ain Date Festival opened on August 3 under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State and Chairman of the Presidential Court, with multiple institutional participants.Dubai International Quran Prize records unprecedented entries — The 29th edition of the Dubai International Quran Prize received over 12,000 applications from 120 countries within the first two weeks of registration.Coming Up:
The Al Ain Date Festival continues through the conclusion of its inaugural session. The Dubai International Quran Prize competition advances toward adjudication across multiple categories.