The General Syndicate of the Egyptian Writers’ Union, represented by its Children’s Literature Division, honored veteran children’s author Ahmed Zahham and veteran journalist Hussein Al-Zanati, First Deputy of the Journalists’ Syndicate and Editor-in-Chief of Aladdin magazine at the Al-Ahram Foundation, in recognition of their cultural contributions and their support for the creative movement and children’s issues.

The tribute took place on the sidelines of a symposium organized by the division entitled “October Victory: Creativity and Memories,” which was moderated by journalist Nafisa Abdel Fattah, head of the Children’s Literature Division at the Egyptian Writers’ Union. Abdel Fattah emphasized the division’s commitment to honoring Zahham and Al-Zanati as appreciation for their roles in supporting children’s literature and fostering national awareness among younger generations.

The division praised Hussein Al-Zanati’s efforts to promote children’s culture through his leadership of Aladdin magazine and his dedication to providing purposeful content that blends knowledge and creativity while reinforcing a sense of belonging and national identity in children. It also valued the literary and creative output of Ahmed Zahham and his contributions to enriching the cultural scene and children’s literature.