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During his concert on the North Coast, a fan jumped on stage and kissed Ragheb Alama while she was interacting with him. The video circulated, making it appear as if the kiss was on his mouth. The head of the Egyptian Musicians Syndicate, Mustafa Kamel, described the incident as "shameful behavior that violates Egyptian societal values and traditions," and that Egyptian theaters have never been a breeding ground for such scenes. 2. The Syndicate's Decision The head of the Musicians Syndicate issued a temporary ban on Ragheb Alama from performing in Egypt. He was summoned to the Syndicate's headquarters for investigation, and the tourism authorities responsible for the concert were contacted to take action against him and the band organizing the concert. 3. Ragheb Alama's Response The artist confirmed that what happened was a spontaneous moment from a fan offstage, and that the ridiculous photo was taken from a fake camera angle. He clarified that the fan was a non-Egyptian Arab tourist, and that she expressed her joy spontaneously, and that it was not an inappropriate act on his part. He indicated that he holds the concert organizers responsible for what happened, confirming that he communicated with the Syndicate's head and took his comments in a friendly and mutually respectful spirit. 4. Lebanon's Response The Syndicate of Musicians and Singers in Lebanon condemned the Egyptian ban and described Ragheb Alama as an "ambassador of Lebanese art." They emphasized that the fault lay with the organization, not the artist, and that he maintained his pure path of respect for the audience and artistic values.