Egypt

Iconic Egyptian-French singer and actress who sold over 140 million records worldwide, known for hits like 'Gigi l'amoroso' and 'Paroles, paroles'

Egyptian-American chemist known as the 'father of femtochemistry' and 1999 Nobel laureate for his work on chemical reaction dynamics using femtosecond spectroscopy

Egyptian singer and actress known as "The Voice of Egypt," Kawkab el-Sharq, and a national icon, whose unparalleled vocal artistry resonated with audiences across the Middle East and worldwide

Egyptian actor, bridge player, and non-fiction writer, celebrated for over 100 films and his pioneering roles as "the first Egyptian and Arab to conquer Hollywood"

British chemist and crystallographer who advanced X-ray crystallography for biomolecules and was awarded the 1964 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Egyptian feminist writer, activist, physician, and novelist known for her outspoken critiques of patriarchy, colonialism, and the status of women in the Global South

Egyptian-born Greek singer and composer known for hits like "Forever and Ever" and his work with Aphrodite's Child

Egyptian writer who won the 1988 Nobel Prize in Literature for his rich narrative art

al-Qaeda leader, Muslim jurist, and surgeon known for orchestrating the September 11 attacks

Greek-Egyptian poet and journalist known for his distinctive style, considered a major figure in modern Greek and Western poetry