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Sharif, an actor like his two-time Golden Globe winning grandfather, left Egypt in January 2011, just before the revolution. (Shutterstock)

September 16th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Omar Sharif's Grandson Comes-out as Gay, Half-Jewish: 'Am I welcome in Egypt?'

The grandson of actor Omar Sharif claims he is worried about returning to his native Egypt after coming out as being gay and half-Jewish.

Omar was the most famous Arab actor in Hollywood. (Consequence of Sound)

April 10th, 2017 - 09:23 GMT

Omar Sharif: Remembering Hollywood's most famous Arab actor on his 85th birthday

Nabila shot to fame in 1965, after starring in "The Mamluks" alongside the late iconic Egyptian actor Omar Sharif. (Al Ghad)

February 21st, 2017 - 10:44 GMT

Nabila Ebeid is suffering from Irritable bowel syndrome

Miss Mexico having a fab time in Egypt. (Facebook)

September 25th, 2016 - 07:26 GMT

Hola, Miss Mexico! Beauty queen Yesenia Navarro says Egypt is 'breathtaking'

Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein was the second President of Egypt, serving from 1956 until his death. (i-cias.com)

July 24th, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

Egyptian cinema classics celebrating the 23 July Revolution

Ramadan’s hard work and notable successes have been recognised by critics and numerous renowned figures in Egyptian cinema. (Facebook/Mohamed Ramadan)

July 20th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Mohamed Ramadan: Is it time to clean up his act?

Google marks what would have been the 85th birthday of the late ‘lady of the Arabic screen.’ (Google)

May 29th, 2016 - 09:01 GMT

Google Doodles late Egyptian icon Faten Hamama marking her '85th birthday'

Action hero Jean-Claude Van Damme was the guest on the Egyptian TV show 'Yes, I'm Famous' this week. (Facebook)

April 24th, 2016 - 12:57 GMT

Jean-Claude Van Damme 'loves Egyptian food and wanted to be like Omar Sharif'!

Michael Bay's 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' was filmed in Petra. (File photo)

April 18th, 2016 - 10:56 GMT

27 reasons why Jordan's landscapes make the perfect film backdrops

Omar Sharif was a legend in both Hollywood and the Arab world. (File photo)

February 29th, 2016 - 01:45 GMT

The Oscars pays tribute to legendary late actor Omar Sharif

Besides honoring the iconic Sharif, the 5th Luxor African Film Festival will also honor Moroccan critic Mustafa Elmesnawy and Ivorian director Henry Duparc. (Facebook)

February 15th, 2016 - 09:44 GMT

Omar Sharif in the eyes of the world: New book celebrates late actor's legacy

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January 17th, 2016 - 02:44 GMT

An icon remembered: Faten Hamama died one year today

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December 30th, 2015 - 06:50 GMT

A look back at the artists and intellectuals lost in Egypt this year