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Al Rawi Storyteller Award Announces Suez Canal Bank as Main Partner for Its Second Edition
Cairo, 15 March 2026 – Al Rawi – The Storyteller Award has announced Suez Canal Bank as a main partner for its second edition, reinforcing the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting youth empowerment and encouraging creativity within Egypt’s growing content creation ecosystem.
Al Rawi award is held under the patronage of four Egyptian ministries: the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the Ministry of Culture. It is also supported by e& Egypt as the technology partner and sponsored by Al Salem Holding Group. Beyond that, the jury is chaired by prominent media figure Tarek Nour, Chairman of United Media Services and founder of TN Communications, bringing extensive media and creative industry expertise to the evaluation process.
As part of the partnership, Akef El Maghraby, CEO and Managing Director of Suez Canal Bank, will join the jury panel for the award’s second edition, further strengthening the panel with leadership from Egypt’s financial sector and reflecting the bank’s role in promoting innovation and creative thinking among young people.
Launched to spotlight emerging storytellers, Al Rawi award seeks to discover and empower young content creators who can present modern, authentic narratives about Egypt. Through creative storytelling across multiple formats, the initiative encourages youth to share their perspectives and contribute to shaping a contemporary image of the country.
Highlighting the importance of the partnership, Lamia Kamel, Founder and Managing Director of CC Plus, Founder of the Narrative PR Summit, and Co-Founder of The Global Narrative, stated: “Welcoming Suez Canal Bank as a partner for the second edition of Al Rawi Storyteller Award reflects a shared belief in the power of creativity and the importance of investing in young talent. Our goal is for the award to grow into a sustainable national platform that discovers and nurtures creative voices from across Egypt’s governorates.”
For his part, Akef El Maghraby said: “Our support for Al Rawi Storyteller Award stems from our firm belief that young people are the primary drivers of the future. At Suez Canal Bank, we are committed to supporting initiatives that provide youth with platforms to express their ideas and develop their creative capabilities. Through our corporate social responsibility efforts, we continue to back educational, cultural, and entrepreneurial initiatives that align with the goals of the Central Bank of Egypt and Egypt Vision 2030 for sustainable development.”
The first edition of the award was launched during the Narrative PR Summit, bringing together prominent business leaders, artists, and creatives and establishing the initiative as a national platform dedicated to celebrating young storytellers.
Applications for the second edition officially opened in January 2026 under the theme “How You See Egypt.” Interested participants can learn more about submission requirements and application details through the award’s official social media platforms.
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