Awards

FAO awards its highest honor to President al-Sisi

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly welcomed Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Qu Dongyu on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the cabinet headquarters in the New Capital. The reception was held for handing over the FAO’s “Agricola Medal,” the highest award of the organization, to the premier, on behalf of President Abdel …

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Egypt Independent December 10, 2025

Egyptian actor Amir al-Masry competes in London Film Festival Awards with ‘See it, Say it’

Egyptian-British actor Amir al-Masry is competing with his newest film “See it, Say it” in the short films competition at the 68th London Film Festival, scheduled to start from October 9-20 in London. “See it, Say it” follows a poor, ambitious young man who is looking for an opportunity to participate in auditions for a …

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Egypt Independent September 11, 2024

Egypt’s Film Festival Society celebrates 50 years with awards, tributes, and resistance

Marking its Golden Jubilee under the theme “Long Live the Spirit of Resistance. Long Live Palestine,” the Film Society Festival for Egyptian Cinema, led by cinematographer Mahmoud Abdel Samie, has revealed the date for its closing ceremony. The night promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring the much-anticipated award distribution for the best films of …

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Egypt Independent July 3, 2024