{
  "id": 18725397,
  "title": "Photos: Ahmed Helmy meets his wax double at Madame Tussauds in Dubai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/photos-ahmed-helmy-meets-his-wax-double-at-madame-tussauds-in-dubai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T12:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/photos-ahmed-helmy-meets-his-wax-double-at-madame-tussauds-in-dubai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy made a special appearance at Madame Tussauds in Dubai to unveil his wax figure, marking him as the first Arab actor to grace the museum's collection. Accompanied by his wife Mona Zaki, Helmy celebrated the opening of the museum's Middle Eastern expansion, which showcases between 60 and 70 meticulously crafted wax figures of global celebrities from entertainment, sports, politics, and fashion. This marks the first time the renowned Madame Tussauds museum has extended its influence into the Middle East since its inauguration in October 2021.\n\nHelmy is set to return to the silver screen after a four-year absence with the upcoming film \"Hadouta\" (Story), scheduled for release in Egyptian cinemas on November 11. The movie, penned by Ahmed Abdel-Rahman and directed by Mazen Ashraf, features Helmy alongside a talented ensemble cast, including Amina Khalil, Maged al-Masry, Rahma Ahmed, Sherine, and Mohamed Abdel-Azim. The narrative follows a 40-year-old criminal who struggles to remember where he has hidden a kidnapped witness. To reclaim his lost memory, he must confront his old adversaries, revisit past events, and ultimately confront his own reflection.",
  "summary": "Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy celebrated the unveiling of his own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Dubai, becoming the first Arab actor to be featured among the museum’s collection of stars. He was joined at the celebration by his wife, Mona Zaki. The museum houses between 60 and 70 highly detailed wax figures of international … The post Photos: Ahmed Helmy meets his wax double at Madame Tussauds in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}