Mona el-Shazly


Mona El Shazly is an Egyptian talk show host. She is known for her talk show Al Ashira Masa'an where she talked about news of the day and interviewed Egyptian and foreign politicians and scientists.

Early life

El Shazly graduated from high school in the United Arab Emirates and then studied MASS COM and Political Science at the American University in Cairo.

Career

El Shazly worked in Public Relations at the Arab Contractors Company.
She hosted several programs on the Saudi-owned Arab Radio and Television Network Channel. She also hosts her on program, Ma3kom Mona El Shazly, on the famous Egyptian T.V. channel, CBC.
She has been at Dream 2 Channel since 2006, hosting Al Ashira Masa'an. Dream TV is a popular independent Egyptian satellite channel. "By her own estimate, she is one of the highest paid hosts on Arabic satellite television," a report said. Addressing "government pressure on journalists in Egypt 'They don’t understand that a presenter is not a spokesperson for the government or the regime,' she said. 'I am not a spokesman. But you always have this problem.'"

Personal life

El Shazly is married to Samir Youssef. They have three daughters, including twins.

TV Programs

''Al Ashira Masa'an''

Some of the guests that have been featured on the show are: