The first of a series of films featuring the life of the legendary singer Umm Kulthum will feature Egyptian actress Mona Zaki. The General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia recently announced the establishment of a film fund called Big Time Investment with the goal of promoting the creation of Arabic cinema.

The first of a series of films featuring the life of the legendary singer Umm Kulthum will feature Egyptian actress Mona Zaki. The General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia recently announced the establishment of a film fund called Big Time Investment with the goal of promoting the creation of Arabic cinema.
A biopic honoring the life of Egyptian legend Umm Kulthum, often known by Arabs as “The fourth pyramid,” “The star of the East,” “Mother of the Arabs,” and “Lady of Arabic song” will be the first project under this program.
