Opening ceremony of Alexandria short film festival

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Closing ceremony of the Alexandria Short Film Festival.

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The actress Nahed El Sebai at the closing ceremony of the Alexandria Short Film Festival.

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The 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival will take place from April 27 to May 2, 2025. The festival's program includes screenings of short films from Egypt and around the world, along with seminars and workshops aimed at supporting young cinematic talents and fostering dialogue on art and cinema. The events will be attended by numerous Egyptian artists and filmmakers.

Alexandria Short Film Festival – 11th Edition.

25th Military World Equestrian Championship.

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مصور

Egypt is hosting the 25th Military World Equestrian Championship for Show Jumping under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The event is taking place at the Kayan City Equestrian Club in the New Administrative Capital from May 5 to 8, 2025, with elite military equestrian athletes from 20 countries across various continents participating in the championship.

Opening of the Aswan International Women Film Festival.

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This evening, Friday, May 2, 2025, Aswan Governorate witnessed the launch of the 9th edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival, held under the theme "El Sett" — a tribute to the legendary singer Umm Kulthum, marking 50 years since her passing.
The festival will run from Friday, May 2 until Tuesday, May 6, bringing together a constellation of renowned Egyptian and Arab stars and artists on Isis Island in Aswan, at the southernmost tip of Egypt.

Aswan International Women Film Festival 2025.

Philae Temple in Aswan, Egypt.

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The Philae Temple complex includes many buildings dating back to the Ptolemaic period (332-30 BC), the most notable of which is the temple begun by Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285–246 BC), dedicated to Isis, the mother of Horus, the god of kingship. One of the notable scenes is in the Mammisi or Birth Chamber, where the birth of Horus was celebrated, showing Isis breastfeeding her son Horus in the reeds.

The Temple of Isis is considered one of the most enduring ancient Egyptian temples, as it continued to function until the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527–565 AD), who ordered the closure of all pagan temples. A priest named Ismet-Akhom engraved the last hieroglyphic inscription, dating back to the 4th century AD (394 AD). The temple was converted into a church, and many of the temple's inscriptions were erased.

Next to the Temple of Isis is a temple dedicated to Hathor, built by Ptolemy VI Philometor (180–145 BC) and Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome (30 BC–14 AD). The Trajan's Kiosk (98–117 AD) located in front of the Philae Temple still stands, though its roof is no longer present. The regular arrangement of its magnificent columns attracted the attention of travelers, who described and photographed it. Isis was the main deity of the area, and emperors were depicted offering sacrifices to her, her husband Osiris, and their son Horus.

All these monuments were relocated from the original Philae Island to the nearby Agilkia Island during the UNESCO Nubian Campaign in the 1960s to save the sites submerged by the Nile waters due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

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Fans of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations.

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Opening ceremony of the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, April 27, 2025, qualifying for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.

Africa U-20 Cup of Nations 2025.

<h3>The most unhelpful advice ever given. If mental health were that simple, why do so many of us feel lost in our own minds?</h3>
<h3>A healthy mind isn&rsquo;t about constant positivity&mdash;it&rsquo;s about understanding the clutter. Imagine your mind as a room: every unresolved emotion, unhealed wound, and unspoken fear piles up until you&rsquo;re tripping over the mess. So let&rsquo;s ask the real question: How clean is your&nbsp;mental&nbsp;space?"</h3>
<h3>A mind is healthy when clear of:</h3>
<h3>A- comparison,&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>We keep comparing ourselves to others or even to our past selves, and that creates a gap between what is and what can be. Easier said than done, but here is how: by understanding that everyone is going through their own path and paths may seem similar, but they definitely aren&rsquo;t. Starting points are not the same, Conditions are not the same, and most importantly, the experience&rsquo;s impact on the person varies. So just keep swimming like the wise Dory once said, and hope for the best.</h3>
<h3>B- Judgments,</h3>
<h3>I think it&rsquo;s human nature to judge, no matter how hard we try not to or pretend that we don&rsquo;t judge, but in fact we do, whether we are judging others according to what &ldquo;we&rdquo; think is right or wrong,</h3>
<h3>Or judging ourselves on what we once did or said, judging our choices under the umbrella of good and bad, forgetting that this mindset is fear-based.</h3>
<h3>C- Fear,</h3>
<h3>Understanding that fear is one of the main characters in our minds and learning to accept that fact will help us decode that emotion that most often takes over and leave the mind swamped with &ldquo;negative&rdquo; thoughts.</h3>
<h3>Fear is there to help us, it&rsquo;s like an alarm system that goes off when something might be harmful to our survival. It&rsquo;s built in; no one is without fear, but regulating fear helps us make the most of it.&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>Sometimes we feel anxious or worried, and that&rsquo;s a chance to dig deeper and see what the real reasoning is behind this feeling. Sometimes we need to reassure our minds that it&rsquo;s okay, we are safe.</h3>
<h3>A mind is healthy when:</h3>
<h3>Staying active,</h3>
<h3>An active mind is a good trade for an overthinking mind. Try to keep your mind active with important matters, a good book to read, a deep conversation with someone you trust, or even a new hobby that interests you, having a pet, maybe some plants, or better yet, discover your artistic side ( we all have one)&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>Having a support network,</h3>
<h3>&nbsp;Being the social creatures we are, we need people around us who help lift us and us them too. Surround yourself with people you love and trust. Those who make us feel safe and seen are important to have a healthy mentality.</h3>
<h3>Able to self-love,</h3>
<h3>We think we love ourselves, but do we really?&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>When you're free of judgment, comparison, and fear, loving imperfections, realizing that it&rsquo;s all good and can be better.&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>I know you might have heard this before or maybe read it somewhere, but from personal experience, these are the core points, even if they take a different shape in everyone&rsquo;s eyes.&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>Allow yourself to explore and know that there is something good in every bad situation; finding the silver lining helps see the bigger picture.</h3>
<h3>Trusting that everything that happens is inevitable for you to reach the mind state that you feel comfortable in.</h3>
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<h3 dir="rtl">&rdquo; كن سعيدًا فقط"<br />أكثر نصيحة غير مفيدة على الإطلاق. لو كانت الصحة العقلية بهذه البساطة، فلماذا يشعر الكثير منا بأنه ضائع في دوامة أفكاره؟</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">العقل السليم لا يعني الإيجابية الدائمة، بل فهم الفوضى بداخله. تخيل عقلك كغرفة: كل عاطفة غير مُحلَّة، وجرح لم يلتئم، وخوف لم يجد الامان يتراكم حتى تتعثر في هذه الفوضى. إذن، لنطرح السؤال الحقيقي</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">:&nbsp;ما مدى نظافة مساحتك العقلية؟</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">العقل السليم يخلو من:</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">أ- المقارنة<br />نواصل مقارنة أنفسنا بالآخرين أو حتى بأنفسنا في الماضي، مما يخلق فجوة بين "ما هو" و "ما يمكن أن يكون". الكلام أسهل من التطبيق، لكن الحل كالتالي: افهم أن كل شخص يسير في طريقه الخاص. قد تبدو المسارات متشابهة، لكنها ليست كذلك. نقاط البداية مختلفة، الظروف مختلفة، والأهم من ذلك، تأثير التجارب على الشخص يختلف. لذا، كما قالت "دوري" الحكيمة:&nbsp;"استمر في السباحة"&nbsp;وتفاءل بالخير.</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">ب- الأحكام<br />أعتقد أن إصدار الأحكام جزء من طبيعتنا البشرية، مهما حاولنا تجنبها أو التظاهر بعدم القيام بها. نحن نحكم على الآخرين بناءً على ما نعتقد أنه "صحيح" أو "خاطئ"، ونحكم على أنفسنا بسبب ما فعلناه أو قلناه في الماضي، ونصنف خياراتنا تحت مظلة "جيد" و"سيء"، متناسين أن هذا التفكير قائم على&nbsp;الخوف.</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">ج- الخوف<br />افهم أن الخوف أحد الشخصيات الرئيسية في عقلك، وتقبُّل هذه الحقيقة سيساعدك على فك شفرة هذه المشاعر التي غالبًا ما تستولي على العقل وتغمره بالأفكار "السلبية".<br />الخوف موجود لمساعدتنا؛ إنه مثل نظام إنذار ينطلق عندما يكون هناك شيء قد يهدد بقاءنا. إنه فطري، ولا يوجد إنسان بلا خوف. لكن&nbsp;تنظيم الخوف&nbsp;يساعدنا في الاستفادة منه.<br />أحيانًا نشعر بالقلق أو التوتر، وهذه فرصة للتعمق ومعرفة السبب الحقيقي وراء هذا الشعور. أحيانًا، كل ما نحتاجه هو طمأنة عقولنا بأن&nbsp;كل شيء على ما يرام، نحن بأمان.</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">العقل السليم يكون عندما:</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">١- يبقى نشطًا<br />العقل النشط هو بديل رائع للعقل المفرط في التفكير. حافظ على نشاط عقلك بأمور مهمة: كتاب جيد، محادثة عميقة مع شخص تثق به، هواية جديدة، اقتناء حيوان أليف أو نباتات، أو حتى اكتشاف جانبك الفني (كلنا لدينا واحد!).</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">٢- يمتلك شبكة دعم<br />بكوننا كائنات اجتماعية، نحتاج إلى أشخاص حولنا يرفعون من معنوياتنا، ونرفع معنوياتهم بدورنا. أحط نفسك بأحبائك ومن تثق بهم، فهؤلاء الذين يشعرونك بالأمان والرؤية ضروريون لصحة عقلية سليمة.</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">٣- يكون قادرًا على حب الذات<br />نظن أننا نحب أنفسنا، لكن هل هذا صحيح؟<br />عندما تتحرر من الأحكام والمقارنة والخوف، سيصبح حب الذات سلسًا وسهلًا، لأنه فقط عندها ستستطيع&nbsp;تذكر من أنت حقًا، بكل عيوبك ونقائصك، مدركًا أن كل شيء على ما يرام.. ويمكن أن يصبح أفضل.</h3>
<h3 dir="rtl">قد تكون سمعت هذا من قبل أو قرأته في مكان ما، لكن من تجربة شخصية، هذه هي النقاط الأساسية، حتى لو اتخذت أشكالًا مختلفة في عيون الجميع.<br />اسمح لنفسك بالاستكشاف، واعلم أن هناك&nbsp;شيئًا جيدًا في كل موقف سيء؛ إيجاد الجانب المشرق يساعدك في رؤية الصورة الأكبر.<br />ثق&nbsp;بأن كل ما يحدث هو حتمي لتصل إلى الحالة العقلية التي تشعر فيها بالراحة</h3>
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“Just be happy”

” كن سعيدًا فقط"

<p>And it really is. We see many trends that occur only during Ramadan; no matter how one looks at it, it&rsquo;s full of kindness and nobility.</p>
<p>You see streets dress up with decorations for an entire month. People change due to fasting; Ramadan can be/feel different depending on where you live in the world as every country celebrates this holy month of Ramadan their way; the cultures and traditions vary from one place to another, but they all agree on one thing, that it is indeed Kareem.</p>
<p>Ramadan is the time of the year when day and night couldn&rsquo;t have more contrast.</p>
<p>Daytime in Ramadan is usually about quieter streets and shorter work hours. You see people everywhere reading the Quran or going to pray, and then gradually it gets busy and loud; it's 2 hours before Iftar, it dawns on people that it&rsquo;s almost over, they arerunning out of time to arrive somewhere or to prepare the Iftar food, short meaningless fights happen at homes and in the streets, and then all of a sudden it happens&hellip;</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s the prayer calling for Maghrib!</p>
<p>It all goes very quiet; the streets are almost empty, and it&rsquo;s all so serene and beautiful for about 15 minutes. Then, it&rsquo;s nighttime!</p>
<p>Tarawih is an essential part of Ramadan, People go to mosques and some of them make an event of it, going to the oldest mosque, the biggest mosque or, the mosque with a sheikh who has a great voice, or even a mosque that finishes quickly.</p>
<p>I can talk about Ramadan till next Ramadan, but I think it is best to see it from a perspective that adds life to words, which is Photography.</p>
<p>As it&rsquo;s becoming my favorite thing to do, meeting with photographers and bringing their side of the story. So, for this month, I met with a photographer who is also a nomad, partially archeologist, and a tour guide, among many other job titles... Sameh Mohamed.</p>
<p>Despite his young age, Sameh has done a lot and gained a very decent experience in photography in multiple genres varying from street photography to ancient monuments.</p>
<p>Let&rsquo;s get into it. Ramadan for photographers, is a golden chance to capture wonderful moments and amazing vibes that show the magic of Ramadan. &ldquo;Walking in Egypt is like a movie scene.&rdquo;</p>
<p>We got some insights on where to go in Ramadan for Iftar or Suhoor.</p>
<p>Each spot in Cairo has a totally different yet amazing vibe, such as downtown (the real one, not the one in tagamo3), Khan El Khalili, and Kurba. &nbsp;</p>
<p>For a photographer in such a themed month, almost everywhere you go is going to be crowded and loud, and this is exactly where the fun is. Among the chaos, there are always these moment that makes the whole day much easier and, in the end, worth it. One of those moments was when Sameh was working in the Matareya event (which needs a blog of its own)</p>
<p>At some point they close the street&rsquo;s entrances and exits, and Sameh wanted to take this shot from a certain spot, but it was out of the closed zone, so he was talking to the guy by the barricade to let him go out, but the guy wouldn&rsquo;t budge, so Sameh was telling him that the family living in that apartment invited him to shoot from their balcony, the guy then looked at the balcony only to realize this was his own house and his mom or sister was giving him the okay, and that smooth Sameh was able to go and get the shot he wanted and became good buddies with that guy as well.</p>
<p>So Ramadan is the month where good prevails and doors open with blessings everywhere. We&rsquo;ll talk more about Ramadan in our upcoming blogs, so stay tuned.</p>
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<p class="p1" dir="rtl">وهذا صحيح. نرى الكثير من الظواهر التي لا تظهر إلا في رمضان، مهما نظرنا إليها، فهي مليئة باللطف والنبل.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">ترى الشوارع مُزينةً طوال شهر كامل. يتغير الناس بسبب الصيام؛ قد يختلف رمضان من مكان لآخر، فكل بلد يحتفل بشهر رمضان المبارك على طريقته الخاصة؛ تختلف الثقافات والتقاليد من مكان لآخر، لكنها جميعًا تتفق على شيء واحد، وهو أنه رمضان كريم.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">رمضان هو الوقت من السنة الذي لا يمكن أن يكون فيه الليل والنهار أكثر تباينًا.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">عادةً ما يكون نهار رمضان هادئًا في الشوارع وساعات عمل أقصر. ترى الناس في كل مكان يقرأون القرآن أو يذهبون للصلاة، ثم يزدحم المكان تدريجيًا ويزداد صخبًا. قبل ساعتين من الإفطار، يدرك الناس أن الوقت قد شارف على الانتهاء، وأن الوقت يضيق بهم للوصول إلى مكان ما أو لتحضير طعام الإفطار، وتحدث مشاجرات قصيرة لا معنى لها في المنازل والشوارع، ثم فجأةً يحدث...</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">إنها صلاة المغرب!</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">يسود هدوءٌ تام؛ الشوارع شبه خالية، ويسودها هدوءٌ وجمالٌ ساحرٌ لخمس عشرة دقيقة. ثمّ، يحل الليل!</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">صلاة التراويح جزء أساسي من رمضان، يذهب الناس إلى المساجد وبعضهم يجعل من ذلك حدثاً، يذهب إلى أقدم مسجد، أو أكبر مسجد، أو المسجد الذي يوجد به شيخ ذو صوت عظيم، أو حتى المسجد الذي ينتهي بسرعة.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">أستطيع أن أتحدث عن رمضان حتى رمضان القادم، ولكن أعتقد أن الأفضل أن ننظر إليه من منظور يضيف الحياة إلى الكلمات، وهو التصوير الفوتوغرافي.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">بما أن لقاء المصورين وسرد قصصهم أصبح من هواياتي المفضلة، فقد التقيت هذا الشهر بمصور فوتوغرافي، وهو أيضًا رحالة، وعالم آثار، ومرشد سياحي، بالإضافة إلى العديد من المهن الأخرى... سامح محمد.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">على الرغم من صغر سنه، إلا أن سامح أنجز الكثير واكتسب خبرة جيدة جدًا في التصوير الفوتوغرافي في أنواع متعددة تتراوح من تصوير الشوارع إلى المعالم الأثرية القديمة.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">لنبدأ، رمضان للمصورين فرصة ذهبية لالتقاط لحظات رائعة وأجواء مميزة تعكس سحر رمضان. "المشي في مصر أشبه بمشهد سينمائي".</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">حصلنا على بعض الأفكار حول الأماكن التي يمكن أن نذهب إليها في رمضان لتناول الإفطار أو السحور.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">كل مكان في القاهرة له أجواء مختلفة تمامًا ومذهلة، مثل وسط المدينة (الحقيقي، وليس الموجود في التجمع الخامس)، وخان الخليلي، والكوربة.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">بالنسبة لمصور في شهرٍ ذي طابعٍ خاص، ستجد نفسك في كل مكان تقريبًا مكتظًا بالناس، وهنا يكمن السرور. وسط هذه الفوضى، هناك دائمًا لحظاتٌ تُسهّل يومك، وتجعله يستحق العناء في النهاية. إحدى تلك اللحظات كانت عندما كان سامح يعمل في فعالية المطرية (التي تحتاج إلى مدونة خاصة بها).</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">في مرحلة ما، أغلقوا مداخل ومخارج الشارع، وأراد سامح أن يلتقط هذه اللقطة من مكان معين، لكنها كانت خارج المنطقة المغلقة، لذلك كان يتحدث إلى الرجل عند الحاجز ليسمح له بالخروج، لكن الرجل لم يتزحزح، لذلك كان سامح يخبره أن العائلة التي تعيش في تلك الشقة دعته للتصوير من شرفتهم، ثم نظر الرجل إلى الشرفة فقط ليدرك أن هذا هو منزله وأن والدته أو أخته كانت تعطيه الموافقة، وأن سامح السلس كان قادرًا على الذهاب والحصول على اللقطة التي يريدها وأصبح صديقًا جيدًا لذلك الرجل أيضًا.</p>
<p class="p1" dir="rtl">رمضان شهر الخير، وأبواب البركات مفتوحة في كل مكان. سنتحدث أكثر عن رمضان في تدويناتنا القادمة، فتابعونا.</p>

Ramadan Kareem

رمضان كريم

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Judging it aside&mdash;whether it's good or bad&mdash;what is it exactly, and how can it be utilized? These are the real questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When man first discovered fire, it was a problem. Then, with knowledge and curiosity, man was able to harness its real power.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;So, What Is AI Really?&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In short, it's a tool that originated from the calculator (really). It runs calculations a lot faster and much more efficiently, not only using numbers but also words and even images. That&rsquo;s what makes it a very important tool in so many fields of life nowadays.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;AI and Utilization&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Depending on the field you are in, there is a place for AI to help&mdash;whether in automating mundane tasks, creating a marketing campaign, or even managing projects. But since we are all about photos and photographers, we must know more...&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We had to ask the experts so we could come closer to a clearer idea of what we call AI.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Naturally, we spoke with someone who has a strong tech background and is one of the smartest people I personally know. He is also the CTO of the TMF family, a tech consultant, and an AI/software project manager: Moath Musa.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moath had great insights about AI, and they go as follows&hellip;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"AI is a great tool that can help in many fields of life and business. It can advance productivity by up to 70%, while the remaining 30% depends on the human factor. However, reaching this 70% efficiency requires educated and informed requests. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The more one understands exactly how to craft and use proper prompts and keywords when dealing with AI, the more efficient the results can be. So, it&rsquo;s about integrating the human factor with the technological solutions provided by AI".&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lastly, Moath added that editorial pictures can never be replaced by generative AI, as they capture live events, and each photo is unique. However, when it comes to commercial photos, AI can be a great help.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That&rsquo;s the tech part of it. For the artistic part, it was crucial to meet with a photographer with extensive experience&mdash;one who specializes in restoring ancient artifacts and buildings in Egypt: Mr. Hesham Tawheed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hesham shed light on the artistry of photography in the age of AI, explaining that the differences between a professional photographer and a beginner fade with AI.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">"For example, if a client wanted to hire a professional photographer to ensure high-quality images and pay X amount of money, that same client could now hire a beginner and get similar quality images with the help of AI for 1/4 X. However, without the experience of a professional photographer, the results may vary, as AI still depends on the prompts and keywords used as input. A talented photographer with a clear vision will always achieve better results. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Moreover, AI cannot replace real photography, especially when it comes to monuments and ancient artifacts. A machine won't be able to capture the imperfections caused by erosion, which add value to the photo and reflect the actual history of such monuments or artifacts. The same applies to Arabic calligraphy, where each style refers to a different era&mdash;something essential for those seeking authenticity in such images".&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now that we&rsquo;ve covered all this, we must ask: Is AI a good thing or a bad thing? Or, more importantly, is there a silver lining that can guide us through this duality of good and bad?&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">بغض النظر عن كونه جيدًا أو سيئًا، السؤال الحقيقي هو: ما هو الذكاء الاصطناعي تحديداً؟ وكيف يجب أن نستخدمه؟ </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">عندما اكتشف الإنسان النار لأول مرة، كانت تمثل مشكلة. ولكن مع المعرفة والفضول، تمكن من تسخير قوتها الحقيقية.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">إذن، ما هو الذكاء الاصطناعي حقًا؟&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">ببساطة، هو أداة نشأت من الآلة الحاسبة (نعم، حقًا!). فهو ينفذ العمليات الحسابية بسرعة وكفاءة أعلى بكثير، وليس فقط بالأرقام، بل أيضًا بالكلمات وحتى الصور. وهذا ما يجعله أداة بالغة الأهمية في العديد من المجالات اليوم.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">الذكاء الاصطناعي و الاستخدامات الممكنة&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">بغض النظر عن مجالك، هناك دائمًا مكانٌ للذكاء الاصطناعي ليساعدك سواء في تشغيل المهام الروتينية بشكل اوتوماتيكي، أو إنشاء الحملات التسويقية، أو حتى إدارة المشاريع. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ولكن بما أننا في The Middle Frame نركز على التصوير الفوتوغرافي، فمن الضروري أن نفهم دور الذكاء الاصطناعي في هذا المجال...&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">لذا، كان لا بد من التحدث مع الخبراء للوصول إلى فهم أوضح لما نسميه اليوم الذكاء الاصطناعي. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">تحدثنا مع شخص يمتلك خلفية تقنية قوية، وأحد أذكى الأشخاص الذين أعرفهم شخصيًا. إنه أيضًا الرئيس التقني لعائلة TMF، ومستشار تقني، ومدير مشاريع برمجية وذكاء اصطناعي: معاذ موسى.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">قدّم معاذ رؤى قيّمة حول الذكاء الاصطناعي، وقال ما يلي:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">"الذكاء الاصطناعي أداة قوية يمكن أن تساعد في العديد من المجالات الحياتية والتجارية. حيث يمكنه أن يعزز الإنتاجية بنسبة تصل إلى 70%، بينما تبقى 30% الأخرى معتمدة على العنصر البشري. ومع ذلك، فإن تحقيق هذا المستوى من الكفاءة يتطلب مدخلات دقيقة ومدروسة. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">كلما فهم المستخدم كيفية صياغة التوجيهات الصحيحة واستخدام الكلمات المفتاحية المناسبة عند التعامل مع الذكاء الاصطناعي، كانت النتائج أكثر كفاءة. لذلك، فإن الأمر يتعلق بتكامل الذكاء البشري مع الحلول التقنية التي يوفرها الذكاء الاصطناعي".&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">أضاف معاذ نقطة مهمة أيضًا:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;الصور التحريرية لا يمكن استبدالها بالذكاء الاصطناعي التوليدي، لأنها توثق أحداثًا حقيقية، وكل صورة منها فريدة من نوعها،</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;أما الصور التجارية، فيمكن للذكاء الاصطناعي أن يكون مساعدًا رائعًا في إنشائها بكفاءة وسرعة أكبر.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">هذا كان الجانب التقني، أما من الناحية الفنية، فكان من الضروري مقابلة مصور يمتلك خبرة واسعة في المجال، ومتخصص في ترميم وتوثيق الآثار والمباني التاريخية في مصر، الأستاذ هشام توحيد.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">أوضح هشام نقطة مهمة جدًا، "الذكاء الاصطناعي يطمس الفجوة بين المصورين المحترفين والمبتدئين، </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">على سبيل المثال، إذا كان العميل بحاجة إلى مصور محترف لضمان الحصول على صور عالية الجودة مقابل مبلغ X، فإنه اليوم يمكنه توظيف مصور مبتدئ والحصول على صور بجودة مماثلة بمساعدة الذكاء الاصطناعي مقابل 1/4 X.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">لكن دون خبرة المصور المحترف، قد تتفاوت النتائج، لأن الذكاء الاصطناعي لا يزال يعتمد على جودة التوجيهات المدخلة، فالمصور الموهوب، صاحب الرؤية الإبداعية، سيظل قادرًا على تحقيق نتائج أعلى وأدق".&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">إضافةً إلى ذلك، "لا يمكن للذكاء الاصطناعي استبدال التصوير الفوتوغرافي الحقيقي، خاصة عندما يتعلق الأمر بـتوثيق الآثار والمعالم التاريخية. حيث أن الآلة لن تكون قادرة على التقاط العيوب والتأثيرات الناتجة عن عوامل التعرية وهي تفاصيل تضيف قيمة تاريخية وأصالة إلى الصورة، </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ينطبق الأمر نفسه على الخط العربي المنقوش على الجدران، حيث تعكس كل كتابة نمطًا وزمنًا مختلفًا، مما يجعل الأصالة البصرية عنصرًا لا يمكن استبداله".&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">أين يكمن الحل؟&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">الآن، وبعد كل ما سبق، يبقى السؤال:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="rtl"><span style="font-weight: 400;">هل الذكاء الاصطناعي شيء جيد أم سيئ؟&nbsp; </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">أو، الأكثر أهمية: هل هناك طريق وسط يساعدنا على تحقيق التوازن بين الجانبين؟&nbsp; </span></p>

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Egyptian Muslims perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer in open spaces and the surrounding streets of the Iron and Steel Mosque, the largest mosque in western Alexandria, Egypt.

Eid al-Fitr prayer in Alexandria.

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Uncovering Truths, One Frame at a Time  Capturing the reality of our world by telling stories through images. It focuses on capturing moments that convey social, political, and cultural aspects of society, giving a voice to the voiceless and shedding light on important issues.

كشف الحقائق إطارًا بإطار  التقاط واقع عالمنا من خلال سرد القصص عبر الصور. يركز على لحظات تعكس الجوانب الاجتماعية، السياسية، والثقافية للمجتمع، مانحًا صوتًا لمن لا صوت لهم ومساهماً في تسليط الضوء على القضايا الهامة.

News

Cap n’ Gown Day was unforgettable this year in the Class of 2024’s big day of celebrating transitions and new chapters, Ahmed Saad and DiscoMisr made a night to remember with their electrifying performance.

AUC Spring 2024 Cap N' Gown

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Shots on the red carpet at the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival.

The actress Nahed El Sebai during her participation in the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival.

Moments of Joy  Dive into the world of fun and excitement! Each photo captures vibrant scenes from festivals, music, and gatherings, celebrating the moments that bring us together and fill life with joy.

لحظات من البهجة  استمتع بعالم المرح والإثارة! كل صورة تلتقط مشاهد نابضة من المهرجانات، الموسيقى، والتجمعات، احتفالًا باللحظات التي تجمعنا وتملأ حياتنا بالفرح

Entertainment

The Egyptian Al-Ahly Club team defeated the Bangui team from Central Africa, with a score of 85-79, in the third round of the Nile Group in the 2024 African Basketball Champions League.

BAL 2024 African League: Al-Ahly VS Bangui

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Capturing the Thrill of the Game  Capturing athletes, teams, and the action of sporting events. From the grace of a Yoga guru to the intense focus of martial arts. Conveying the energy, emotion, and drama of competition. Showcasing athletes from all around the MENA region.

تجسيد إثارة المنافسة  التقاط الرياضيين، الفرق، وحركة الأحداث الرياضية. من رشاقة مدرب اليوغا إلى التركيز المكثف لفنون القتال. يعبر هذا القسم عن الطاقة، العاطفة، ودراما المنافسة، ويعرض رياضيين من مختلف أنحاء منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا

Sport Events

Tourists from around the world flock to Abu Simbel Temple in southern Egypt to witness the solar alignment on the face of King Ramses II’s statue, a celestial phenomenon that occurs twice a year in the sanctuary of the temple.

Sun alignment on the face of Ramses II's statue.

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9 Dec, 2016 - Al-Shirgat, Salah ad Din, Iraq: New IDPs fleeing Mosul use a Hashed Al Sunni boat to cross the Tigris river. 
Members of Hashed Al Sunni help and protect civilians escape ISIS-controlled areas in Mosul and cross the Tigris river and enter Shirqat District where they will be sheltered in camps. 
Hashed Al Sunni is a Sunni tribal force sometimes referred to as "tribal mobilization" or "national mobilisation". It is a member of Hashed al-Shaabi, an umbrella organisation created in 2014, which includes an array of paramilitary forces who vary widely in skill and in the degree to which they are actually under government control. The main groups are Iranian-backed Shiite militias, including Ketaeb Hezbollah, Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Badr. The Hashed has played a major role in the anti-IS fight in Iraq but forces within it have also carried out abuses.

Displaced people fleeing Mosul crossing the Tigris River.

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10 Nov , 2016 - Mosul, Iraq: A family just left their home with a white flag at the Samah area of Mosul which it`s  war zone between Iraqi Security forces and ISIS.

A family raising a white flag in Mosul.

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A Window to the Past  Step into memories of bygone days, where each photo reveals glimpses of history lived by past generations. Scenes that document stories and tales, bringing past eras back to life.

نافذة على الماضي  انغمس في ذكريات الزمن القديم، حيث تُظهر كل صورة لمحات من تاريخ عاشته أجيال سابقة. مشاهد توثق قصصًا وحكايات تعيدنا إلى عصور مضت

A small tray with a teapot and cups in the desert

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A portrait of an Egyptian boy in the street.

A portrait of an Egyptian boy.

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I have a time machine called a camera

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مصور فوتغرافي

A circular wicker basket, decorated with elegant red stripes, contains colorful eggs in a variety of colors, including blue, green, pink, yellow, and white. In the center of the basket stands a carefully sliced ​​cake arranged on paper, adding an attractive element to the scene. The entire design exudes a sense of celebration and beauty.

Close-Up of a Girl Holding a Round Basket with Colored Eggs and Cake Against the Desert Sands in Egypt

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Portrait of a dark-skinned Sudanese young man wearing a white galabiya and a black scarf wrapped around his head, looking into the camera.

Portrait of a Sudanese young man.

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Portrait of an elderly Sudanese woman wearing a white headwrap and adorned with a large ring-like ornament in her nose, embodying the spirit of Sudanese culture.

Portrait of a Sudanese woman.

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Portrait of a dark-skinned Sudanese woman in a studio photoshoot, posing with a large snake resting on her head.

The Woman and the Snake.

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Portrait of a dark-skinned Sudanese woman dressed in her traditional yellow attire, gazing into the camera.

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A breathtaking panoramic view of the Enchanted Lake in Wadi Al-Rayan, Fayoum. The tranquil waters reflect the golden hues of the surrounding desert, with the iconic Al-Madawara Mountain rising in the background. The scene captures the harmony of nature, blending serene landscapes with Egypt’s rich geological formations.

Panoramic View of the Enchanted Lake in Fayoum with Al-Madawara Mountain.

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The Egyptian actress Shery Adel during the opening of the 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival at the Sayed Darwish Opera House.

The actress Shery Adel at the opening of the Alexandria Short Film Festival.

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The Egyptian actress Nahed El Sebai at the 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival, held at the Sayed Darwish Opera House in Alexandria.

Nahed El Sebai at the Alexandria Short Film Festival.

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The actor Mahmoud Hemida during his participation in the 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival.

The actor Mahmoud Hemida at the Alexandria Short Film Festival in Alexandria.

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Egyptian director Yousry Nasrallah at the 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival, taking part in a panel discussion on “How to Manage International Film Festivals” as part of the fifth day’s events.

Egyptian director Yousry Nasrallah at the 11th edition of the Alexandria Short Film Festival.

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A portrait of a Yemeni agate seller seated in his workshop in the Old City of Sana'a.

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The agate seller in Yemen.

Portrait of a dark-skinned Egyptian man from Nubia, seated with graffiti painted on the wall of his house in the West Suhail area of Aswan behind him.

Portrait of a Nubian Egyptian man.

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Several beewax candles stand lit, their flames dancing in unison

A Chorus of Candles.

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Actress Lebleba during the opening of the 9th edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival, held this evening, Friday, May 2, 2025, under the theme "El Sett" — The Umm Kulthum Edition — commemorating 50 years since the legendary icon’s passing.

The festival runs from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, with a star-studded gathering of leading Egyptian and Arab artists on Isis Island in Aswan, at the southernmost tip of Egypt.

Actress Lebleba at the Aswan International Women Film Festival.

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Actress Salwa Mohamed Ali during the opening of the 9th edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival, held this evening, Friday, May 2, 2025, under the theme "El Sett" — The Umm Kulthum Edition — marking 50 years since the passing of the iconic singer.
The festival runs from Friday, May 2 to Tuesday, May 6, with a dazzling lineup of leading Egyptian and Arab stars and artists gathered on Isis Island in Aswan, at the southernmost tip of Egypt.

Actress Salwa Mohamed Ali at the Aswan International Women Film Festival.

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A captivating view of the Philae Temple from the outside, with its grand façade and towering columns, as tourists stand in awe before it. The scene captures the temple's ancient beauty against the backdrop of the clear blue sky, showcasing the intricate details of its architecture. Visitors can be seen exploring the historical site, taking in the magnificent structure, and immersing themselves in the rich cultural heritage of this iconic Egyptian monument.

A portrait of a Sudanese child steering a wooden boat on the Nile River, with the clear sky behind him — a powerful expression of the child's strength and determination.

A child steering a boat on the Nile River in Sudan.

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A portrait of a joyful Sudanese child wearing a sports T-shirt, gazing into the camera with a smile, set against a backdrop of desert nature.

A portrait of a joyful Sudanese child.

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A portrait of a Sudanese young man in traditional clothing, standing in the desert and looking at the camera.

A portrait of a Sudanese young man.

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Side portrait of an elderly dark-skinned Sudanese man wearing a white galabiya and a white turban wrapped around his face.

Portrait of an elderly Sudanese man.

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The Woman and the Snake

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Portrait of a Sudanese mother with her daughter and son at home.

Portrait of a Sudanese mother with her children.

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Portrait of a Sudanese woman wearing a blue hijab that covers her face, gazing into the camera.

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Portrait of a Sudanese mother holding her sleeping little daughter on her shoulder.

Portrait of a Sudanese mother with her daughter.

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The Ramadan floor mat, known as "Al-Durra," is a deeply rooted Sudanese tradition during the holy month of Ramadan. It refers to the communal iftar spaces set up in neighborhood streets and open squares, where each person brings their own table to the street. This long-standing custom reflects the spirit of solidarity, as neighbors share their meals with one another and offer food to passersby and travelers.

Ramadan in Sudan.

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Festivities and demonstrations swept through several Sudanese cities today, Saturday, celebrating the Sudanese army's recapture of Wad Madani, the capital of Al-Jazirah State. Citizens took to the streets in many areas, expressing their joy with tears and ululations in celebration of the city's liberation.

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