Other key cultural and social symbols attended the event, including Dr. Haythem ElHag, president of the General Egyptian Book Organization, Dr. Amani AlTaweel, Director of the International Unit and the African Program at the Al-Ahram Center for Strategic Studies, journalist Ahmed Galal, Director of Akhbar Al-Youm organization and Acting Chairman of the Board, the great poet Gamal Al-Shaer, Vice president of Media institute, and the renowned novelists Yousef al-Qaiid and Nur Abdel-Majid. Attendees also include General Hatem Pachat, member of the African Parliament, and Dr. Ahmed Al-Bahi, Deputy of the General Egyptian Book Organization.