Mostafa Amin
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Mustafa Amin (born February 21, 1914 in Cairo
, died April 13, 1997 in Cairo
) was an Egyptian
columnist
and journalist
who enjoyed a great deal of popularity in the Arab world
. Known for his liberal perspective, Amin and his twin brother Ali Amin, are considered the fathers of modern Arab journalism. The two men were responsible for the five best selling publications in Egypt prior to the nationalization of the Egyptiam press by Nasser in 1960.
In 1944 he took the post as editor of El-Ethnin, then, with his twin brother Ali Amin, launched the Saturday weekly paper Akhbar El Yom
. Four years later the two brothers launched the daily Elakhbar. Within two years, the Akhbar el Yom group took over the daily newspaper Akher Saa
. The group continued to publish magazines and weeklies over the years.
Mostafa Amin and his brother are is seen as the fathers of modern Arab journalism. They also encouraged the celebration of Mother's Day
in Egypt, which takes place the 21st of March every year.
Cairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
, died April 13, 1997 in Cairo
Cairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
) was an Egyptian
Egyptians
Egyptians are nation an ethnic group made up of Mediterranean North Africans, the indigenous people of Egypt.Egyptian identity is closely tied to geography. The population of Egypt is concentrated in the lower Nile Valley, the small strip of cultivable land stretching from the First Cataract to...
columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
and journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
who enjoyed a great deal of popularity in the Arab world
Arab world
The Arab world refers to Arabic-speaking states, territories and populations in North Africa, Western Asia and elsewhere.The standard definition of the Arab world comprises the 22 states and territories of the Arab League stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Arabian Sea in the...
. Known for his liberal perspective, Amin and his twin brother Ali Amin, are considered the fathers of modern Arab journalism. The two men were responsible for the five best selling publications in Egypt prior to the nationalization of the Egyptiam press by Nasser in 1960.
In 1944 he took the post as editor of El-Ethnin, then, with his twin brother Ali Amin, launched the Saturday weekly paper Akhbar El Yom
Akhbar El Yom
Akhbar El Yom is an Egyptian newspaper which was founded in 1944. It is released weekly on Saturdays. It has a daily edition called Al-Akhbar. The newspaper is owned by the Egyptian Shura Council and considered a semi-official newspaper. Its current editor in chief is Momtaz Al Ket.- External...
. Four years later the two brothers launched the daily Elakhbar. Within two years, the Akhbar el Yom group took over the daily newspaper Akher Saa
Akher Saa
Akher Saa is a widespread Egyptian Arabic-language political weekly established by famous Egyptian journalist Mohamed El-Tabii. He later sold the paper to Akhbar El Yom ....
. The group continued to publish magazines and weeklies over the years.
Mostafa Amin and his brother are is seen as the fathers of modern Arab journalism. They also encouraged the celebration of Mother's Day
Mother's Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, yet most commonly in March, April, or May...
in Egypt, which takes place the 21st of March every year.