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Giancarlo Esposito’s surprising new chapter, Elissa’s unforgettable Morocco concert moment, Egypt’s World Cup celebrations, and the Off Campus cast’s unexpected football crossover. 

Laila Ahmed Zaher’s viral "Mama era" moment, Kris Fade and Nancy Ajram’s heartwarming meeting, the Ezma cast dancing to Bahaa Sultan’s latest hit, and Kit Harington’s surprise appearance in a Morocco jersey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

In this episode of Famous & Trending: Kuwait’s Public Figures, we’re diving into Shejoun’s emotional Umrah trip, Fajr Al-Saeed’s court case twist, and a viral debate over English in Arabic convo.We’re also catching up with Dr. Kholoud’s beachy vibes in Egypt! 

What was popular entertainment like for everyday Arab societies in Middle Eastern cities during the long nineteenth century? In what ways did café culture, theatre, illustrated periodicals, cinema, cabarets, and festivals serve as key forms of popular entertainment for Arabic-spe ...  Show more

Stephen Sackur speaks to Egyptian film director, Mohamed Diab. His new film, Eshtebak, or Clash, paints a remarkable picture of the tumult in Egypt which led to the military takeover in 2013. What has happened to the spirit of the Tahrir revolution?(Photo: Egyptian director Moham ...  Show more

Dr. Ronnie Close is a filmmaker, author, and assistant professor of visual media at the American University in Cairo. His most recent publication, "Cairo’s Ultras: Resistance and Revolution in Egypt’s Football Culture," looks at Cairo's football communities, their cultural practi ...  Show more