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The Curiosity of Grandchildren and the Dilemma of Grandparents By Hossam Badrawi I was contemplating conducting a study on 500 Egyptian children to understand their most frequent questions to parents and teachers—questions that we often avoid answering. Sometimes, this is due to our lack of knowledge, our belief that the …

Graduation Speech Class of 2024 New Giza Medical School Hossam Badrawi Esteemed families of the students, Dear graduates, Respected faculty members, Inspirational figures: Dr. Sameh Farid, Dr. Lamis Ragab, and Dr. Lamia Mohsen, I stand before you today to speak about the greatest and most honorable profession—one that deserves our …

Published in Al-Azhar Newspaper (February 2025) The body is governed by a set of genetic codes that we have studied and researched. But does the soul have a genetic code? And where are its genes? I was explaining to a group of young people how a fetus develops in the …

Egypt in the Face of International Dictatorship By: Hossam Badrawi These days, President Trump is threatening and dismantling everything we have believed in as values of Western civilization—human rights, equality among people, and the foundations of democracy built on institutional principles. Even respecting treaties and international agreements is being evaded, …

On Valentine’s Day By Hossam Badrawi To all those who fill our lives with warmth, beauty, and serenity. I do not believe that love is confined to a single day in the year, nor that it is a gift to be bought or a flower to be given and then …

A Dialogue with Youth and Artificial Intelligence By: Hossam Badrawi Does the Soul Have a Genetic Code Like the Body? The body is governed by a list of genetic codes that we have studied, researched, and sometimes even manipulated. But does the soul have a genetic code? And where is …

Hossam Badrawi Writes: Why Are We Surprised by a Repeating Pattern? Murder, Displacement, Brutality, and Inhumane Genocide of Populations By the Wise Politician, Dr. Hossam Badrawi Throughout human history, there have been numerous cases of forced displacement and genocide targeting entire populations, often replacing them with others. Australia and the …

Education and the Philosophy of Returning to Kuttab By Dr. Hossam Badrawi The philosophy of basic education is not merely about teaching reading and writing; it is about building the intellectual and human foundation that supports the holistic development of individuals, enabling them to become part of a global society …

The Future of Humanity By Hossam Badrawi   In 2022, Open AI launched its famous ChatGPT model, an artificial intelligence system capable of interacting with humans in a natural and unprecedented way. Within just a few months, the system reached millions of users worldwide, making it the fastest-growing application in …

Reforming the General Secondary Education System By Dr. Hossam Badrawi The state has proposed a project to reform the “General Secondary Education” system under a new name: “The Egyptian Baccalaureate.” The name does not concern me; rather, it is the philosophy of development that matters. In response to societal inquiries, …

January Memories… Lessons for the Present By: Hossam Badrawi Every January, Egypt’s story as I witnessed it in 2011 replays in my mind. With the information I had at the time, I summarized and documented those events in unpublished memoirs. My experience has taught me that writing events as they …

The greatest and most appreciated professions Hossam Badrawi The profession of medicine and patient service is one of the greatest and most appreciated professions, but as happens with everything around us, knowledge and the means of obtaining it have developed, the teaching of medicine has developed and digital has become …

Humanity’s Challenge in a New Year By Dr. Hossam Badrawi I watch the news, read social media and ask myself: What do I hope for in a new year? My wish is to see a real change in the lifestyle and development in Egypt, which will protect our country from …

Awakening from Hibernation By Hossam Badrawi Last week I wrote about the civilizational hibernation of nations and I received dozens of reactions about this definition and the metaphor between it and the physiological reality of living beings that enter a deep hibernation for generations and years and how the Egyptian …

Civilized hibernation By Hossam Badrawi The difference between sleep and hibernation lies in the physiological nature, duration, and vital goals of each. Sleep is defined as a daily, periodic state that a living organism enters to restore physical and mental activity. Sleep occurs regularly and automatically, and includes multiple stages …

Hossam Badrawy writes: Egypt’s Political Future Vision: Introduced by Dr. Hossam Badrawy, Vision 2030 Advisor for National Dialogue, to the Political Committee. The Egypt Vision 2030 document did not address the political aspect of managing the country, nor did it set a future strategy or timing for it. I believe, …

Farewell Message Written by Hossam Badrawi My dear friend Sony: We have not lost touch for 55 years since we were students in the Faculty of Medicine, and you were a true friend with all the love, affection and beauty of soul. May God have mercy on you, forgive you …

Thoughts and Dangers By Hossam Badrawi The French parliament voted to withdraw confidence from Michel Barnier’s government in early December 2024, a major development that reflects the fragility of the political situation in Paris. This move came after widespread rejection of the 2025 budget bill, which included proposals to raise …

The Pillars of Hossam Badrawi’s Personality: An AI Analysis “The Sixteen Pillars of Hercules” is a term that can signify various themes depending on the context. Historically, the “Pillars of Hercules” referred to the Strait of Gibraltar, which was considered the westernmost boundary of the known world for the ancient …

Thank you Malta By Hossam Badrawi The Mediterranean Tourism Foundation invited me last week to a unique conference and its management style in the island of Malta. The forum included 1500 participants from 28 countries, knowing that Malta has a population of half a million people and is visited by …