Ahmad Khaled Towfeq
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Ahmed Khaled Tawfik Farraag (born June 1962) is an Egypt
ian author, also known as Ahmed Khaled Tawfik. He is the first Arab writer to explore the Horror
/Science Fiction
genre and the first Arab writer to explore the Medical thriller
genre.
, Tawfik graduated from Tanta University
's medical school in 1985. He attained a PhD
in 1997. In 1992 he joined the Modern Arab Association
publishing company, and began writing his first series of novels the following year. In January 1993, he published the first installment in his horror/thriller series Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa
. He also writes periodical articles for journals and web-based magazines such as EL Destoor and Rewayty. His writing style has appealed to both Egyptian and more broad Arabic speaking audiences, gaining him popularity in Egypt and the Middle East
His novels typically feature all Egyptian characters and are set both in Egypt and around the world.
Some of his characters are semi-autobiographical in nature, with Tawfik drawing from personal experiences in their creation; fans identify him most closely with Refaat Ismael who featured in the Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa series.
He is married to Canadian pediatrician, Dr Bernadette Jones.
fans. Many of them, in fact, refer to Ahmed Khaled himself as Refaat Ismail due to the many noticeable similarities between the two men.
. He is a young Egyptian physician who works for "Safari", a fictitious medical association with branches in several countries in Africa
whose raison d'etre is to "hunt down" diseases like animals are hunted in actual safari
trips.
Azeem is married to his Canadian partner, Dr. Bernadette Jones, who works in pediatrics
. He has some characteristics that differentiate him from Refaat Ismael
. To wit, he is a little nervous, and not the greatest physician in the world. He is, however, a quick study and picks things up fast. He also enjoys surgery
very much.
. She is a simple Egyptian housewife who is neither smart nor beautiful, but she is well read in almost every field. She marries a handsome computer programmer called Sherif who has invented DG-2 (Dream Generator 2), which is a hi-tech device that can materialize pre-existing human knowledge in the form of dreams. Through this device, Abeer has the chance to participate in any story she knows and live with any character (e.g. Superman
, Batman
, Adham Sabri
).
Abeer finds out that Sherif is secretly having an affair with a colleague from work, so she divorces him.
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
ian author, also known as Ahmed Khaled Tawfik. He is the first Arab writer to explore the Horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
/Science Fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
genre and the first Arab writer to explore the Medical thriller
Medical thriller
A medical thriller is a type of thriller with major elements regarding medicine, medical practice or surgery. Examples of such works are The Third Pandemic by Pierre Ouellette, Safari by Ahmed Khaled Towfik, works by Robin Cook, and the 2011 film Contagion....
genre.
Biography
Born in June 1962 in the northern Egyptian city of TantaTanta
Tanta is a city in Egypt. It is the country's fifth largest populated area, with an estimated 429,000 inhabitants . Tanta is located north of Cairo and southeast of Alexandria...
, Tawfik graduated from Tanta University
Tanta University
Tanta University is an Egyptian university in the city of Tanta, Al Gharbiyah governorate, Egypt. The university is under the direct scientific supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education....
's medical school in 1985. He attained a PhD
PHD
PHD may refer to:*Ph.D., a doctorate of philosophy*Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*PHD finger, a protein sequence*PHD Mountain Software, an outdoor clothing and equipment company*PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
in 1997. In 1992 he joined the Modern Arab Association
Modern Arab Association
The Modern Arab Association is an Egyptian publisher. Established in the year 1960, it published school books till the year 1984 when it started publishing a various collection of novel series under the name ....
publishing company, and began writing his first series of novels the following year. In January 1993, he published the first installment in his horror/thriller series Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa
Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa
Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa is the title of a series of horror/thriller novels written by Ahmad Khaled Towfeq. As of March 2007, 69 novels were published.-Storyline:...
. He also writes periodical articles for journals and web-based magazines such as EL Destoor and Rewayty. His writing style has appealed to both Egyptian and more broad Arabic speaking audiences, gaining him popularity in Egypt and the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
His novels typically feature all Egyptian characters and are set both in Egypt and around the world.
Some of his characters are semi-autobiographical in nature, with Tawfik drawing from personal experiences in their creation; fans identify him most closely with Refaat Ismael who featured in the Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa series.
He is married to Canadian pediatrician, Dr Bernadette Jones.
Refaat Ismael
Refaat Ismael is the main character of Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa. He is a retired doctor who leads a life chock-full of metaphysical experiences. He is a bachelor and is known for his sarcastic attitude. Refaat is widely loved by the rewayatRewayat
Rewayāt Masreyya Lel Gēb , aka Rewayat is an Arabic series of stories and books published in Egypt by the Modern Arab Association and distributed world-wide the same publishing house.- Authors :...
fans. Many of them, in fact, refer to Ahmed Khaled himself as Refaat Ismail due to the many noticeable similarities between the two men.
Alaa abdel Azeem
Alaa abdel Azeem is the main character of Safari (novel)Safari (novel)
Safari is the title of a series of books written by the Egyptian writer Ahmed Khaled Towfik. The main character is Dr. Alaa Abd El Azeem. The events of the series occurs in South Africa where Alaa faces different dangers...
. He is a young Egyptian physician who works for "Safari", a fictitious medical association with branches in several countries in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
whose raison d'etre is to "hunt down" diseases like animals are hunted in actual safari
Safari
A safari is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists to Africa. Traditionally, the term is used for a big-game hunt, but today the term often refers to a trip taken not for the purposes of hunting, but to observe and photograph animals and other wildlife.-Etymology:Entering the English...
trips.
Azeem is married to his Canadian partner, Dr. Bernadette Jones, who works in pediatrics
Pediatrics
Pediatrics or paediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. A medical practitioner who specializes in this area is known as a pediatrician or paediatrician...
. He has some characteristics that differentiate him from Refaat Ismael
Refaat Ismael
Refaat Ismael is the main character in Ma Waraa Al Tabiaa series by Ahmad Khaled Towfeq. According to the series, he was born in Kafr Badr village in Al Sharqiyah in Egypt. He has one brother Reda and one sister Nagah. After graduating in the Medicine College, Cairo University, he completed his...
. To wit, he is a little nervous, and not the greatest physician in the world. He is, however, a quick study and picks things up fast. He also enjoys surgery
Surgery
Surgery is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance.An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical...
very much.
Abeer abdel Rahman
Abeer abdel Rahman is the main character of FantaziaFantazia (novel series)
Fantazia is a series of books by the Egyptian writer Ahmed Khaled Towfik. The main character is Abeer. The series focuses on Abeer who can, with the help of a computer invented by her husband, go through many adventures...
. She is a simple Egyptian housewife who is neither smart nor beautiful, but she is well read in almost every field. She marries a handsome computer programmer called Sherif who has invented DG-2 (Dream Generator 2), which is a hi-tech device that can materialize pre-existing human knowledge in the form of dreams. Through this device, Abeer has the chance to participate in any story she knows and live with any character (e.g. Superman
Superman
Superman is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in publications by DC Comics, widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian-born American artist Joe Shuster in 1932 while both were living in Cleveland, Ohio, and sold to Detective...
, Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
, Adham Sabri
Adham Sabri
Adham Sabri Unlike some western models, i.e. Ian Fleming's Bond, Adham Sabri is a model of a man with religious and ethical system combination, where some certain situations being dealt with in a total different manner than usual...
).
Abeer finds out that Sherif is secretly having an affair with a colleague from work, so she divorces him.
Works
- In Rewayat Masreya Lil GuibRewayatRewayāt Masreyya Lel Gēb , aka Rewayat is an Arabic series of stories and books published in Egypt by the Modern Arab Association and distributed world-wide the same publishing house.- Authors :...
. - An Arabic translation of Chuck PalahniukChuck PalahniukCharles Michael "Chuck" Palahniuk is an American transgressional fiction novelist and freelance journalist. He is best known for the award-winning novel Fight Club, which was later made into a film directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter...
's novel Fight ClubFight Club (novel)Fight Club is a 1996 novel by Chuck Palahniuk. It follows the experiences of an unnamed protagonist struggling with insomnia. Inspired by his doctor's exasperated remark that insomnia is not suffering, he finds relief by impersonating a seriously ill person in several support groups...
. - UtopiaUtopiaUtopia is an ideal community or society possessing a perfect socio-politico-legal system. The word was imported from Greek by Sir Thomas More for his 1516 book Utopia, describing a fictional island in the Atlantic Ocean. The term has been used to describe both intentional communities that attempt...
, A fictional political minded novel published by Merit. - Ahmad Khaled also writes periodical articles for EL Destoor, Rewayty.com.