Celebs Attend Inaugural Franca Fund Gala - Doha

Celebs Attend Inaugural Franca Fund Gala - Doha

Azza Slimene arrives to the Franca Fund Gala at the Museum of Islamic Art, in Doha, Qatar, on November 23, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebs Attend Inaugural Franca Fund Gala - Doha

Celebs Attend Inaugural Franca Fund Gala - Doha

Azza Slimene arrives to the Franca Fund Gala at the Museum of Islamic Art, in Doha, Qatar, on November 23, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israeli police arrest a protester as thousands of others marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israeli police arrest a protester as thousands of others marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israeli police arrest a protester as thousands of others marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israeli police arrest a protester as thousands of others marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israeli police arrest two protesters as thousands of others marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

An old man walks by an armored vehicle of the Israeli police as thousands of protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israeli police arrest a protester as thousands of others marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Thousands of Israeli protesters marched through Jerusalem, gathered around the Knesset and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Azza Street, and blocked surrounding roads in central Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. The demonstrations reignited after the collapse of negotiations with Hamas, Netanyahu’s dismissal of the Shin Bet chief, and an investigation into his office’s ties with Qatar during the war. Jerusalem, Israel on March 19, 2025. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

Street style, Azza Slimene arriving at Georges Hobeika Spring Summer 2025 show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on September 28st, 2024. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

Street style, Azza Slimene arriving at Georges Hobeika Spring Summer 2025 show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on September 28st, 2024. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

Street style, Azza Slimene arriving at Georges Hobeika Spring Summer 2025 show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on September 28st, 2024. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

Street style, Azza Slimene arriving at Georges Hobeika Spring Summer 2025 show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on September 28st, 2024. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

Street style, Azza Slimene arriving at Georges Hobeika Spring Summer 2025 show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on September 28st, 2024. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

Street style, Azza Slimene arriving at Georges Hobeika Spring Summer 2025 show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on September 28st, 2024. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

Street style, Azza Slimene arriving at Georges Hobeika Spring Summer 2025 show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on September 28st, 2024. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

PFW - Georges Hobeika Arrivals

Street style, Azza Slimene arriving at Georges Hobeika Spring Summer 2025 show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on September 28st, 2024. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

Amman International Film Festival

Amman International Film Festival

Jordanian Producer Azza Hourani reacts during the closing ceremony of the 5th edition of the Amman International Film Festival, on July 11, 2024, in Amman, Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Amman International Film Festival

Amman International Film Festival

Jordanian Producer Azza Hourani displays her awards during the closing ceremony of the 5th edition of the Amman International Film Festival, on July 11, 2024, in Amman, Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forever Is Now Contemporary Art Exhibition At Giza Pyramids - Cairo

Forever Is Now Contemporary Art Exhibition At Giza Pyramids - Cairo

Emirati artist Azza al Qubaisi poses next to her artwork ‘Treasures’, as part of 3rd edition of Forever is Now’ exhibition, organised by ‘Art d’Egypte’, at the Pyramids of Giza, in Cairo, Egypt, on October 26, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forever Is Now Contemporary Art Exhibition At Giza Pyramids - Cairo

Forever Is Now Contemporary Art Exhibition At Giza Pyramids - Cairo

Emirati artist Azza al Qubaisi poses next to her artwork ‘Treasures’, as part of 3rd edition of Forever is Now’ exhibition, organised by ‘Art d’Egypte’, at the Pyramids of Giza, in Cairo, Egypt, on October 26, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forever Is Now Contemporary Art Exhibition At Giza Pyramids - Cairo

Forever Is Now Contemporary Art Exhibition At Giza Pyramids - Cairo

Emirati artist Azza al Qubaisi poses next to her artwork ‘Treasures’, as part of 3rd edition of Forever is Now’ exhibition, organised by ‘Art d’Egypte’, at the Pyramids of Giza, in Cairo, Egypt, on October 26, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Forever Is Now Contemporary Art Exhibition At Giza Pyramids - Cairo

Forever Is Now Contemporary Art Exhibition At Giza Pyramids - Cairo

Emirati artist Azza al Qubaisi poses next to her artwork ‘Treasures’, as part of 3rd edition of Forever is Now’ exhibition, organised by ‘Art d’Egypte’, at the Pyramids of Giza, in Cairo, Egypt, on October 26, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Int'l experts slam U.S. double standards amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

STORY: Int'l experts slam U.S. double standards amid Russia-Ukraine conflict DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Nairobi/Cairo/Damascus/Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, Political analyst 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: Many experts in the world have slammed the double standards employed by the United States to address the Ukraine crisis. A self-described champion of rights to freedom of speech, the United States forced RT America, the U.S. branch of Russian media network RT, to cease productions earlier this month. SOUNDBITE (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, Political analyst "When they prohibit Russian media from reaching the West, they think that this is goo

Experts slam West's double standards on Russia-Ukraine conflict

STORY: Experts slam West's double standards on Russia-Ukraine conflict DATELINE: March 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Cairo, Damascus, Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, political analyst 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor at Global Village Space in Pakistan STORYLINE: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, many experts have voiced their opposition against the double standards adopted by the West, especially the United States, towards the issue. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD OMARI, Syrian political expert "In terms of humanitarianism, the United States always has 'double standards'. We believe that to embarrass Russia, the U.S. claims to care about Ukrainian refugees while ignoring the humanitarian crisis it has caused in the Middle East, whether it is Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon or other countries. Whether through its military intervention or regional

Double standards of Western media escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine: expert

STORY: Double standards of Western media escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine: expert DATELINE: March 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1.various of Azza Radwan Sedky speaking 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, political analyst 3.various of street view in Cuba 4.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, political analyst 5.various of a railway station in Ukraine 6.SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, political analyst STORYLINE: Azza Radwan Sedky, a political analyst and columnist for Egypt's state-run newspaper Ahram, said that the double standards in Western media reports have escalated the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AZZA RADWAN SEDKY, Egyptian columnist, political analyst "First thing that came to mind was Iraq. In fact, there was acceptance. It was almost as though this is the norm. Why are the double standards there? Is it because the West steers thi

EGYPT-CAIRO-AZZA RADWAN SEDKY-INTERVIEW

EGYPT-CAIRO-AZZA RADWAN SEDKY-INTERVIEW

(220106) -- CAIRO, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian writer Azza Radwan Sedky receives an interview with Xinhua in Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 9, 2021. TO GO WITH Interview: Western media report half-truths about the world, says writer (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

EGYPT-CAIRO-AZZA RADWAN SEDKY-INTERVIEW

EGYPT-CAIRO-AZZA RADWAN SEDKY-INTERVIEW

(220106) -- CAIRO, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian writer Azza Radwan Sedky works at her home in Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 9, 2021. TO GO WITH Interview: Western media report half-truths about the world, says writer (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)