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Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), presided over by renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, has announced a new partnership with Banque Misr, naming it the official banking partner of the festival\u2019s 46th edition, taking place from November 12 to 21, 2025, at the Cairo Opera House, under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.<\/p>\n
The agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Hisham Okasha, Chief Executive Officer of Banque Misr, along with senior bank officials, and Mr. Hussein Fahmy, President of the Cairo International Film Festival.<\/p>\n
This partnership reflects Banque Misr\u2019s ongoing commitment\u2014as one of the oldest and most prominent financial institutions in the Middle East\u2014to supporting Egypt\u2019s cultural identity and reinforcing its pioneering role in corporate social responsibility, particularly through supporting the arts as a vital pillar of Egypt\u2019s soft power.
\nThrough this sponsorship, the bank reaffirms its dedication to initiatives that promote creativity, knowledge, and Egypt\u2019s image as a global beacon of art and culture.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the partnership, Hussein Fahmy, President of CIFF, said:<\/p>\n
> \u201cWe are proud to partner with Banque Misr, one of our most respected national institutions. The festival is not limited to film screenings\u2014it strives to offer a holistic experience that reflects Cairo\u2019s cultural identity and contemporary spirit. Banque Misr\u2019s support extends its belief in the transformative power of culture and art as forces that enlighten society and drive progress.\u201d<\/p>\n
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For his part, Mr. Hisham Okasha, CEO of Banque Misr, stated:<\/p>\n
> \u201cAt Banque Misr, we believe that culture and art are integral to sustainable community development. Our sponsorship of Cairo International Film Festival stems from our commitment to supporting Egyptian arts as a civilizational and human message that transcends borders. We are proud to be part of a global event that reflects Egypt\u2019s leading position in cinema and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Founded in 1976, Cairo International Film Festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the Arab world and Africa. It remains the only festival in the region accredited as a Category \u2018A\u2019 festival by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) in Paris and is held annually under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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