In a remarkable event, Dr. Hossam Badrawi gave an engaging and interactive speech at the Safwa Cultural Salon in Port Said, upon invitation from Ms. Lucy Mandour, head of the salon, and in the presence of prominent figures from the governorate and over eighty attendees. His speech covered the following …

I received a post from a friend about the research of Dr. Saeed Suleiman on wheat cultivation, and I turned to AI with the question: “Is there any scientific reference for the research of Dr. Saeed Suleiman, Professor of Genetics at the Faculty of Agriculture, regarding wheat cultivation and increasing …

Dr. Hossam Badrawi, renowned thinker and politician, participated in the first “GEM Talk” event held at the Grand Egyptian Museum on Monday, April 28, 2025. The event featured an inspiring lecture by Dr. Ismail Serageldin — founder of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Co-Chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center — …

The story goes: a man and his wife owned a goose that laid a golden egg each day. Foolishly, they assumed the goose must contain a great deal of gold inside, and driven by human greed, they decided to slaughter it to claim all the gold at once. But when …

Dr. Hossam Badrawi’s Speech at the Opening of the Cardiology Conference at Kasr Al-Ainy, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Grand Nile Tower Hotel Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, My gratitude and affection to my friend and mentor, Dr. Galal El-Saeed, and my warm regards to the esteemed son, Prof. …

Habituation, Passion, and Wonder By: Hossam Badrawi “You must step outside the frame of routine and overcome habituation to regain wonder. It is a positive act of will.” ———————————————- I pondered the relationship between habituation, the absence of wonder, and the withdrawal of passion in human relationships, and I found …

The Giving That Enriches the Soul By: Hossam Badrawi “Rivers do not drink their own water, trees do not eat their own fruit, the sun does not shine for itself, and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves” — With these words, Pope Francis begins his beautiful reflection on …

Dr. Hossam Badrawi celebrated Sinai Liberation Day at the Youth Schools Complex in Benha, Qalyubia Governorate, as he does every year. This is the school he has been supporting for the past seven years. The invitation came from Mr. Mostafa Farag, the school’s CEO. The institution is a non-profit organization …

The Culture of Noise: A Louder Voice, a Lost Meaning By: Hossam Badrawi When a human utters a single letter, no meaning appears. But once that letter meets another, language begins to emerge, meanings are born, and civilization is built. So, where did language begin? And how did the air …

A Eulogy for the Passing of Pope Francis By Hossam Badrawi I am a Muslim, a researcher in the relationship between religions and science, and a firm believer in the importance of using reason in a time when the voices of fanaticism and isolationism are growing louder. Since the dawn …

The Arab Spring and the Western Autumn By Dr. Hossam Badrawi Truth depends on the mind’s perception, connecting pieces of information, and extracting knowledge. It is said that every reality was once an imagination, and political science and sociology are no different. In the spring of 2015, I was invited …

From the Soil of the Earth to the Sky of Meaning By Dr. Hossam Badrawi In a silent moment of contemplation, I encountered an image of a rare flower called Elata, known among people as the “Flower of the Holy Spirit.” It looks as if it were born of legend—its …

  At the invitation of the esteemed writer and poet Mr. Ahmed Abdel-Moati Hejazi and his team, Dr. Hossam Badrawi attended a cultural discussion at Dr. Hejazi’s salon in the House of Arab Poetry in Al-Hussein, where he shared his views on “Arabic Poetry in Educational Curricula.” The discussion was …

Prof. Hossam Badrawi, a prominent physician, a well-known politician, and former head of the OB/GYN department in Cairo University’s Medical School, reflects on the emerging neurofeedback technique and its benefits. Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback, is an innovative technique that helps individuals train their brain activity using real-time feedback. …

  A Message to the Doctors of the Future By: Hossam Badrawi The profession of medicine and the service of healing the sick is among the greatest and most honorable professions, deserving the highest appreciation. But, like everything else around us, knowledge has evolved along with the means of accessing …

Professor Dr. Hossam Badrawi, Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the “Education First” Foundation and the “Gisour” (Bridges) Initiative, welcomed Ms. Oktawia Górzniewska, Deputy Mayor of Gdynia, Poland; Ms. Anna Krzniewska, President of the Polish foundation World Link; and Professor Dr. Mahmoud Hamza, CEO of the “Education First” Foundation and …

Hossam Badrawi to Al-Horreya: Macron’s Visit to Egypt Carries Humanitarian and Cultural Dimensions Beyond Official Protocol Dr. Hossam Badrawi, politician and intellectual, commented on French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Egypt, affirming that the visit carries deep symbolic dimensions that go beyond official protocol, reflecting the strength of human and …

At the café “Dreamers of Tomorrow”“Speak so that I may see you”Again and again“In the beginning was the Word.” And the wise Socrates says: “Speak so that I may see you.” Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib also says: “Speak so you may be known, for a man is hidden beneath …

Between Dream and Politics By Hossam Badrawi In the realm of principles, the rigid rule prevails: “All or nothing.” It is a call for pure idealism that refuses half-measures and sees gradual progress as a retreat from what is right or a compromise on core values. However, in the world …

In a more complex world, many people feel like they’re walking down a path without knowing where it leads. Some may seem successful on the outside but feel lost or disconnected. Material achievement alone is no longer enough. Relationships may falter, motivation may fade, and crucial decisions may become burdensome. …