About the Author

Dina Al-Mahdy is a dynamic cultural leader, translator, and writer who currently serves as Head of the Projects Coordination Unit at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria) and Chief Operating Officer of the Women of Egypt Network.

She is a Certified Corporate Board Director from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a Certified Digital Marketing Professional from the Digital Marketing Institute in Dublin, Ireland. Dina also holds leadership positions as Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Egypt at the Creative Women Organization (Cyprus) and Ladies of All Nations International (LOANI) in the UK in addition to Business Women of Egypt Association.

A prolific writer and translator, Dina has collaborated with leading national and international organizations, including Egypt’s National Center for Translation, UNESCO, UNITAR, and UN Women, and many other international organizations. Her portfolio encompasses numerous publications and articles in both English and Arabic, reflecting her deep commitment to cultural dialogue and literary exchange.

Building on her extensive experience in media, Dina is also the host of “The Bibliotheca Alexandrina Podcast”, a program that explores the life journeys of prominent figures from Egypt and the Arab world — revealing how they began their careers, fulfilled their dreams, and overcame the challenges that shaped their lives. In addition, she conducts translation workshops during international book fairs and cultural events, and regularly organizes women empowerment initiatives and community programs.

Dina holds a BA in Language and Translation from Alexandria University and a Master’s degree in Translation Studies from the University of Cambridge, UK. She is currently pursuing an MBA at Alexandria University.

Memberships

A passionate advocate for reading and lifelong learning, Dina is affiliated with numerous global organizations, including:

Awards and Recognition

Dina’s exceptional work has earned her numerous international honors:

  • 2023 – International Peace Leader Award, Royal Kutai Mulawarman Peace International Institute (RKMPII) and LOANI, for her contributions to peacebuilding and sustainable development.
  • 2021 – Women Appreciating Women (WAW) Honorary Award and induction into the WAW Hall of Fame in recognition of her social impact in Egypt.
  • 2020 – Women Leadership & Excellence Award (Media) at The Arab Women in Leadership and Business Summit 2020, for her volunteer work with the Women of Egypt Network.
  • 2019 – First Prize Winner in multiple Elephant Journal writing contests.

Her blog, A Journey into My World, showcases her reflections on translation, writing, literature, and positive psychology. The blog was nominated for the 2018 Liebster Award, and her post Be Your Own Muse was recognized among the best fiction and writing blogs by American author M.C. Tuggle for the Ambrose Bierce Creative Writing Project.

In 2017, Dina participated in the Arabic translation of “How the West Was Lost” by Dambisa Moyo, published by Egypt’s National Center for Translation and shortlisted for the Refaa’ El-Tahtawi Award.

Volunteer Work and Advocacy

Driven by her belief in the power of women’s voices, Dina strives to challenge stereotypes about Arab women and highlight their strength, resilience, and creativity. Through her writing and translation, she amplifies stories of Egyptian women — addressing issues such as gender-based violence, harassment, and female genital mutilation, while celebrating women’s achievements across all fields.

As a women’s rights advocate and feminist, she contributes to awareness campaigns and empowerment initiatives, combining her passion for storytelling with her dedication to social change.

Personal Philosophy

A lifelong learner and explorer, Dina is devoted to bridging cultures, expanding knowledge, and inspiring transformation through words. Her passions include art, books, poetry, photography, nature, travel, and music.

She describes herself as being in a “serious relationship with words,” believing deeply in their power to help, heal, and inspire. Influenced by Frida Kahlo, Elizabeth Gilbert, the Dalai Lama, Paulo Coelho, Naguib Mahfouz, and Radwa Ashour, she approaches life with mindfulness, curiosity, and compassion — always eager to create, learn, and share.

Dina regularly shares insights on energy healing, meditation, mindfulness, relationships, and creativity on her social media platforms Facebook and Instagram and her WordPress blog.

 
 
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