Veteran Egyptian Journalist Makram Mohamed Ahmed, passed away earlier today Thursday, at the age of 86, after a long battle with the disease.
Ahmed held many prominent positions, foremost of which, Head of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR), head of journalists' syndicate, chairman of 'Dar Al-Hilal' foundation board of directors, and Editor-in-chief of 'Al-Mussawar' magazine.
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