An esteemed Egyptian writer and Islamic archaeology scholar, Dr. Khaled Azab (b. 1966 in Kafr El‑Sheikh) earned accl... View More

An esteemed Egyptian writer and Islamic archaeology scholar, Dr. Khaled Azab (b. 1966 in Kafr El‑Sheikh) earned acclaim for his in-depth studies on Islamic architecture. After completing his PhD in Islamic Archaeology, he led key research projects and served as Head of Projects at Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Author of 15 major works, including “The Jurisprudence of Urbanism,” he clinched both the Arab Thought Foundation’s top book award and Egypt’s State Prize for Excellence in Social Sciences. His scholarship has shaped academic dialogue on Cairo’s architectural heritage. View Less

Born in 1967 in Kafr El‑Sheikh, Alsayed Agazayerli became a celebrated poet, writer, and journalist within Egypt and a... View More

Born in 1967 in Kafr El‑Sheikh, Alsayed Agazayerli became a celebrated poet, writer, and journalist within Egypt and across the Arab region. A laureate of the Supreme Council for Culture Award and Saudi creativity honors, he has produced impactful poetry, critical essays, and literary pieces. Working extensively in Saudi media, he has chaired and consulted for multiple cultural publications and served in senior editorial roles. His rich portfolio spans fiction, theater, TV, and fine arts, marking him as a prominent cultural figure View Less

Dr. Mahmoud El Manhaly, born January 1, 1942, in Metoubes (Kafr El‑Sheikh), is a pioneering plant scientist speciali... View More

Dr. Mahmoud El Manhaly, born January 1, 1942, in Metoubes (Kafr El‑Sheikh), is a pioneering plant scientist specializing in sugar beet cultivation. As manager of Egypt's Research Institute of Sugaring Plants, he introduced locally produced seeds for sugar beet—transforming crop production in Egypt and Syria. His scientific leadership influenced national agricultural strategy and food security. Alongside his role in Alexandria’s Higher Institute of Tourism, his legacy remains integral to modern plant science and agronomy View Less

Graduating from Kafr El‑Sheikh in the early 1960s, Salah Fadl emerged as a towering figure in Arabic literature and co... View More

Graduating from Kafr El‑Sheikh in the early 1960s, Salah Fadl emerged as a towering figure in Arabic literature and comparative criticism. After teaching roles in Spain and Mexico, he founded the Arabic Language and Literature Department at UNAM and later led the Egyptian Institute of Islamic Studies in Madrid. Returning to Egypt, he served as professor of literary criticism at Al‑Azhar and Ain Shams Universities. His global academic leadership bridged Arab and Western literary traditions, elevating Arabic literary scholarship worldwide. View Less

Abdel Hamid Bassiouny (b. 1971 in Kafr El‑Sheikh) is a former national-level footballer for Egypt who transitioned int... View More

Abdel Hamid Bassiouny (b. 1971 in Kafr El‑Sheikh) is a former national-level footballer for Egypt who transitioned into coaching and management. After a prolific career with clubs including Zamalek, Ismaily, and Haras El‑Hodood, he earned 14 caps and scored three goals for the national team. Post-retirement, he coached at home and abroad—leading Haras and Mirbat SC, and assisting at Zamalek and El Gaish. His legacy bridges athletic prowess and strategic leadership on the pitch View Less