controversy
Myriam Fares’ controversial dancing scene omitted from Ramadan ad
Art news
April 4, 2022
Myriam Fares’ controversial dancing scene omitted from Ramadan ad
Lebanese singer Myriam Fares sparked widespread controversy due to a provocative dance in an advertisement for a famous real estate…
Egypt’s media authority halts controversial underwear advertisement
Cinema/TV
April 3, 2022
Egypt’s media authority halts controversial underwear advertisement
The Bureau of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation on Sunday moved to stop broadcasting a commercial advertisement for an…
Academy ‘outraged’ by Will Smith’s behavior, says decision could take weeks
Culture
March 30, 2022
Academy ‘outraged’ by Will Smith’s behavior, says decision could take weeks
CNN – The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences told members its leaders are “upset and outraged” by Will…
Social media posts on ‘dangerous’ fish in the Red Sea
Egypt
December 27, 2021
Social media posts on ‘dangerous’ fish in the Red Sea
Divers and social media users shared pictures of barracuda fish in the Red Sea in Egypt. After speculations about the…
Central Bank of Egypt unveils rainbow colored plastic notes; social media users unamused
Business
August 2, 2021
Central Bank of Egypt unveils rainbow colored plastic notes; social media users unamused
The Central Bank of Egypt on Sunday unveiled the new rainbow-colored designs for ten and twenty-pound plastic currency notes, with…
Iran spy TV show ignites controversy for 2nd season
Middle East
April 5, 2021
Iran spy TV show ignites controversy for 2nd season
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A controversial Iranian TV spy thriller is once again generating buzz in the Islamic…
Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Cleopatra sparks controversy
Cinema/TV
October 15, 2020
Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Cleopatra sparks controversy
An announcement from Warner Brothers Studios stating Israeli actress Gal Gadot would portray Queen Cleopatra in an upcoming film triggered angry…
Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ sparks global backlash for allegedly sexualizing children
Cinema/TV
September 15, 2020
Netflix’s ‘Cuties’ sparks global backlash for allegedly sexualizing children
Netflix’s release of the award-winning French comedy/drama “Cuties” (2020) has sparked global outrage over accusations that the film portrays children…
Egyptian Doctors Syndicate apologizes over obituary for Muslim Brotherhood leader
Egypt
August 17, 2020
Egyptian Doctors Syndicate apologizes over obituary for Muslim Brotherhood leader
The Egyptian Doctors Syndicate has apologized for publishing an obituary for late Muslim Brotherhood leader Essam al-Erian, a former member…
Photos: Sculptor behind controversial ‘Egypt Rising’ statue apologizes
Art news
August 3, 2020
Photos: Sculptor behind controversial ‘Egypt Rising’ statue apologizes
The sculptor behind the ‘Egypt Rising’ statue which sparked outrage across social media has apologized, stating that the work was…