Youssra El-Sharkawy

Youssra El-Sharkawy is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in editorial roles, currently serving as a Senior Editor at The Egyptian Gazette since June 2007 and as a Contributor for Al-Monitor since September 2016. With a background in freelance journalism at News Deeply and Asharq Al-awsat Newspaper, Youssra has developed a diverse portfolio. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Ain Shams University and several fellowships focused on digital journalism, radio, television, and digital communication from esteemed institutions such as the International Center for Journalists, Deutsche Welle, AJK Mass Communication Research Center, and Thomson Reuters Foundation.