Al Suhaiel, who emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as part of the country’s formative generation of performers, was celebrated for his roles in theatre and television that helped cement Kuwait’s reputation as a regional centre of Gulf drama.

Kuwait revokes citizenship of two late actors

Decision raises questions over why names of artistes who died years ago appeared on list

Egyptian actor dies while saving son from drowning

He was a prominent figure in the country’s film and photography industry

Several artistes took to social media to mourn his passing

Kuwaiti icon Hayat Al Fahad hospitalised after stroke

Support pours in for actress Hayat Al Fahad's recovery

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Veteran Egyptian actor Lotfy Labib dies

Labib left behind a legacy of over 100 films and 30 television series

Lotfy Labib

Emirati actress Ruzayqa Al Tarish passes away

Al Tarish launched her career in 1969 with Abu Dhabi Radio, before transitioning to TV

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Legendary Egyptian actress Samiha Ayoub dies at 93

‘Lady of Arab Theatre’ leaves behind remarkable legacy of 77 years in stage, film, TV

Born in 1932 in Cairo’s Shubra neighbourhood, Ayoub began her artistic journey in 1947 with her debut in Al Motasharida (The Vagabond).

How to meet Egyptian icon Tamer Hosny in Dubai tonight?

In Restart, Hosny plays Mohamed, a phone technician with big dreams of marrying his love

Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny

Syrian actress, former Miss Asia World Morad dies at 33

Her condition worsened after she contracted a virus during pregnancy

Beyond acting, Morad gained international attention in 2017 when she won the title of Miss Asia World.

Watch: Mohammed Ramadan draws ire for mimicking Sadat

He appears in video holding the late leader's trademark pipe, imitating his way of talking

Ramadan appears in a video clip holding Sadat's trademark.

Egyptian celebrity Al Soghayar sentenced in drug case

The entertainer was arrested at Cairo airport upon arriving from US

Al Soghayar is led by police during a trial hearing in Cairo.

Three Saudi films compete at Cairo film fest

Panel session in Cairo to explore chances, challenges for Saudi cinema industry

Veteran Egyptian film director Youssry Nasrallah receives a life achievement award at the opening of the Cairo International Film Festival Wednesday night.

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