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Amir El-Masry calls for Gaza ceasefire at BAFTA Scotland Awards 

Egyptian British star Amir El-Masry called for a ceasefire in Gaza at the BAFTA Scotland Awards.  
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Updated 21 November 2023
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Amir El-Masry calls for Gaza ceasefire at BAFTA Scotland Awards 

Updated 21 November 2023
Arab News

DUBAI: Egyptian British star Amir El-Masry called for a ceasefire in Gaza at the BAFTA Scotland Awards.  

Invited on stage to present the Best Actress Award, El-Masry seized the opportunity to call for peace in the region and immediate ceasefire.  

"Before I start, I just want to say that my heart goes out to all the women, men, and children who are currently suffering right now in Gaza. Let’s hope for peace in the region and an imminent ceasefire,” he said to applause from the audience.   

The actor had previously taken to Instagram to shed a light on the reality in Gaza, while urging other people to continue speaking up.  

 "I'm against the murder of innocent civilians, and we can agree that no one is happy to see innocent lives being claimed,” he said in a video.  

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Book event at Jeddah’s historic district

Updated 02 March 2026
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Book event at Jeddah’s historic district

  • Event features more than 30 local, Gulf, and Arab publishing houses from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and other Arab countries
  • Provides a diverse selection of books, including new releases, secondhand and rare books, and novels
Updated 02 March 2026
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JEDDAH: The book event at Al-Balad, Jeddah historic district, is one of the most prominent cultural events during Ramadan, bringing history and culture to life in the heart of the city.

Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Jeddah Historic District Program, the event features more than 30 local, Gulf, and Arab publishing houses from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and other Arab countries, providing a diverse selection of books, including new releases, secondhand and rare books, and novels.

The event will run until March 9, and is open daily from after Maghrib prayer until 2 a.m.

Located behind Bab Jadid, it occupies a prime spot in historic Jeddah, a vibrant area bustling with various activities.

The Saudi government is focusing on organizing literary activities to boost reading habits among people. 

Topics: Ramadan2026 Al-Balad Saudi Ministry of Culture (MoC)

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