Category: culture and media

Malmo Arab Film Festival MAFF is now accepting entries of film projects in development for MAFF Industry Days 11th edition, slated to take place in Malmo-Sweden, from 30 April – 3 May 2025. The Malmö Arab Film Festival is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for short film projects in development as part of the 11th edition of MAFF Industry Days, scheduled for 2025.With the continued support of Film i Skåne for the eleventh consecutive year, the MAFF Industry Days funding initiatives remain committed to supporting aspiring filmmakers and fostering the production of short films in…

The Malmö Arab Film Festival has announced a partnership agreement with EgyptAir, making the airline one of the official sponsors of the festival’s 15th edition, set to take place in Malmö, Sweden, from April 29 to May 5, 2025. The agreement was signed by Mouhamad Keblawi, founder and president of the Malmö Arab Film Festival, and Mr. Mohamed El-Alfy, EgyptAir’s Regional Office Manager for Northern Europe and the Baltic region. This partnership reflects EgyptAir’s commitment to supporting cultural and artistic events that strengthen connections between the Arab world and Europe.…

Béchir Boussandel’s exhibition “ Tenté par d’autres soleils ” opens to the public at Centre d’art B7L9, from January 23 to March 30, 2025 – Bhar Lazreg. The opening will be followed by an exclusive concert by artist Amaka Jaji, who will present his new album “Tidet”, at 8 pm on the B7L9 rooftop. Today sees the opening of “ Tenté par d’autres soleils” at the Centre d’art B7L9 in Bhar Lazreg, an original presentation of the work of Franco-Tunisian artist Béchir Boussandel. The artist’s first solo exhibition in Tunisia,…

The Tunis Opera Theatre hosted the opening ceremony of the ninth edition of the Journées Musicales de Carthage (JMC) festival on Saturday evening, running from January 18 to 24, 2025 under the slogan “Feeling the beat”. The JMC provides a platform for exchange and discovery of contemporary musical creation in Tunisia and beyond. The Cité de la Culture will host an exhibition, JMC Expo, featuring portraits of the artists and groups taking part in this year’s event and the JMC Market dedicated to exhibitors working in the music industry. This…

Annual award ceremony in Riyadh is one of the biggest events of its kind in the region Singers Assala Nasri and Ayed, television series AlRawabi School for Girls and Nema El Avoccato and the film Welad Al Rizk: El Qadia were among the big winners of the 2025 Joy Awards. Held in Riyadh on Saturday, the star-studded event showcased the creme de la creme of the Arab world’s music and film talents, alongside internationally renowned figures. Actors Nelly Karim and Ahmed Ezz graced the lavender carpet alongside Hollywood greats such as actor Morgan Freeman and film composer Hans…

The Cairo International Film Festival, presided over by the esteemed star Hussein Fahmy, is pleased to announce that its upcoming 46th edition will take place from 12th to 21st of November, 2025, at the Cairo Opera House. Commenting on the announcement, Hussein Fahmy stated: “With the announcement of our upcoming edition, we recognize the immense effort required to face its challenges and achieve the success we aspire to, while also learning from past experiences. We are confident that this edition will leave a distinctive mark on the history of the…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today chaired the 112th Executive Council meeting of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) in Hammamet, Tunisia, with the participation of member states and the presence of ASBU President Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Harthi, Spa reports. In his address during the meeting, Al-Harthi stressed the importance of boosting Arab media cooperation to serve development issues and convey the voice of Arab people to the world. He noted that this meeting represents a crucial step toward unifying media efforts among member states, with a strategic vision focused…

Head of the Iraqi Media Network Kareem Hammadi participated on Monday in the 112th Executive Council meeting of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) held in Hammamet, Tunisia, where he reaffirmed Baghdad’s full preparedness to host the 4th Arab Media Conference in April, reportsreports. During his address, Hammadi underscored Iraq’s readiness to ensure the success of the upcoming conference and extended an invitation to media professionals across the Arab world. The Iraqi delegation, led by Hammadi, is also scheduled to attend the 44th General Assembly of the Union, which will be officially inaugurated by…

Rhythmic beats echoed through the Tunis Opera Theatre stage as dancers faced off at the first-ever edition in the Arab world of a street dance tournament originating in Paris. This year’s Juste Debout is hosted in eight cities including London, New York, Beijing and Tokyo, as well as the Tunisian capital. Bruce Ykanji, a French-Cameroonian dancer who founded the competition in 2002, said over 300 young Tunisians turned up to showcase their skills over the weekend. “This leg of the tournament is very important, because it is a first for…