Mona El Shazly is a prominent Egyptian TV presenter known for hosting leading entertainment and political programs with millions of viewers across the region. Her shows have featured world presidents, prime ministers, Nobel Prize winners, and Hollywood stars, earning her a reputation as one of the Arab world’s most influential media figures.
She has received numerous awards for outstanding media performance, including the Mostafa and Ali Amin Journalism Award, the May Chidiac Foundation Award, the Arab Satellite Channels Festival Award, the Sharjah Government Communication Award, and recognition from UN Women. CNN Arabia and Al-Ahram Foundation have named her among the most influential women in media over the past 25 years.
With more than two decades in broadcasting, El Shazly is admired for her credibility, depth, and ability to build a strong bond with her audience. She studied journalism and mass communication at the American University in Cairo and has worked with ART, MBC, and Dream TV, where she hosted Al Ashira Masa’an (10 O’Clock). Her current show, Maakom Mona El Shazly on ON E, continues to be one of the most successful programs in the Middle East, attracting millions of daily viewers and over 1.9 billion YouTube views.
Over her career, she has interviewed global political figures such as former U.S. President George Bush and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as international stars including Sylvester Stallone, Patrick Dempsey, Amitabh Bachchan, Mena Massoud, and Omar El Sherif.
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