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The Girls Who Burned the Night is competing for three awards at the Palm Springs Festival in the United States.

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The Girls Who Burned the Night -produced by Jawahar AlAmri, and Writen and directed by Sarah Mesfer- continues its releases at international film festivals, and its traveling to the United States to participate in the Palm Springs International Shortfest , which is one of the most prestigious short film festivals, and includes more than 300 films from around the world. Located in the state of California, the short film is nominated for 3 awards: Best of the Festival Award, Best Live-Action Short 15 Minutes and Under, and Best Student International Short.

The film has also travelled to Lebanon to participate at the Beirut International Women Film Festival. The Girls Who Burned the Night has also taken part in Toronto Arab Film Festival, and received a honourable mention, after competing at the 42nd Cairo International Film Festival, by the jury of Cinema of Tomorrow.

The film traces two sisters, Salsabeel and Wassan on an engagement night, after one of them was denied to go to the nearby grocery store. We can see the post – rejection restriction of the two sisters and being pushed to discover themselves and each other, and survive the harsh aspects and curves that never occurred to them would happen. The film is starring Jana Qomari, Haya Maraabi, and written and directed by Sara mesfer, produced by Jowaher Alamri , co-produced by Raghad Bajbaa, with Khalid Moeit as an associate producer.

The producer, Jawahar AlAmri, is a film maker with six years of experience. Her short film, The Girls Who Burned the Night, is one of her most recent projects as producer which has participated in several film festivals. Most notably, it participated in the 42nd Cairo International Film Festival and received a jury honorable mention, along with its participation at the Toronto Arab Film Festival. Another recent project of hers is directing Gathering With the Cosmos, a part of the feature anthology film that was directed with the support of the Red Sea Film Festival. She has also participated in the production of the feature film Forty Years and a Night, which took part in the Malmo Arab Film Festival in 2021. She has also participated in the production of an Egyptian film for the first time. Jowaher AlAmri is directing and writing her first feature film Aziz Halah, which was accepted at the Red Sea Film Festival’s lodge, in collaboration with the Torino Film Lab. Jowaher is currently involved as a writer for a Saudi television series on SBC.

Sara Mesfer is a Saudi Director based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She holds a bachelor degree in Cinematic Art from Effat University, Saudi Arabia.

She started her journey working in different roles in films that participated in local and international film festivals, In addition to her work in VICE videos as Director and Producer. In 2018 she wrote and directed her first short film “Balcony” alongside with producing “Sadeya Left Sultan” that won the jury award in Saudi film festival in 2018, and screened in Malmo Arab film festival along with other regional festivals.

In 2019 she Wrote and Produced “Quareer, Chapter Three” a short film as part of “Quareer” Collective Feature Film that highlights five different stages of a woman’s life in Saudi Arabia.

in addition to films, Sara is part of the writing team of the first immersive theatre in Saudi Arabia “Bait Al Dahaleesi” that played in 2019.

Sara Wrote and Directed her short “The Girls who Burned The Night” in 2019, Followed by her participation as a Writer and Director of “Al Dabah” in Becoming Omnibus Feature with four female directors by the support of Red Sea Festival foundation in 2020.

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Sax player Rahma Hassan, Wael Jassar and Mustafa Kamel perform a concert at the Aspero Restaurant Complex

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In a family meeting on the banks of the Nile, businessman Gerges Espero opened his new restaurant on the promenade of the people of Egypt under the name Espero Restobar. The Eventadora Company supervised and organized the party, which was revived by the artist Wael Jassar and the artist Mustafa Kamel, captain of the musical professions and sax player Rahma Hassan, and DJ Khaled Hussein in The opening of the Aspero restaurant complex in the Ahl Masr walkway on the Nile Corniche, in the presence of a group of stars of art and high society.

 

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Egypt mitigates, adapts to effects of climate change via 324 bn national projects: Minister

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CAIRO – 8 June 2022: Egypt has success story to share with the world during its presidency of the upcoming COP27 climate conference, stated Egyptian Minister of Environment, Dr. Yasmine Fouad.

She referred to Egypt’s national projects in the fields of mitigation and adaptation with climate change, saying that the cost of mitigation programs in Egypt reaches 211 billion dollars, and the cost of adaptation programs is about 113 billion dollars, with a total of 324 billion dollar.

Minister Yasmine Fouad further explained that the list of mitigation projects includes the establishment of the Benban Solar Energy Complex; the largest complex for generating clean electricity in the Middle East, in addition to energy efficiency projects, wind energy projects, and sustainable transportation such as the Monorail project and the expanded metro network.

She also highlighted other projects aiming to convert waste into energy, and helps in integrated waste management, such as biogas projects, sanitary landfills and recycling plants.

“As for the adaptation projects, they include water rationalization, canal lining projects, sea water desalination, sewage plants, and Haya Karima initiative as an integrated model for mitigation and adaptation projects to the effects of climate change,” she added.

This also includes the implementation of natural gas delivery projects, waste management, lining canals projects and Sewage treatment plants and afforestation.

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Allianz Egypt launches the first round of Allianz Athlete Experience for Egyptian Tennis Enthusiasts to support Mayar Sherif

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Cairo – May 2022: Being the exclusive official insurance sponsor of tennis champion, Mayar Sherif, the first Egyptian female tennis player to feature in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament, Allianz Egypt launches the first round of one-of-a-kind initiative “Allianz Athlete Experience” for Egyptian tennis enthusiasts. The winners will enjoy an exclusive experience with Allianz Egypt brand ambassador and Tennis superstar Mayar in one of the sport’s most important tournaments at Roland Garros in Paris this May.
At a special ceremony held at Allianz Egypt Headquarters, Allianz Egypt announced the winners in the presence of Allianz Egypt Chairman and Board of Management, the President of the Egyptian Tennis Federation, and the winners of the competition, in addition to Allianz Egypt sports partners and ambassadors from the Olympic and Paralympic Champions.
“Over the years, Allianz Egypt, being the official insurance partner of the Olympics and Paralympics Movement, has ventured to be a strong contributor to the local sports ecosystem through supporting, encouraging and empowering national athletes and champions,” Ayman Hegazy, Chairman and CEO of Allianz Companies in Egypt, said.
Hegazy added, “We are extremely proud of our Golden girl and our Brand Ambassador Mayar Sherif for being the first Egyptian Female at Roland Garros. And we are diligent to continue providing all possible support and empowerment to her and all our champions.”


“I am honored to have Allianz Egypt – one of the distinguished sports promoters in the world- supporting me throughout my journey in raising Egypt’s name in major championships worldwide. This competition truly reflects the immense support and motivation I have been receiving from Allianz since day one and from my distinguished and strong Egyptian fan base that I sincerely and proudly consider a success.” Mayar Sherif said commenting on the initiative.
It is worth noting that Allianz Egypt intends to repeat this initiative for its ambassadors in different sports. This comes as a continuation of the company’s efforts to support the Egyptian sports ecosystem, with a special focus on tennis.
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About Allianz Egypt:
Allianz is a Multinational German insurer operating since 1890. Allianz in Egypt was founded in 1976, under the name of “Arab International Insurance Company”. It was fully acquired in 2004 by Allianz under its current brand names; “Allianz Life Assurance Company – Egypt” and “Allianz Insurance Company – Egypt”, providing comprehensive and integrated insurance services, such as life insurance, medical insurance, property insurance to business partners and individuals. The company has 14 branches and has accomplished strategic partnerships with major banks operating in Egypt.

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