About Ahmed Said
Lived 1925 – 2018 (aged 92). Ahmed Said was an Egyptian presenter and journalist.
Ahmed Said (; 29 August 1925 – 4 June 2018) was an Egyptian radio broadcaster. He was the first director and main announcer for Sawt al-Arab from its founding in 1953 until 1967. He was known for calling for Arab unity and the liberation of Palestine from “the sea to the (Jordan) river” and claims to have written the station's famous tag line of "Sawt al-Arab, calling to the Arab nation from the heart of Cairo."
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Who was Ahmed Said?
Egyptian radio broadcaster (1925-2018)
When was Ahmed Said born?
Ahmed Said was born on 29 August 1925 in Cairo.
When did Ahmed Said die?
Ahmed Said died on 4 June 2018 in Gharb.
What was Ahmed Said's occupation?
Ahmed Said was a presenter and journalist.
What nationality was Ahmed Said?
Ahmed Said was Egyptian.
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· DBpedia: Ahmed Said (broadcaster)
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