On August 3, Egypt’s artistic and journalistic communities celebrated the birthday of Egyptian writer and journalist Sana El Bissy, one of the most distinguished figures to have left an exceptional mark on Arab journalism. For more than five decades, she has successfully combined the sensitivity of an artist with the precision of a
As part of an innovative and engaging activation of the #KnowYourContinent initiative, the Faculty of Arts at Capital University, in collaboration with Zoom Africa, has launched a series of short-form Reels videos. The initiative is coordinated by Dr. Engy Lotfy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mass Communication and Director of the
Egyptian writer and media professional Mohamed Monier has been selected as a member of the International Emmy® Awards judging panels for 2026, as part of the Semi-Final Round of Judging hosted by Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the fifteenth consecutive year, with the participation of a distinguished group of leading media and
It is not easy for a writer, while still at the height of his creative journey, to become the subject of an entire book of testimonials and critical reflections. Yet The Literary Traveler: Ashraf Aboul-Yazid – Testimonials and Critical Perspectives demonstrates that the experience of Egyptian poet, novelist, traveler, journalist, and
By the grace and will of God, I have approached the middle of my eighth decade of life. I often recall moments, scenes, and people who brought me happiness, and I record some of them here.
I remember the first apple my eyes ever saw—it was large, with a bright, glossy red color. I was three years old at the time, in 1945. I was
