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Ali Salem

Egyptian playwright (1936-2015) · Egypt · On the map · Writers · Died at 79

Ali Salem, also transliterated Ali Salim, was an Egyptian playwright known for controversially endorsing cooperation with Israel. The Los Angeles Times once described him as "a big, loud man known for his satiric wit".

Ali Salem is read about 22 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 21 September 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Civil Courage Prize2008

About this person

Country
Egypt
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2015 · aged 79