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Sharif, an actor like his two-time Golden Globe winning grandfather, left Egypt in January 2011, just before the revolution. (Shutterstock)

September 16th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Omar Sharif's Grandson Comes-out as Gay, Half-Jewish: 'Am I welcome in Egypt?'

The grandson of actor Omar Sharif claims he is worried about returning to his native Egypt after coming out as being gay and half-Jewish.

Hany Abu-Assad directs "Omar", the curtain-raiser for DIFF (Image: Facebook)

November 25th, 2013 - 06:02 GMT

Rollin' out the red: 10th edition DIFF set to be off the chain!

American actor Martin Sheen will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 10th edition of DIFF in December. (Image: Facebook)

October 22nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

And the DIFF award for Lifetime Achievement goes to: Martin Sheen

Renowned director Nadine Labaki will star in "Rock the Casbah" alongside Omar Sharif. (Image: Facebook)

September 15th, 2013 - 11:57 GMT

Going strong at 81! Omar Sharif to star in new comedy film with Nadine Labaki

Omar Sharif's old age made his life a better place. (Image: Facebook)

July 18th, 2013 - 08:15 GMT

Forget me not! Omar Sharif's bad memory serves him well

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with Tom Cruise at the Dubai International Film Festival in 2011

December 9th, 2012 - 07:11 GMT

Nine years, nine moments: The best of DIFF

Legendary actor Omar Sharif won't be awarded until after Eid

October 25th, 2012 - 11:28 GMT

Omar Sharif: Toast of the town told to wait for trophy

The Egyptian star Ahmed Ramzi passed away on Saturday

October 2nd, 2012 - 01:20 GMT

A tough act to follow: Curtains close for Egyptian actor Ahmed Ramzi

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July 18th, 2012 - 08:01 GMT

Omar Sharif has no fear of Islamists

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July 9th, 2012 - 06:48 GMT

It's official: Omar Sharif converts to Kabbalah

Salma Hayek

June 6th, 2012 - 11:58 GMT

Salma Hayek the resistance fighter

Omar al Sharif is an old-hand at writing books

May 6th, 2012 - 10:08 GMT

Omar Al Sharif to publish his love affairs!

Al Bawaba

October 10th, 2008 - 06:55 GMT

Veteran Egyptian Actor Adel Imam receives Variety Achievement in Film Award at MEIFF 2008