About Mohamed El-Tabii
Lived 1896 – 1976 (aged 80). Mohamed El-Tabii was an Egyptian and Turkish journalist and writer.
Mohamed El-Tabii ( ; 18 May 1896 in Port Said – 24 December 1976 in El Senbellawein) was a leading Egyptian political writer, journalist and a pioneer of modern press in Egypt and the Arab World, so much so that he was dubbed "Prince of Journalism".
Biography Mohamed El Tabii or "El Ostaz" as he became later known among his peers and colleagues, first joined Rose al-Yūsuf in 1923, where he made many changes that brought it to the front line as a leading political magazine.
In 1934, he founded the weekly magazine Akher Saa which became the leading magazine in fast news with political jokes and caricatures. He later sold it Akhbar El Yom press group and it continues to be published by that group.
El Tabii was also co-founder of Al Misri newspaper with Mahmud Abu al-Fath.
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Who was Mohamed El-Tabii?
Egyptian journalist (1896–1976)
When was Mohamed El-Tabii born?
Mohamed El-Tabii was born on 18 May 1896 in Port Said.
When did Mohamed El-Tabii die?
Mohamed El-Tabii died on 24 December 1976 in Dokki.
What was Mohamed El-Tabii's occupation?
Mohamed El-Tabii was a journalist and writer.
What nationality was Mohamed El-Tabii?
Mohamed El-Tabii was Egyptian and Turkish.
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