Meet the researchers and writers contributing to Diwan Al-Omran and explore their analyses, studies, and published work.
Egyptian urban planner, researcher, and co-founder of Diwan Al-Omran. His work focuses on urban development, resisting forced evictions, environmental and urban balance, and advocating for residents’ rights.
Egyptian writer and journalist, Managing Editor of Al-Ahram Al-Masaei newspaper and Editor-in-Chief of the Oqoul series issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture.
An Egyptian journalist interested in covering environmental, heritage, and social issues.
Diwan Al-Omran is an independent research institution studying and analyzing urban development through an integrated social, economic, environmental, and human-rights approach.
Leftist feminist writer and translator, studied political science at Cairo University and International Human Rights Law at the American University in Cairo.
Syrian architect and writer based in Germany, with experience in international development and rehabilitation and urban recovery projects. Her work explores space, power, memory, spatial justice, and gendered experiences of the city.
Egyptian lawyer, human rights defender, and co-founder of Diwan Al-Omran with over 20 years of experience focused on economic, social, and cultural rights.
Egyptian journalist specializing in data journalism and fact-checking, focused on water, environmental, and housing issues. Recipient of the 2022 Egyptian Journalism Award.
Associate Professor in Media with extensive academic and professional experience in university teaching, television and radio journalism, and research on media, political communication, and socialization.
Egyptian journalist and SEO content writer specializing in business, economics, and digital media, with experience in WordPress, Google Search Console, and research-driven storytelling.
Egyptian urban researcher focused on geography and anthropology, particularly in post-2011 Egypt. She is a Professor of Anthropology at The City College of New York.