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The seventh edition of the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film has officially opened, reaffirming Jordan's growing role as one of the Arab world's leading cultural destinations. Bringing together filmmakers, actors and audiences from across the Middle East and beyond, this year's festival celebrates not only the power of cinema but also the stories, identities and voices that continue to shape the region.
The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is set to return from November 4 to 15, 2026, transforming Expo Centre Sharjah into a global meeting point for literature, culture and creativity. Spanning 12 days, the annual event will welcome readers, authors, publishers, translators and cultural figures from around the world through an extensive programme of talks, workshops and literary events.
The Red Sea International Film Festival launched its fifth edition on December 4 in the historic district of Al-Balad, Jeddah — and with it, Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its ambition to become one of the world’s most dynamic emerging centers for film, culture, and entertainment.
Algerians and Europeans, including British tourists, will be permitted back into the country from 27 June, and a further announcement about conditions of entry into the country is expected next week.
The Georgian government announced that domestic tourism can resume from 15 June while borders could open to foreign tourists as early as 1 July.