"October" Celebrates Golden Jubilee.. 50 Years of Journalism and National Responsibility Amr Yehia

"October" Celebrates Golden Jubilee.. 50 Years of Journalism and National Responsibility

Amr Yehia

 "October" magazine celebrated its 50th anniversary, marking an important milestone in which the magazine recalls its journalistic journey spanning five decades, and its role in covering major national issues and events, and contributing to enriching the Egyptian media scene, with the participation of generations of journalists who contributed to consolidating its position in Egyptian journalism.

The celebration witnessed the screening of a documentary film that reviewed the magazine's journey since its first issue, highlighting key milestones, and developments it has witnessed over half a century, along with its role in covering political, economic and social issues, and documenting important events witnessed by Egypt and the region through investigations, reports and journalistic coverage.

Journalist Mohamed Amin, Editor-in-Chief of "October" magazine and Dar Al Maaref news portal, stressed that the next phase requires continuing work to preserve the value of the profession, develop journalistic performance, and enhance communication with readers and get closer to their interests, by providing journalism that respects their minds, is based on verified information, and opens broader horizons for dialogue and knowledge.

Amin explained that developing journalistic content and enhancing the magazine's presence are among the top priorities during the current phase, in parallel with benefiting from modern technologies in journalistic work, without compromising the magazine's identity or professional mission, to ensure its continuity and ability to reach new generations of readers and keep pace with rapid transformations in the world of media.

The celebration of the golden jubilee of "October" magazine comes in appreciation of a journalistic career spanning 50 years, and the efforts of successive generations of journalists and workers who contributed to building its history, and as confirmation of continuing its role in providing professional journalistic content that keeps pace with society's developments and expresses its issues and aspirations.

For his part, Engineer Rezk Abdel Samie, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al Maaref Foundation, "October" magazine and the National Distribution Company, stressed that 50 years since the magazine's founding represents an important milestone in the history of Egyptian journalism, and embodies a professional career based on providing space for correct news and responsible opinion, and commitment to the message of journalism and its integrity towards society.

Abdel Samie explained, in his speech during the celebration, that the release of the first issue of "October" was not just the issuance of a collection of pages, but rather the launch of a journalistic project aimed at presenting truth and expressing opinion responsibly, while adhering to professional standards and respecting the reader's awareness.

He pointed out that the magazine's journey was not without challenges, but the past years contributed to shaping its identity and consolidating its presence in the Egyptian media scene, stressing that journalism is not a fleeting trade, but rather a message, a responsibility and a trust in the conscience of the people, and an impregnable fortress in the face of falsification of facts.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dar Al Maaref Foundation, "October" magazine and the National Distribution Company paid tribute and appreciation to all those who contributed to establishing the magazine and making its journalistic history, praising the efforts of generations who have worked in it, preserved its message and contributed to developing its experience over five decades.