Cairo: Dr. Mostafa Madbouli, the Prime Minister, expressed his deep sorrow and condolences for the loss of the prominent writer and novelist Sonallah Ibrahim, who the Arab literary scene lost today. He extended his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, his admirers, and the entire Arab literary community.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the Prime Minister affirmed his appreciation for the rich literary legacy that the late writer provided throughout his decades-long novelistic career, with some of his literary works being adapted into visual artistic productions. This will undoubtedly make him a lasting icon in the journey of Arab creativity and one of the pioneers of contemporary Egyptian literature.

Dr. Mostafa Madbouli noted that the abundant production that the late deceased contributed to the Arab literary library represents a true reflection of society with all its contradictions. His writing was characterized by a profound perspective on tackling complex societal issues, exceptional storytelling ability, and the creation of flesh-and-blood characters, while linking events to their surrounding context, making him truly one of the historians of modern times in unique literary forms.