Recognising alumni who have carved a career for themselves in arts and culture. They are individuals who are able to demonstrate their artistic ingenuity, influence and creativity. 

Ahmed Elsharkawi

Royal Holloway, University of London

Ahmed is a seasoned media executive with nearly 30 years of experience in the Middle Eastern media industry.Passionate about storytelling, he has developed over 600 hours of scripted drama, from sitcoms to premium streaming content. At Netflix, he led the Arabic scripted team, delivering hits like Alrawabi School for Girls and Finding Ola. A Chevening Scholar,he holds an MA in Producing for Film & Television from Royal Holloway, University of London,and has driven impactful content in the region

Amir Elshenawy

Goldsmiths, University of London

Amir is an acclaimed Egyptian documentary filmmaker celebrated for award-winning works. His debut feature, Kilo 64, premiered at Cairo International Film Festival in 2018, earning nominations for Best Arab Film and Best Artistic Contribution, and won First Feature Film at the National Festival for Egyptian Cinema. A 2017 MA graduate in Screen Documentary from Goldsmiths, University of London, Amir teaches filmmaking at AUC and MIU. His next feature, American Dream, is set for a 2026 release.

 

Rehab Ismail

University College London

Rehab Ismail is a journalist, producer, and educator with expertise in television and digital journalism. She holds an MA in TV and Digital Journalism from The American University in Cairo and an MA in Digital Media from University College London. Currently at BBC Arabic, Rehab covers global political and economic developments. As an educator, she has trained over 300 Arab journalists. Passionate about impactful storytelling, she uses media to empower others and foster trust in journalism.