GFF Renews Partnership with Al Nahar TV as Official Broadcast Partner

Sun Jul 05, 2026

Building on the success of their previous collaboration, the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) and Al Nahar Television Network announce the renewal of their partnership for the second year in a row. Al Nahar will serve as an official broadcast partner for the festival’s 9th edition, taking place between October 15 and 23, 2026.

Under this renewed agreement, Al Nahar retains the broadcasting rights for GFF’s highly anticipated Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as the official Press Conference. In addition to the marquee events, the network will provide extensive, dynamic daily coverage of the festival’s diverse panels, red carpets, and cinematic activities.

Amr Mansi, Executive director and co-founder of GFF said: "We're thrilled to be renewing our partnership with Al Nahar. Their support has helped us share the energy and spirit of the El Gouna Film Festival with audiences across Egypt, and we're excited to continue that journey together this year."

Alaa Al Kahky, Chairman of Al Nahar Network added: "We are proud to continue our partnership with the El Gouna Film Festival for a second consecutive year. As one of the region's leading cultural events, the festival deserves world-class coverage that brings audiences closer to every moment. We look forward to showcasing the festival's exceptional program and reinforcing our commitment to supporting arts, culture, and Egyptian cinema."

Al Nahar Television is implementing updated, cutting-edge technical preparations to commemorate the second year of the partnership. The network is committed to providing exceptional production standards that mirror GFF's global prominence as well as its broadcasting significance.

This long-term collaboration demonstrates GFF's continued dedication to broadening its cultural reach and engaging audiences throughout Egypt. The festival confirms its aim as a top worldwide platform committed to the ethos of "Cinema for Humanity" and strengthens its media presence by reuniting with Al Nahar.

About El Gouna Film Festival:

El Gouna Film Festival, founded in 2017, is one of the leading festivals in the MENA region. GFF aims to showcase a wide variety of films for a passionate and knowledgeable audience, while fostering better communication between cultures through the art of filmmaking. Its goal is to connect filmmakers from the region with their international counterparts in the spirit of cooperation and cultural exchange. The festival is committed to the discovery of new voices and strives to be a catalyst for the development of cinema in the Arab world, especially through its industry arm CineGouna Platform.

About Al Nahar Network:

Launched in 2011, Al Nahar Television Network is one of Egypt’s premier private satellite broadcasting networks. Operating a diverse portfolio of channels, including Al Nahar General and Al Nahar Drama, the network delivers high-quality entertainment, hard-hitting talk shows, in-depth political and economic discussions, and top-tier Arabic drama series. Committed to world-class production values and impactful storytelling, Al Nahar reaches millions of households across Egypt and the Middle East, serving as a pillar of contemporary Arab media and cultural programming