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Rajāʼ Naqqāsh

1934 – 2008

Egyptian journalist

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About Rajāʼ Naqqāsh

Lived 1934 – 2008 (aged 73). Rajāʼ Naqqāsh was an Egyptian journalist, writer and literary critic.

Rajāʼ Naqqāsh (; September 3, 1934 - February 8, 2008) was an Egyptian magazine editor.

Life Naqqāsh was born in Mit Samannoud, Aga Center, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt, on September 3, 1934. He died in Cairo on February 8, 2008. He graduated from Cairo University with a degree in Arabic Language in 1956.

He began his career as an editor at the Egyptian magazine Rose al-Yusuf from 1959 to 1961. Following this, he served as a literary editor for the newspapers Akhbar El Yom and Al Akhbar from 1961 to 1964.

He went on to hold prominent positions as editor-in-chief for several well-known magazines, including Al-Kawakib and Al-Hilal. He also served as editor-in-chief and chairman of the board for Al-Eza'a wa Al-Television magazine. Additionally, he was the editor-in-chief of Al-Shabab magazine, which was published by the Ministry of Culture during the 1970s when Dr. Kamal Aboul-Magd was the minister.

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Birth century
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Education
Cairo University
Also known as
Raja'a Al-Naqqash

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rajāʼ Naqqāsh?

Egyptian journalist

When was Rajāʼ Naqqāsh born?

Rajāʼ Naqqāsh was born on 3 September 1934.

When did Rajāʼ Naqqāsh die?

Rajāʼ Naqqāsh died on 8 February 2008 in Cairo.

What was Rajāʼ Naqqāsh's occupation?

Rajāʼ Naqqāsh was a journalist, writer and literary critic.

What nationality was Rajāʼ Naqqāsh?

Rajāʼ Naqqāsh was Egyptian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rajāʼ Naqqāsh

· Wikidata: Q12213137

· DBpedia: Rajāʼ Naqqāsh

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