Arab Puppet Arts Forum concludes fifth session in Cairo

January 24, 2026 / 7:15 PM

Sharjah 24: Ghannam Ghannam, Head of Training, Development, and School Theatre at the Arab Theatre Authority, explained that the closing ceremony of the fifth session of the Arab Puppet Arts Forum and related arts included honouring the artists and participants in the theatrical performances at the Cairo Puppet Theatre.

Three-day festival features performances and seminars

Ghannam stated that the festival implemented a rich programme over three days, including theatrical performances, accompanying events, “The Secrets of the Craft” seminars, and a meeting of artists from various Arab countries. The event was held in cooperation between the Arab Theatre Authority and the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.

Events held across five venues

Ghannam added, in statements to Sharjah 24, that the forum’s events took place in five locations: the Adam Henein Hall at the Hangars, the Cairo Puppet Theatre, the Metropole Theatre, the Cultural Park, and Beit Al-Suhaymi.

Honouring prominent artists

He noted that the forum honored three prominent artists: Mohamed Keshk from Egypt, Abdel Salam Abdo from Palestine, and Qada Ben Smisha from Algeria.

“Secrets of the Craft” seminars highlight artistic insights

He pointed out that the “Secrets of the Craft” seminars were a highlight of the forum, where puppeteers shared their experiences and the secrets that fueled their passion for the art.

Artists unite from across the Arab World

He explained that artists from the UAE, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Iraq participated, united by their love for puppetry and dolls.