The Egyptian Radio and Television Union announced that it will broadcast the first part of the play "Al-Ashaq" on its cultural program on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 11 PM. The play, written by Irish author Brian Friel and translated by Mohamed Amin Tawfiq, will be aired on the cultural radio frequency 91.50. The play explores human relationships and love, and is directed by Anwar Abdel Aziz, starring Karimah Mohamed Ali, Rushi Al-Mahdi, Najat Ali, Ihsan Sharif, and Faten Anwar.
The play "Al-Ashaq" is a human drama that delves into love and internal conflicts, and discusses the impact of love and social circumstances on human testing and relationships with others. The play is part of the cultural program's efforts to showcase literary works from around the world. The program's host, Sluo Hamad, announced that the play will be broadcast in two parts, with the second part scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025.
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union has been actively promoting cultural and artistic content through its various programs. Recently, it aired the second part of the play "Waraa Al-Zalam" and the first part of the play "Al-Owdaa ila Al-Diyar". The union aims to provide a platform for Egyptian and international artists to showcase their work.
The play "Al-Ashaq" has been well-received by audiences and critics alike. The translator, Mohamed Amin Tawfiq, has done an excellent job of conveying the emotions and themes of the original work. The director, Anwar Abdel Aziz, has also been praised for his interpretation of the play.
The broadcast of "Al-Ashaq" is part of a larger effort by the Egyptian Radio and Television Union to promote cultural and artistic content. The union has also been involved in various other initiatives, including the launch of a campaign to promote awareness of Egyptian heritage and antiquities.
Dr. Rasha Kamal, Director General of Archaeological Awareness at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, recently launched a campaign to promote awareness of Egyptian heritage and antiquities. The campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of preserving cultural heritage, is a collaboration between the ministry and the Egyptian Radio and Television Union.
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union's cultural program has become a staple of Egyptian cultural life, providing a platform for artists, writers, and intellectuals to showcase their work. The program's broadcasts are widely anticipated and have a significant impact on Egyptian cultural discourse.
Key points
- The Egyptian Radio and Television Union will air the first part of the play "Al-Ashaq" on its cultural program on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
- The play explores human relationships and love, and is directed by Anwar Abdel Aziz.
- The broadcast is part of a larger effort by the Egyptian Radio and Television Union to promote cultural and artistic content.
