The Egyptian Gazette reviews the film 'Flight 404', which follows Ghada el-Saeed's journey of repentance and self-discovery as she plans a pilgrimage to Mecca. The film, written by Mohamed Ragaa and directed by Hani Khalifa, explores themes of morality, judgment, and redemption. Mona Zaki's performance as Ghada is highlighted for its creativity and originality, and the film is noted for its realistic portrayal of inner struggles and use of visual symbols. Despite the film's bold approach, the review suggests that the happy ending may not fully capture Ghada's complex experiences.

Egypt is engaging in efforts to mediate and prevent further escalations between Israel and Palestine, according to Ali Atef from the Egyptian Centre For Strategic Studies. Atef emphasized that any actions leading to the evacuation of Palestinians or pushing them towards Egyptian borders are unacceptable, as they would signify the abandonment of the Palestinian cause. The situation remains tense, with Israeli media reporting 900 deaths from Hamas attacks and Gaza's health ministry reporting 770 killed and over 4,000 wounded due to Israeli strikes.

The Cairo International Film Festival has selected the Egyptian short film 'Issa' to compete in its 45th edition's short film competition, taking place from November 15 to 24, 2023, at the Cairo Opera House. 'Issa' will premiere in the Middle East and North Africa after participating in the Critics’ Week at the Cannes International Film Festival. Directed by Mourad Mostafa, the film is a joint Egyptian-French production involving several production companies. CIFF's director Amir Ramses expressed pride in the film's selection, and Mostafa highlighted the festival's personal significance to him. CIFF is also accepting submissions for the Cairo Film Forum, and it is noted for being the only festival in the Arab and African region registered under Category A at the FIAPF.

The article discusses the personal story of Noha Talaat, a 37-year-old English teacher, who reflects on her experiences with bullying during her school years due to her curly hair. Talaat shares her determination to ensure that her daughter does not go through the same negative experiences. The article touches on the societal pressures and beauty standards that contributed to Talaat's challenges during her teenage years. It highlights the issue of bullying based on physical appearance and the impact of societal beauty norms.

Culture Trip, established in 2011, aims to inspire people to explore the world's cultures and communities. The company offers premium small-group trips, including Culture Trips, Rail Trips, and Private Trips, designed for solo travelers, couples, and friends. These trips range from 5 to 16 days and emphasize authentic local experiences, activities, and quality accommodations. Culture Trip's Rail Trips focus on eco-friendly travel, while Private Trips offer personalized itineraries. The company is dedicated to sustainability, ensuring all trips are flightless within the destination and fully carbon offset, with goals to achieve net zero emissions soon.

The 40th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival, titled 'Big Dreams,' is dedicated to celebrating women directors, featuring a special section for films by Arab women and global screenings by non-Arab women. Running from November 20 to 29, the festival will screen over 160 movies from 59 countries, with 15% of the films directed by women, as stated by festival director Mohammed Hefzi.

Following a terrorist attack at a mosque in North Sinai, Egypt, which killed at least 235 worshippers and injured 109, the Egyptian air force conducted retaliatory strikes. These strikes targeted militant hideouts, killing militants and destroying vehicles and ammunition depots associated with the deadly attack. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired an emergency meeting and vowed a decisive punishment, terming the attack 'vile and treacherous.' The government declared three days of mourning.

Heba Ahmed, with a background in public relations and marketing, has launched Dogs Meals, the first service in Egypt offering fresh food delivery for dogs. This business reflects her passion for dogs and her desire to foster a pet-friendly culture in Egypt.