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As the spotlight shines on the captivating world of entertainment, we often find ourselves curious about the stories that shape the lives of those who grace our screens. In an exclusive interview, we sat down with “Samah Zaidan” a renowned actress whose journey through the realms of acting has not only left an indelible mark but also illuminated the path for aspiring talents.

“Samah Zaidan” embarked on her journey in the world of acting with a burning passion. She fondly recalls, "Acting had always been one of my dreams and goals. I had an affinity for the camera, which led me to join the College of Media, with the ultimate aim of getting closer to the screen and pursuing my passion for acting." Her path began modestly, with appearances in advertisements and fashion shows, gradually progressing to short films and eventually securing lead roles in major dramas.

When asked whether acting posed challenges in the early stages of her career, “Samah Zaidan” reflects, "Truth be told, acting was not a hurdle at all. It was a passion that ignited my enthusiasm. I cherished every role, pouring my heart and soul into them. The commitment and love I invested, coupled with my dedication, have propelled me to where I am today. This journey, I believe, is only halfway through, and I strive to continue excelling."

Behind every successful artist lies a support system that nurtures their growth. “Samah Zaidan” expresses her gratitude for her family and friends, acknowledging, "I consider myself fortunate to have had unwavering support from my family and friends. Their encouragement has been crucial in shaping my career. They were my earliest critics, and I valued their feedback greatly. Alongside senior critics and colleagues, their encouragement remains a driving force."

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Written by: Nedal Ahmed

Cairo, April 17, 2024: The Potcast Productions Company (TPP), the leader in podcast production in the Middle East and North Africa region, joyfully shares its accomplishment of successfully concluding an early financing round. This milestone was made possible through the second season of the esteemed Shark Tank program, under the guidance of businesswoman, Dina Ghabbour.

The financing round conducted by The Potcast Productions (TPP) aligns with its strategy of creating a wide range of unique content while utilizing Egypt’s immense potential and the creativity of young talents. Additionally, it plans to expand into regional markets, beginning with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This expansion also aims to reinforce TPP as a leading and innovative podcasting entity in the region – working towards cultural integration in the Middle East and North Africa through the power of storytelling.

The company strives to help content creators reach a larger audience, allowing them to achieve greater and more efficient profits, particularly during this period of abundant opportunities for growth in the podcast industry. Moreover, it aims to pin Egypt on the global media map by showcasing advanced and pioneering content.

In this light, TPP is excited to announce the launch of The W Program, hosted by Dina Ghabbour, which will focus on empowering women and discussing important social issues from a unique and direct perspective.

Islam Adel, CEO of The Potcast Productions (TPP), expressed his pride in securing this funding round through the Shark Tank program. He said: “This tour will help us expand our business and serve more content creators in the region.”

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The Death of Sheikh Saber in the Season Finale of Al Maddah 4: Ostorat Al Awda


The season finale of Al Maddah 4: Ostorat Al Awda is surprising as the audience didn’t expect the death of Sheikh Saber Al Maddah (Hamada Helal) during his war with Qazah (Fathy Abdel Wahab). Sheikh Saber was able to reach the inheritance, which is his grandfather’s sword with which he fought the devils in the past, but during his last battle, the last gate was opened. The events end with the death of Al Maddah by Qazah, who appeared at his funeral. Will the legend of Al Maddah end by the final episode of season 4?

The series is released on MBC Masr channel at 08:00 pm and Shahid VIP. The events of Al Maddah 4: Ostorat Al Awda revolve around the battle between humans and jinn and the extent of the harm to which humans are exposed by the jinn, as Sheikh Saber Al Maddah follows the battle of good and evil that he is waging.

Al Maddah 4: Ostorat Al Awda stars Hamada Helal, alongside Fathy Abdel Wahab, in addition to stars from the previous seasons; Heba Magdy, Donia Abdel Azziz, Khaled Sarhan, Mohamed Ezz, Hanan Suliman, Tamer Shaltout, and Sobhi Khalil, with the guest stars; Sahar Al Sayegh, Mai Selim, Diab, and Hamza El Eily. Written by Amin Gamal, Waleed Abu El Magd, and Sherif Yousry, the series is directed by Ahmed Samir Farag and produced by Cedars Art Production (Sabah Brothers), in addition to Agora Media Productions as an executive producer.

Egycation graduation project of Media Students that promote Egypt as a tourist and educational destination for students abroad

A group of students from Mass Communication, English section, in Cairo universty, class 2024, have been creative in choosing their graduation project in light of learning and exploration.

They called their project "Egycation" which is the most unique project that shed the light on the two important thing which is education in Egypt and Egyptian tourism at the same time with the most impressive way.

The project aims to promote Egypt as a tourist and educational destination for students abroad in addition to raising awareness of the term "educational tourism", By attracting them not only for education, but also tourism within Egypt.

In addition to seeking to learn know these student's vision of studying in Egypt and their vision as an educational and tourism destination, and improve their experience, This is in the light of the State's current interest in educational tourism and the launching of the "إدرس" initiative in Egypt for scholarships.

The campaign is divided into different stages, each stage highlighting different aspects such as tourism, culture and education in Egypt, by providing information that helps them to understand more about the study in Egypt, the fields available to them, understanding Egyptian customs and traditions, and highlighting the most important tourist places and places of Egyptian culture, to facilitate their integration into Egyptian society.

Students chose to focus on this type of tourism in the belief in the importance of its role especially in economic terms and in line with the objectives of the state and the education initiative in Egypt

In addition to supporting the Tourism Activation Authority for the campaign and placing it under its honorary auspices.

This campaign was carried out by college students: Nada El Gohary, Maryam Adel Hafez, Aya Aglan, Maryam Aly Hassan, Rahma Ahmed,
Rokaya Magdy, Maryam Mohamed Hassan, Radwa Muhammad, Fatma Ahmed, Aya Abu Basha, Salma Osama, Nadine Walid, Haneen Wael Al-Ashry, Nora Nady.

Written by: Yara Elsayed