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A file picture of Tunisian singer, best remembered by her song “Ellila eid” (Tonight we celebrate). (Facebook)

Naama, queen of Tunisian pop music, dies at 86

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Sofiene Chaari (left) and Kaouthar Belhaj in the Tunisian series “Choufli Hall”. (Tunisian TV youtube channel)

TV’s ‘good old days’ allow Tunisians escape from stressful reality

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Jordan

Jazz pianist, singer and composer Vahagn Hayrapetyan performs at the Amman Jazz Festival, 2014. (Couresy of the Amman Jazz Festival)

Amman Jazz Festival to present local artists to the world

Egypt

A file picture of Egyptian actor Mahmud Yassine posing for a picture at his home in Giza, Egypt. (AFP)

Egypt mourns passing of ‘golden age’ actor Mahmoud Yassin

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Tunisian director Magdi al-Samiri with producer Siham Alkhzuz. (Facebook)

‘Tuesday 12’ puts spotlight on Arab youth challenges

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People gather outside Iran embassy in France on June 13, 2019 to support Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and demand her release. (AFP)

Documentary gives new voice to detained Iranian lawyer

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A camp visitor taking part in survival trial at the Jebel Jais, about 30 kms north east of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. (AP)

Ras al-Khaimah adventure camp draws outdoor lovers

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Selim Baccar, diving director of the Ras Adar club, at La Marsa beach near the Tunisian capital, Tunis. (AFP)

Tunisian divers discover rare WWI-era submarine

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Egyptain actress Mena Chalabi is the heroine of the series “Fi kol Osbou’ mara”. (Shahid.net)

Streaming platforms stepping into Arab TV channels’ turf