Egyptian artist Bayoumi Fouad received the support of Turki Al-Sheikh, head of the Saudi Entertainment Authority, and Saudi artists, after the widespread criticism he was subjected to on social media platforms in Egypt recently, and the controversy that his speech sparked to the Saudi audience after the play “Artificial Marriage” was shown in the “Riyadh Season.” And his implicit criticism of his fellow artist, Mohamed Salam, who withdrew from the show.
This comes as Egyptian theatrical performances continue during the season, including the play “Terms and Conditions Apply,” in which Bayoumi Fouad participates alongside Egyptian artist Akram Hosni.
The “Baligh Hamdi Masterpieces” concert was the most prominent event among the “Riyadh Season” activities last week, and Asala, Angham, Saber Al-Rubai, Majed Al-Muhandis, Nancy Ajram, Mai Farouk, and the Saudi child, Walid Muhammad, participated in the huge party that received widespread interaction on the social media platforms.
Cinematically, Egyptian actor Ahmed Al-Awadi excited his followers on social media platforms, with footage of a wrestling match he is participating in the movie “Al-Iskandarani,” scheduled to be shown next year, after the film team recently completed filming operations under the direction of director Khaled Youssef.
We conclude this week’s highlights with the news of the passing of Egyptian artist Othman Muhammad Ali, father of artist Salwa Othman, at the age of 88, after a rich artistic career.
