Samih Sawiris: I deeply thank Egyptian government, Ministry of Health for their support

CAIRO - 23 October 2020: The fourth edition of El Gouna Film Festival kicked off on October 23.

GFF and El Gouna founder Samih Sawiris said “I am happy that we succeeded in organizing the festival this year despite the tough circumstances.”

 Sawiris deeply thanked the Egyptian government, especially ministry of health.

“Ministry of health supported us a lot to organize this edition” he further added.

Samih Sawiris said that he felt that people wish the life to continue and organize the festival.

Samih Sawiris honored late great Khaled Bichara in the presence of his wife Mariana Bichara.

“Khaled was very ambitious and used to mentor young entrepreneurs” said Mariana Bichara.

Mariana Bichara added that Khaled Bichara’s family thank GFF for creating an award that will carry his name.