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The 32nd Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theater kicked off at the Cairo Opera House with the participation of renowned talents in the field from the region and the world, including Qatar. The opening ceremony saw the honoring of the Qatari writer and producer Hamad Al Rumaihi, in addition to ten notable talents in theater from both Arab and foreign countries, in appreciation for their contribution to the theater movement regionally and globally in acting, directing, criticism, and academic studies. The Festival will feature 13 Arabic shows, including the Qatari play "The Ninth Hour" by director Mohammed Al Mulla, which won seven awards in the 37th Doha Theatre Festival. The managing team behind the Festival announced that it will publish 11 books that document recent theatrical movements globally, with the goal of supporting the criticism movement and providing references for researchers and theater workers. The Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theater was first held in 1988. It is considered one of the most notable events in the field in the region and the world. It provides a platform to showcase plays from all around the world, opens doors for dialogue and cultural communication, and introduces audiences to theater trends.

The Doha Film Institute opened the 2025 Doha Film Festival Thursday at Katara Cultural Village with the screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab – dubbed as a deeply moving and urgent testament to human resilience directed by award-winning filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania.**media[384210]**The event brought together key government officials, filmmakers, and artistes, among other dignitaries. Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani presented acclaimed actors Jamal Soliman and Golshifteh Farahani with the DFF 2025 Creative Excellence Award for their outstanding artistic contribution to storytelling.**media[384213]**Over the course of the festival, audiences can expect a vibrant mix of world premieres, regional firsts, panel discussions, industry events, youth-focused activities, live music, Geekdom, and a range of community programmes taking place across Doha.**media[384214]**The festival will turn Doha’s iconic venues, from Katara Cultural Village and Msheireb Downtown Doha to the Museum of Islamic Art, into lively centres of cultural exchange, uniting filmmakers, storytellers, and audiences from around the world and highlighting the enduring power of art.