Anniversary of historian Dr. Abbas's death

Egyptian historian Rauf Abbas passed away on June 26, 2008. He was known for his candid autobiography and a distinctive approach to writing history. He lived a life filled with academic excellence and leadership. Abbas presented a unique model in revealing the realities of Egyptian life and in the struggle for democracy and freedom. He held prestigious positions, including Chair of the History Department at Cairo University and Head of the Historical Studies Unit at the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate. Among his notable achievements was introducing the Japanese language into the Faculty of Arts and serving as the head of the Scientific Committee at the Egyptian Archives.