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Al-Ahram Weekly
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt announces winners of state cultural awards for 2025 - News
The Supreme Council of Culture (SCC), headed by Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hano, has officially revealed the recipients of the 2025 State Awards. The announcement, made via an official statement on the Ministry of Culture's Facebook page on Tuesday, follows a comprehensive voting process that recognised individuals for their profound impact on Egypt's cultural and intellectual spheres. The distinguished awards include the Nile Award, the State Appreciation Award, the Excellence Award, and the Encouragement Award. The selection process involved a meeting attended by leading intellectuals, academics, heads of cultural institutions, and representatives from professional unions. Nile Award The prestigious Nile Awards were granted to: Arts category : Architect Dr. Saleh Lamai : Architect Dr. Saleh Lamai Literature category : Dr. Ahmed Darwish : Dr. Ahmed Darwish Social Sciences category : Dr. Ahmed Zayed : Dr. Ahmed Zayed Nile Award for Arab Creators: Palestinian artist Suleiman Anis Mansour Appreciation Award The State Appreciation Awards were granted to: Arts category : Theatre director Shaker Abdel Latif, visual artist Abdel Wahab Abdel Mohsen, and cinematographer Samir Farag. : Theatre director Shaker Abdel Latif, visual artist Abdel Wahab Abdel Mohsen, and cinematographer Samir Farag. Literature category : Poet Ahmed El-Shahawi, critic and writer Dr. Khayri Douma, and writer Fatma El-Maadoul. : Poet Ahmed El-Shahawi, critic and writer Dr. Khayri Douma, and writer Fatma El-Maadoul. Social Sciences category: University professors Dr. Anas Gaafar, Dr. Mohamed Sameh Amr, Dr. Mona Haggag, and Dr. Nevine Massad. Excellence Award The State Awards for Excellence were granted to: Arts category : Artist Nazli Madkour and, posthumously, the late internationally renowned Egyptian pianist Dr. Moshira Eissa. : Artist Nazli Madkour and, posthumously, the late internationally renowned Egyptian pianist Dr. Moshira Eissa. Literature category : Poet Masoud Shoman and Dr. Khaled Abou El-Leil. : Poet Masoud Shoman and Dr. Khaled Abou El-Leil. Social Sciences category: Dr. Samah Fawzy, Dr. Atiya El-Tantawy, and Dr. Nahla Imam. Encouragement Award When it comes to the 2025 Encouragement Awards, 32 creatives were honoured across arts, literature, social sciences, and legal/economic studies. Arts Category (8 prizes; 6 awarded, 2 withheld) Piano Performance : Naghamaya Safwat for her rendition of Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Film Script : Mahmoud Zein for Wala Azaa' Lil Sayedat. : Mahmoud Zein for Wala Azaa' Lil Sayedat. Children's Book Illustration : Heidi Fawzy for Ta'aqqal... Ya Marah. : Heidi Fawzy for Ta'aqqal... Ya Marah. Theatrical Scenography : Nehad El-Sayed for Shatat. : Nehad El-Sayed for Shatat. Digital Media & Architecture : Mostafa Salem for an awareness series on heritage preservation. : Mostafa Salem for an awareness series on heritage preservation. Painting : Dr. Islam El-Reihany for The Music of the Body. : Dr. Islam El-Reihany for The Music of the Body. Withheld: Prizes for 'E-marketing for handicrafts' and 'Fiber Art'. Literature (8 prizes) Historical Novel : Doaa Gamal El-Bady for Crows That Don't Eat the Dead. Short Story Collection : Ahmed Yasser Fathy for A Very Lonely City. : Ahmed Yasser Fathy for A Very Lonely City. Classical Poetry : Mohamed Refai for The Cry of a Coin. : Mohamed Refai for The Cry of a Coin. Colloquial Poetry : Ibrahim Abou Samra for Balta Shi'r. : Ibrahim Abou Samra for Balta Shi'r. Computational Linguistics : Marwa Mostafa Amin for Functions of the Electronic Dictionary. : Marwa Mostafa Amin for Functions of the Electronic Dictionary. Narrative Criticism : Aly Kotb for Singing and Music in the Literature of Naguib Mahfouz. : Aly Kotb for Singing and Music in the Literature of Naguib Mahfouz. Translation (Turkish-Arabic) : Sousana Sayed Mohamed for A Strange Woman by Leyla Erbil. : Sousana Sayed Mohamed for A Strange Woman by Leyla Erbil. Translation (Arabic to Asian/African languages): Shared by Dina Mohamed Bayoumi (Suspense and Horror Between China and Egypt) and Mohamed Abdelrahman Farag (Al-Mukhtasar Al-Shafi fi Al-Iman Al-Kafi). Social Sciences History, Archaeology & Heritage (shared) : Dr. Ahmed Ma'arouf for Walls with Gates: Political Borders in Islamic Historical Heritage. Dr. Sherif Imam for Saad Zaghloul in Gramsci's Mirror. : Geography & Environment : Dr. Shaimaa Mohamed Wehba for research on water pollution and income inequality in Egypt. : Dr. Shaimaa Mohamed Wehba for research on water pollution and income inequality in Egypt. Philosophy & Anthropology : Irene Samir Hakim for The Many Faces of Female Genital Mutilation. : Irene Samir Hakim for The Many Faces of Female Genital Mutilation. Educational Sciences : Dr. Mohamed Abdel Khaleq for Dimensions of Global Education in Stoic Philosophy. : Dr. Mohamed Abdel Khaleq for Dimensions of Global Education in Stoic Philosophy. Media : Student team (Ramaj Osman, Gharib Reda, Farah Abdelkarim, etc.) for the film Hayy Falasteen, directed by Martina Wagdy. : Student team (Ramaj Osman, Gharib Reda, Farah Abdelkarim, etc.) for the film Hayy Falasteen, directed by Martina Wagdy. Administrative Sciences : Dr. Islam Abdel Bari for Decoding Buy Now, Pay Later in Egypt. : Dr. Islam Abdel Bari for Decoding Buy Now, Pay Later in Egypt. Documentation & Publishing : Dr. Alaa Jaafar Al-Sadiq for research on local journal indexing. : Dr. Alaa Jaafar Al-Sadiq for research on local journal indexing. Digital Culture: Dr. Ahmed Magdy for How AI Has Changed the Film Industry. Legal and Economic Sciences (6 prizes awarded, 2 withheld) Inflation in the Egyptian Economy : Dr. Gehan Abdel Salam Mahmoud for Tackling Inflation amid Global Crises. : Dr. Gehan Abdel Salam Mahmoud for Tackling Inflation amid Global Crises. Climate Change : Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Okasha for Climate Change and Economic Sustainability. : Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Okasha for Climate Change and Economic Sustainability. Russian–Ukrainian War & International Relations : Shared by Dr. Raghda El-Beheiry, Dr. Adnan Moussa, and Mr. Mahmoud Kassem. : Shared by Dr. Raghda El-Beheiry, Dr. Adnan Moussa, and Mr. Mahmoud Kassem. Geopolitical Shifts : Ahmed Abdel Fattah Askar for Strategic Transformations in the Horn of Africa (2020–2024). : Ahmed Abdel Fattah Askar for Strategic Transformations in the Horn of Africa (2020–2024). Right to Privacy : Dr. Mohamed Mesbah El-Naghy for Constitutional Guarantees for Genetic Privacy. : Dr. Mohamed Mesbah El-Naghy for Constitutional Guarantees for Genetic Privacy. Cultural Diversity Management : Dr. Mahmoud Hussein Abou Seif for The Principle of Non-Refoulement in European Human Rights Law. : Dr. Mahmoud Hussein Abou Seif for The Principle of Non-Refoulement in European Human Rights Law. Withheld: Prizes for 'Personal Data Protection under Cyber Law' and 'Citizenship Through Investment'. Minister Hano emphasised that these awards represent one of the highest forms of recognition granted by the Egyptian state, describing them as the culmination of long and distinguished careers marked by creativity and dedication. Hano reaffirmed the state's continued commitment to supporting intellectuals and creators who contribute to strengthening Egypt's cultural identity and promoting values of diversity, openness, and awareness, the statement pointed out. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Broadcast Pro
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Egyptian film ‘Ahmed & Ahmed' set for July 2 cinema release
The concept, screenplay and dialogue were crafted by Ahmed Darwish and Mohamed Abdullah, with Ahmed Nader Galal directing the film. The production company behind the Egyptian film Ahmed & Ahmed has officially confirmed that the movie will premiere in cinemas on July 2. Featuring Ahmed al-Sakka and Ahmed Fahmy in the lead roles, the film promises a suspenseful and unpredictable storyline that delves into themes of identity and memory. The plot follows the journey of a man named Ahmed who returns to Egypt after spending years abroad, hoping to start a new chapter in his life. His plans are upended when his uncle—also named Ahmed—suffers a mysterious accident that leads to memory loss. What begins as a personal crisis soon unravels into a larger enigma when it's revealed that the uncle has multiple personalities. As the two navigate this psychological maze, they encounter a range of unexpected characters, including a feared arms dealer, members of the mafia, and a compassionate schoolteacher. Their mission becomes one of survival, discovery, and confronting the hidden pasts tied to each persona. Ahmed & Ahmed boasts a star-studded supporting cast, including Gihane El Shamashergy, Tarek Lotfy, Ghada Abdel Razek, Ali Sobhi, Mohamed Lotfy and Rushdy El Shamy. The film is the creative work of Ahmed Darwish and Mohamed Abdullah, who developed the story, screenplay and dialogue. Direction is led by Ahmed Nader Galal, promising a cinematic experience packed with suspense, drama and emotional depth.
CBS News
26-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
SportsNet Pittsburgh launches "season pass" option for SNP 360 streaming service
SportsNet Pittsburgh has announced a "season pass" option for its direct-to-consumer streaming service, SNP 360. Fans can now purchase a six-month pass to SNP 360 for $99.99 as another way to follow the Pirates, Penguins, and other local sports programming the service offers, according to a press release given by SportsNet Pittsburgh. Unless cancelled, the six-month plan will auto-renew at the end of every period. SportsNet Pittsburgh also offers fans a monthly subscription model, which as of Tuesday, March 25, begins at $21.99 per month. However, fans who previously subscribed at the current $17.99 monthly rate will continue to be charged that price for as long as they maintain their subscription. If a subscription is canceled and later reactivated, the updated monthly cost of $21.99 (or the then-current monthly price) will apply. "We're excited to offer a new way for Pittsburgh fans to stay connected to their teams with the launch of the SNP 360 Season Pass," said Ahmed Darwish, CMO of SportsNet Pittsburgh. "Whether you're catching every puck drop or following every pitch, SNP 360 makes it easy and affordable to watch your favorite teams, your way." A subscription to SNP 360 includes access to the SportsNet Pittsburgh and SportsNet Pittsburgh+ TV channels, which can be streamed directly on desktop, mobile, and connected TV devices.
