Exceptional book signing

On the evening of Saturday, March 9, 2024, I attended the most wonderful book signing for the latest cultural work of the amazing politician Hossam Badrawi, “The Chimera,” a collection of short stories, and the book “Forgotten Romances.”

The event took place at the wonderful Bibliotheca Library in Sheikh Zayed, attended by a distinguished group of people , artists, writers, and notable figures. The esteemed media presenter Hala Sarhan moderated the dialogue.

The conversation began with a presentation of artificial intelligence commenting on the books, which impressed everyone. The discussion then delved into the role of artificial intelligence in science, literature, and culture, adding an enriching element to the gathering.

Hala Sarhan engaged in a captivating dialogue with Dr. Badrawi about “The Chimera” and the hidden depths of his stories, allowing him to unveil the intricacies of “The Chimera” and the other stories in a captivating and magnificent presentation that ignited interaction among all participants. The conversation transitioned from “The Chimera” to “Forgotten Romances,” delving into Dr. Badrawi’s memories and experiencing with him the romance and delicate verses that carry within them youth, passion, tenderness, and beautiful imagination from a beautiful mind.

Hala Sarhan concluded the meeting with praise, quoting words from admirers and loved ones among the attendees who rushed to take signed souvenir copies from Dr. Badrawi, as well as commemorative photos with him.

Dr. Hossam delighted the attendees with his optimistic outlook on life, showcasing examples of outstanding youth he invited ,from the young orchestra leader and his experience in introducing music and art to rehabilitate prisoners, to Pasant, the visual artist, Amr Qabil, and the International University Theatre Forum in Egypt. He also presented the “Awe Egypt” initiative to discover talents in the schools he sponsors, one of Dr. Badrawi’s institutions, as well as Marwa El Daly and the Egypt Endowment Initiative, and Abdel Moneim Imam and the cultural initiatives of the Justice Party, sponsored by Dr. Hossam.

The exceptional book signing event exuded positive energy, presented by an informed artist who traversed Dr. Hossam’s stories and poetic verses, captivating the attendees between the cultured writer, shrewd politician, philosopher, novelist, scientist, doctor, youth mentor, and encourager.

I would say this was an outstanding book signing and advise every one to read the books and discover Hossam Badrawi who makes an exceptional politician and before that modest human being.

Sarah Abdalla

Reporter, Middle East journal