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The article discussed the behind-the-scenes relationship between Ibrahim Al-Ma'alam and the late Egyptian writer and intellectual Mohamed Hassanein Heikal. It emphasized that publishing his works and political stances caused some problems for him, but he did not receive any official objections from the Hosni Mubarak regime; instead, he faced criticism from journalists and friends. It was noted that Heikal's cultural and media standing was high, and that once he requested that an English newspaper intervene due to Heikal's international reputation. The first book he published was translated under the title "The Ayatollah's Defender." The article also revealed details about the release of his book "Secrets of Secret Negotiations," which achieved wide distribution, reaching 50,000 copies in Egypt despite being banned in some Arab countries. It also touched on the competition with another publisher over publishing rights. The stance highlights Heikal’s significant role in the Egyptian and global media scene and confirms Al-Ma'alam's keenness to publish his works despite the challenges.
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