Ahmed El Fakharany

was born in Alexandria in 1981 and is an accomplished Egyptian novelist and journalist. Throughout his career, he has contributed to various Egyptian media platforms, including Al-Shorouk and Al-Masry Al-Youm, and writes regularly for several Arab outlets. Among his notable works, he penned several episodes of the popular “Al-Dahhih” program, with highlights including “Umm Kulthum in Paris” and “Trump.” His novel, Bayyasat Al-Shawam earned him the prestigious Sawiris Award, while Bar Layalina received recognition as it was longlisted for the Arab Booker Prize.

Everything You Need To Know About X — an excerpt

Everything You Need To Know About X — an excerpt

This excerpt from Ahmed El-Fakharani's latest novel questions whether virtual friendships are real or simply a facade masking...

3 OCTOBER 2025 • By Ahmed El Fakharany, Nada Faris
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