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Naguib El-Rihani Street

The street honours Naguib El-Rihani, the actor and playwright regarded as the father of Egyptian comic theatre.

El-Rihani created the beloved character Kishkish Bey and starred in classic films. His name fits neatly in the Emad El-Din theatre district.

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