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Al-Ahram Weekly
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Ahly land defender Yassin Marei from Pharco FC
Egyptian Premier League giants Ahly have completed the signing of defender Yassin Marei from Pharco FC on a five-year contract on Sunday The 23-year-old Marei becomes Ahly's seventh signing this offseason, joining winger Ahmed Sayed 'Zizo', Tunisian midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, goalkeeper Mohamed Seha, defender Ahmed Ramadan, former Aston Villa midfielder Mahmoud Trezeguet, and striker Mohamed Sherif. Marei, a product of Zamalek's youth teams, made 22 league appearances with Pharco last season, scoring twice and providing one assist. 🔴الأهلي يضم ياسين مرعي لمدة خمس سنوات قادمة🦅 — النادي الأهلي (@AlAhly) July 13, 2025 Looking to strengthen their defense after a disappointing Club World Cup showing where they conceded six goals in three matches, Ahly has been busy reshuffling their backline. They've already offloaded Rami Rabia, Yahya Attiat-Allah, Ali Maaloul, and Khaled Abdelfattah. Their first acquisition was Ramadan, signed before the World Cup, followed by Marei. Reports suggest that left-back Shoukry is also set to be unveiled in the coming hours. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Campaign ME
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Campaign ME
Viu launches new Arabic reality special ‘The Big Bang Birthday'
Viu has premiered a new Arabic Viu Original reality special, The Big Bang Birthday, which began streaming on 23 June across the MENA region. The one-off special is the latest in Viu's ongoing investment in locally rooted content and follows the success of 2023's We Wed (ليلة العمر). Set and filmed in Abu Dhabi, the programme follows four prominent Arab influencers as they plan a surprise birthday celebration for digital creator Hadeel Marei. Known for her outspoken humour and expressive style, Marei has amassed over two million Instagram followers and a strong regional following across Egypt and the Gulf. The cast includes Saudi content creator Amy Roko, Syrian lifestyle influencer Dana Halabi, Saudi rapper Jara and Sudanese beauty creator Yussra Youssif. The show explores the group dynamic as they organise the celebration, offering viewers a candid look at female friendships and cultural identity through the lens of a weekend-long surprise. Shot across recognisable Abu Dhabi locations — including Ferrari World, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the Mangrove National Park and the Abu Dhabi Souk — the show blends travel, lifestyle and unscripted reality formats. The special culminates in a final surprise moment revealed to Marei during the celebration. Directed by Lebanese filmmaker and university lecturer Farah Alameh, the production adopts a documentary-inspired visual style with cinematic elements. A private screening was held ahead of the launch at VOX Cinemas, Yas Mall. Samer Majzoub, General Manager of Viu MENA, said the project reflects the platform's commitment to Arabic-language productions and culturally relevant storytelling: 'The authentic emotion and relatable production style of this female-led special connect us to the cultural heartbeat of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the wider region.' The Big Bang Birthday is now streaming exclusively on Viu.
