In what was one of the most anticipated comedy shows of the year, Mohammed (Mo) Amer brought his global “El Oso Palestino” tour to Egypt for the first time on the 1st of October. Held at the St. Regis Hotel in the New Administrative Capital, the sold-out event promised a night of laughter and cultural fusion. While the show was advertised as the Mo Amer show, it ended up being a three-act stand-up night that gave the audience a range of comedic styles. For those unfamiliar with him, Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American comedian best known for his hit Netflix series Mo (2022 – 2025), a semi-autobiographical show that follows the life of a Palestinian refugee navigating the challenges of modern living in the U.S. Blending sharp humor with heartfelt storytelling, the series has been widely praised for its authenticity and originality. Its second season, released earlier this year, earned a perfect 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing Amer’s status as one of the most compelling voices in comedy today. Mohamed Shaheen: The Local Opener Opening the night was Mohamed Shaheen, a rising Egyptian comedian who started the night…
Mo Amer in Egypt: A Night of Laughter, Culture, and a Few Missteps
October 11, 2025
