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Lina Attalah

Lina Attalah

Keynote Speaker: Egyptian Journalist; Co-Founder & Chief Editor of Mada Masr

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Lina Attalah Biography

Lina Attalah is co-founder and chief editor of Mada Masr, an online news organization at the forefront of investigative journalism in Egypt. She leads a team of fearless reporters who expose high-level corruption and misconduct in the midst of the country’s harsh crackdown on independent voices.

Attalah is the recipient of the 2020 Knight International Journalism Award presented by the International Center for Journalists to honor outstanding journalism that has an impact.

She has been the driving force behind Mada Masr since it launched in 2013. In 2017, she was recognized as a “New Generation Leader” by Time magazine, which called her the “Muckraker of the Arab World,” and included her in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020.

Under her leadership, Mada Masr has remained one of the few sources of independent news as many Egyptian news organizations have succumbed to government harassment and controls.

The news site has shed light on critical topics ranging from government management of prisons to the role of the security apparatus in shaping Egypt’s parliament to the plight of Sudanese refugees in the country amid COVID-19.

In response to their reports, Attalah and her journalists have been routinely harassed by security forces and operate under constant threat of arrest. Attalah’s most recent arrest came on May 18, when she was picked up outside Tora Prison in Cairo while interviewing the mother of a jailed activist who was on a hunger strike. Attalah was briefly detained then released.

Authorities have also blocked the Mada Masr site, but it continues to publish by repeatedly creating alternate sites and circulating stories on social media platforms.

Before establishing Mada Masr, Attalah was managing editor of the Egypt Independent, which was closed in 2013. A journalist for 16 years, she covered major stories in the news throughout the region, such as Egypt’s 2011 revolution, Syria’s revolution and war, and Iran’s 2013 presidential elections.

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Lina Attalah Videos

Lina Attalah Leads One of Egypt’s Last Independent News Sites
Lina Attalah Accepts the 2020 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

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All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Lina Attalah or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Lina Attalah or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Lina Attalah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Political and World Affairs. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Lina Attalah generally travels from Cairo, Egypt and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vijay Prashad, Clarissa Ward and Amara Walker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lina Attalah for an upcoming event.

Lina Attalah Videos

Lina Attalah Leads One of Egypt’s Last Independent News Sites
Lina Attalah Accepts the 2020 ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award

How to book Lina Attalah?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Lina Attalah for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Lina Attalah, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Lina Attalah or any other celebrity of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Lina Attalah?

Booking fees for Lina Attalah, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Lina Attalah, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

Who is the agent for Lina Attalah?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Lina Attalah for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lina Attalah for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Lina Attalah or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Lina Attalah or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.


Lina Attalah is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including News & Media, Political and World Affairs. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Lina Attalah generally travels from Cairo, Egypt and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vijay Prashad, Clarissa Ward and Amara Walker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lina Attalah for an upcoming event.

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