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CairoScene
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Exclusive: The Egyptian Designer Behind Mo Salah's Adidas Boots
Exclusive: The Egyptian Designer Behind Mo Salah's Adidas Boots Mo Salah's Custom Boots weren't made for walking. They were made for history. And they were made by an Egyptian. Remember those custom boots Mohamed Salah wore for his final game with Liverpool? The ones Adidas gave him to mark the end of an era at Anfield: gold-striped, hand-sketched, and never-for-sale? Well, turns out they weren't just made for a game. They were made for history. And they were made by another Egyptian. Enter Abdu Galal. A designer born in Cairo, now based in Nürnberg, and maybe the most important name you haven't heard yet. Because when the Egyptian King stepped onto the pitch on May 25, it wasn't just his name that was going down in Premier League lore, it was Galal's too. And we've got the exclusive first look at the original sketches that brought Salah's final-match boots to life. When he sat down to design the final boots of his favourite footballer, he wasn't designing for a client, nor even for a person, he was designing for a myth. 'I thought I'd be overwhelmed,' he wrote on Instagram. 'I've followed every match, every goal, every celebration. So how do you separate being a fan…from being a designer?' You don't. That's the point. These boots were designed for Salah's feet, yes, but also for every Egyptian watching from afar. These boots may never sit on a store shelf, or behind auction glass; they represent something more than commercial value. They mark a moment of connection: from one Egyptian legend to another in the making. 'This wasn't a product launch,' Galal explains . 'It was a love letter. From one Egyptian to another. From fan to hero. From story to legacy.' And then came the moment. Final game. Final goal. Final boots. Salah equalised in the 84th minute, a record-matching 29th goal of the season. One last magic trick from the magician. And at the centre of it all? At the source of the legacy-consolidating feat? Galal's boots. The designer's own story is its own kind of odyssey. A graduate of Miami Ad School Europe, Galal has brought his hybrid eye to projects with Facebook, IKEA, and now Adidas, where he's been full-time since 2022. His work has been recognised by everyone from The One Show to the Webby Awards. Yet, this task felt less professional, and entirely personal. In the hand-sketched fuzziness of the sketches, this love shines through. "There was something different about this project," Galal wrote. "It wasn't just a boot. It was a thank you. A visual celebration of his records, his roots, and his bond with the fans."
See - Sada Elbalad
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ramez Galal's Film Gets Title
Yara Sameh Egyptian actor Ramez Galal's upcoming film has received a title. It is set to be shoot under the title "Big Ramy". The cast also includes Nesreen Amin, Mohamed Abdel Rahman, Mahmoud Hafez, Hoda Eletreby, and more. Mahmoud Karim directs the pic from a script by Farouk Hashem and Mustafa Omar. "Big Ramy" also reunites Galal with Karim for the fifth time. They previously collaborated on the films "Raghda Motawahisha", "Sabe Alboromba" (2019), "Ahmed Notre Dame" (2021), and "Akhi Fok El Shagara" (2023). Galal was last seen on the big screen in the comedy film 'Akhi Fok El Shagara'. Galal, born on 20 April 1973, is the son of the theater director Galal Tawfik and the younger brother of the star Yasser Galal. He graduated from the institute for dramatic arts and served his military service afterward, then resumed his acting career. The actor is also best known for his prank shows which are aired every year during Ramadan. He has pranked famous Egyptian people and international stars such as Paris Hilton, Steven Seagal, and Shah Rukh Khan. Galal has hosted a prank show every Ramadan over the past seven years, which is popular with half the population of the Arab world. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
CairoScene
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Amina Galal Is Making Fashion On Her Own Terms
Amina Galal Is Making Fashion On Her Own Terms Amina Galal debuts Volume Two of her collection 'In Our Alleys' at Maison 69 on April 16th. In an industry that demands constant innovation, one Cairo-based designer is stepping off the hamster wheel and into the alleys. For Amina Galal, fashion isn't a breathless sprint through fleeting trends, but a slow, deliberate unfolding of stories. In a radical rewriting of the traditional fashion calendar, Galal has found a structure which works for her and the pieces she is determined to save from the digital vacuum. It's not just a designing choice, it's a manifesto on reclaiming stories, space, and time. No seasons. No rush. Amina Galal works in volumes. Two a year. Same collection, new layer. It's a fashion format that reads more like a novel than a lookbook. More literary than commercial. More rooted than reactive. 'As an emerging designer, I believe it's our responsibility to question the existing norms and find ways to improve the industry,' Galal shares. 'The volume approach is my way of contributing to a more sustainable and meaningful fashion landscape, where the art of creation isn't rushed, but instead savored and understood over time.' Her latest collection, 'In Our Alleys', is a slow, textured unfolding of Egypt's forgotten corners and the people who inhabit them. In its second volume, the palette darkens, lines sharpen, and the story breathes into life. 'Every detail, from fabric selection to construction, is a testament to the heritage and history I'm portraying,' Amina Galal tells SceneStyled. Yet this volume doesn't linger in the past. It is rooted in tradition but refracted through a futuristic lens, and the sun-bleached nostalgia of volume one is propelled into a hyper-modern realm. Time-honoured silhouettes frame contemporary motifs, traditional prints are sliced with clean lines, and contradictions become conversation. Here, duality is a design language, and Amina Galal speaks in clear terms. 'It's about building connections between past and present, between people, and between cultures. My brand seeks to correct these misinterpretations of our culture by presenting a different narrative, one rooted in positive, meaningful cultural expression.' Take the brand's logo: the green fibula. Religion may have given green a bad rep, but green in Arabic culture represents prosperity, hope, and peace. Projected onto the fibula - an ancient fastening tool used by women - it becomes a symbol of connection: between garments, histories, and women across eras. 'Just as the fibula connected garments and told the stories of women across time, my brand seeks to connect people through design while telling stories that reflect our authentic shared heritage and values,' Amina Adds. 'It's a reminder of the richness of our culture, and my goal is to modernize that, making it relevant and meaningful to contemporary audiences.' If she had to distill the collection in three words? 'Resilient, layered, authentic'. This isn't token craft. It's not heritage for the Instagram feed. Everything is built with intention - and with people. Each piece carries the fingerprints of the local artisan who hand crafted it, the words of the people who inspired it, and the cultural anecdotes that informed it. It is a living, breathing collaboration with a community of local artisans. 'The most rewarding aspect has been witnessing the excitement and encouragement from the artisans and craftsmen I work with,' Amina reveals. 'Their enthusiasm for embarking on this journey with me has been incredibly uplifting.' It comes of no surprise, then, that after a successful soft launch at Paris Fashion Week, Galal returned to her roots. Not because she had to but because Cairo is home - in all its chaos, artistry, and authenticity. This isn't just a brand. It's a reclamation. Of space, of narrative, of rhythm. And it's only the beginning. Volume Two of 'In Our Alleys' is now available at Maison 69.
See - Sada Elbalad
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Ramez Galal Teams Up with Nesreen Amin for Next Film
Yara Sameh Egyptian actor Ramez Galal will once again team up with actress Nesreen Amin for a new film. The untitled project marks the second collaboration between the two stars. They previously collaborated on the 2018 film "Raghda Motawahisha." It also reunites Galal with director Mahmoud Karim for the fifth time. They previously collaborated on the films "Raghda Motawahisha", "Sabe Alboromba" (2019), "Ahmed Notre Dame" (2021), and "Akhi Fok El Shagara" (2023). Galal was last seen on the big screen in the comedy film 'Akhi Fok El Shagara' and Amin in the film "El Dashash". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ramez Galal (@ramezgalal) Galal, born on 20 April 1973, is the son of the theater director Galal Tawfik and the younger brother of the star Yasser Galal. He graduated from the institute for dramatic arts and served his military service afterward, then resumed his acting career. The actor is also best known for his prank shows which are aired every year during Ramadan. He has pranked famous Egyptian people and international stars such as Paris Hilton, Steven Seagal, and Shah Rukh Khan. Galal has hosted a prank show every Ramadan over the past seven years, which is popular with half the population of the Arab world. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Arts & Culture Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)
Arabian Business
15-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Arab internet users reach 348 million as digital transformation accelerates: Report
Internet users in the Arab region now total approximately 348 million, representing 70.2 per cent of the total population of 496 million, according to research conducted by Galal & Karawi Management Consulting in collaboration with Orient Planet Research. The study on digital transformation in the Arab World also found that social media usage has increased to 228 million users, or 46 per cent of the total population. Rising Arab internet penetration Drawing information from sources including DataReportal, GSMA Intelligence, Statista, Semrush, and Sky, the research compares digital landscapes between the Arab League and European Union. Eng. Asem Galal, Co-founder of Galal & Karawi Management Consulting, highlighted that digital platforms now form the foundation of Arab governments' engagement strategies with Millennial and Gen Z populations. He stressed the necessity of developing national digital content that reflects the region's cultural identity while incorporating artificial intelligence technologies. This approach, Galal explained, plays a crucial role in stimulating community interaction and public participation. His observations align with the digital transformation initiatives implemented by various Arab governments to foster sustainable development and establish a forward-looking digital ecosystem Dr. Nidal Abou Zaki, Managing Director of Orient Planet Group, noted that 'The statistics are a testament to the expanding digital potential within the Arab region, establishing it as an epicentre for innovation and growth.' 'By embracing the latest technological innovations and fortifying the digital infrastructure, we can enhance global competitiveness, attract investments in technology and knowledge-based sectors, and expedite the process of digital transformation,' he added. Arab-EU digital gap narrows The research reveals that the digital divide between the Arab World and European Union is shrinking. While the EU has approximately 419 million internet users, the Arab region follows with 348 million, a difference of only 71 million users. Social media usage shows even closer figures, with the EU having roughly 230 million users compared to the Arab World's 228 million. Egypt leads social media usage in the region with 50.7 million users, followed by Iraq with 34.3 million and Saudi Arabia with 34.1 million. Algeria ranks fourth with 25.6 million users, while Morocco and the UAE account for 21.3 million and 11.3 million users, respectively. These countries collectively represent 77 per cent of all social media users in the Arab World. Platform dominance by region The study identifies distinct trends in platform preferences across Arab countries. TikTok dominates in Gulf states—Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain—while also maintaining popularity in Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, Mauritania, Yemen and Somalia. Facebook remains the primary platform in North African countries (excluding Egypt), including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and Libya, and maintains strong presence in Palestine and the Comoros. YouTube serves as the main platform for visual, educational and entertainment content in Egypt, Jordan and Oman. Snapchat continues to thrive in the Gulf region, particularly in Saudi Arabia with 24.7 million users. LinkedIn shows significant usage in economically active countries, with Saudi Arabia recording around 11 million users and the UAE with 9.4 million. Demographic indicators highlight how the Arab region's young population is shaping its digital future, with individuals under 35 accounting for approximately 62.8 per cent of the total population. The region experiences an annual population growth rate of 2.1 per cent. In contrast, the EU's youth population represents only 37.6 per cent of the total population, with a growth rate of 0.41 per cent annually.
