Al-Ahram Studio, Icon of Egyptian Cinema, Destroyed in Fire

The historic Al-Ahram Studio in Cairo, a cornerstone of the Arab film industry, was devastated by a fire over the weekend, prompting an investigation and compensation for affected families.

• A major fire destroyed the iconic Al-Ahram Studio in Cairo, known as Hollywood on the Nile, over the weekend.
• The fire broke out hours after filming concluded for a Ramadan television series, with no reported fatalities but several injuries due to smoke inhalation.
• Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced compensation for affected families, and the Egyptian prosecutor general’s office has opened an investigation into the incident.
• Founded in 1944, Al-Ahram Studio was a major force in Arab cinema, producing countless Egyptian films and television series.
• The fire is expected to significantly impact TV audiences over Ramadan, a peak viewing period in Egypt and the Arab world.

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