The Cairo International Film Festival, chaired by the artist Hussein Fahmy, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the House of Wisdom Cultural Group, chaired by Dr Ahmed Al-Said, under which the group will act as the official publisher of books for the 47th edition, scheduled to take place from 11 to 20 November 2026, to support film culture and document the experiences of creative artists.

For the ninth consecutive day, Egyptian star Amr Youssef continues to draw full houses with his play “Ana Mesh Aarefni,” which is running daily as part of Riyadh Season and is set to conclude this Sunday.

Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), presided over by renowned Egyptian actor Hussein Fahmy, is pleased to announce the selection of the American film “I Play Rocky,” directed by two-time Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly, as the Opening Film of its 47th edition, taking place from November 11 to 20, 2026. The film will be presented as part of the Official Selection – Out of Competition.

Rim Chaker// Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), headed by renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, announces the opening of applications for the “Genre Series Development” workshop, organized as part of Cairo Industry Days (CID) during the festival’s 47th edition, scheduled to take place from November 11 to 20, 2026. The workshop targets screenwriters developing series projects across various drama genres, including crime, action, horror, fantasy, science fiction, and thriller.

Rim Chaker// Cairo International Film Festival announces opening applications for the "Placemaking: Set Design and Visual World Development on Screen" workshop, in collaboration with "Kader" Project, as part of Cairo Industry Days activities, during 47th edition of the festival, scheduled to take place from November 11 to 20, 2026.

 The visual identity of the 37th Carthage Film Festival celebrates six decades of cinema through a striking dialogue between Tunisian heritage, collective memory and artistic innovation.

Rim Chaker// Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced that acclaimed Egyptian screenwriter and poet Medhat El Adl will receive the Golden Pyramid Lifetime Achievement Award at its 47th edition, taking place from 11 to 20 November 2026. The honor recognizes his distinguished creative career and outstanding contributions to Egyptian cinema through works that have resonated with audiences and helped launch a generation of stars.

Rim Chaker// Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the members of the Best Arab Film Award Jury for its 47th edition, taking place from 11 to 20 November 2026, as the festival marks 50 years since its inaugural edition in 1976.

Rim Chaker// Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the Official Selection – Out of Competition lineup for its 47th edition, taking place from 11 to 20 November 2026, as the festival marks 50 years since its inaugural edition in 1976.

Rim Chaker// Actor Hussein Fahmi, President of Cairo International Film Festival, announced the addition of Tahrir Cinema and Zawya Cinema to the list of screening venues hosting the films of the 47th edition of the festival, held from November 11 to 20, 2026, coinciding with the fiftieth anniversary of its inaugural edition in 1976.

Rim Chaker// Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced the Midnight Screenings and Midnight Classics lineup for its 47th edition, taking place from 11 to 20 November 2026, as the festival marks 50 years since its inaugural edition in 1976.

Rim Chaker// Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced that acclaimed Egyptian cinematographer Saeed Shimi will receive the Golden Pyramid Lifetime Achievement Award at its 47th edition, taking place from 11 to 20 November 2026, as the festival marks 50 years since its inaugural edition in 1976. The honour recognises his remarkable artistic career spanning more than five decades, his pioneering contributions to the development of cinematography, and his influential role in shaping the visual language of Egyptian cinema through works that have established him as one of the most distinguished cinematographers in the history of Egyptian and Arab filmmaking.

Cairo Film Connection, the co-production and development platform of Cairo International Film Festival, announces the official list of selected projects participating in its 12th edition, held as part of the 47th edition of Cairo International Film Festival, from November 11 to 20, 2026.

Cairo International Film Festival announces opening applications for the “Short Series Script Development” workshop, in collaboration with SARD, as part of Cairo Industry Days activities, during its 47th edition scheduled to take place from November 11 to 20, 2026.

Cairo International Film Festival announces opening applications for the "Casting as a Creative Process" workshop, in collaboration with the ArabAmericanCasting platform, as part of Cairo Industry Days activities, during its 47th edition scheduled to take place from November 11 to 20, 2026.

Hussein Fahmi, President of Cairo International Film Festival, received the filmmakers of "The Stories", directed by Abu Bakr Shawky, at his office in Cairo International Film Festival’s new headquarters at Cairo Opera House, to present them with the award trophy he received on their behalf at Silk Road International Film Festival in China.

Supported by the Ministry of Culture and co-produced with Abu Dhabi Festival, the Emirati musical work embodies the values of coexistence and cultural diversity while earning international recognition
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – August 2026: Harmony Under One Sky, composed by Emirati composer Ihab Darwish, Founder and President of the Emirati Musicians’ Association, has won the Best Fusion Music Award at the 2026 InterContinental Music Awards in Los Angeles, marking another international achievement that reflects the continued growth of the UAE’s music and cultural landscape and the increasing global presence of Emirati creative talent.

Actor Hussein Fahmi, President of Cairo International Film Festival and head of the Egyptian delegation, continues his intensive presence at the events of the 13th Silk Road International Film Festival, held in Xi'an, China, from September 19 to 23, 2026. This historic participation marks the selection of Egypt as the first guest of honor country in the festival's history, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China.

Cairo International Film Festival announces the launch of the "From Book to Screen" forum for the first time this year, as part of Cairo Industry Days, scheduled to take place from November 11 to 20, 2026. This new initiative aims to rebuild the bridge between the publishing industry and the cinema and audiovisual content sector, opening broader horizons for adapting Egyptian and Arab literary intellectual property into screenworks.

Cairo International Film Festival exchanged copies of a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in the field of cinema between the festival and China Media Group (CMG), on the sidelines of the major celebration held by China Media Group in Cairo on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Egypt and China.