Suez Canal Bank has proudly announced its participation as the main sponsor of the second edition
of the Al Rawi Storyteller Award This initiative seeks to uncover young talents in content creation and
creative storytelling, aligning with the bank’s commitment to youth empowerment and the promotion
of innovation and creativity
Suez Canal Bank’s Role in Promoting Creativity and Innovation
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Suez Canal Bank is supporting initiatives that help nurture
and empower the younger generation Mr. Akef El Maghraby, the CEO and Managing Director of Suez
Canal Bank, has joined the jury of the second edition of the Al Rawi Storyteller Award to actively
contribute to discovering young creative talents and fostering a culture of innovation among Egypt’s youth
Speaking on the bank’s participation, Mr. Akef El Maghraby said, “Our sponsorship of the Al Rawi Award
reflects our belief in the role of youth as the primary driver of the future Suez Canal Bank is committed
to supporting initiatives that provide young people with opportunities to express their creativity and ideas
helping to cultivate a society rich in innovation
Al Rawi Storyteller Award: A Platform for Youth Creativity
The second edition of Al Rawi Storyteller Award is supported by the Ministry of Planning
and Economic Development, the Ministry of Social Solidarity, the Ministry of Tourism and
Antiquities, and the Ministry of Culture It is also chaired by Tarek Nour, a renowned media
figure and founder of Tarek Nour Communications, who leads the jury for the competition
The award offers young Egyptians a national platform to showcase their creative works in
multiple categories, including digital content, short videos, long content, photography
short films, screenwriting, monologue videos, cooking videos, music, and arts The competition
is designed to highlight the richness and diversity of Egyptian culture and offer youth the
opportunity to express their visions innovatively
Categories of Al Rawi Storyteller Award
The Al Rawi Award is divided into various categories, each encouraging creative
youth to express their stories and talents in innovative ways. Some of the main categories include
Digital Content (“Short Video”)
Long Content
Photography
Short Film
Screenwriting
Monologue Video Award
Cooking Video
Music
Arts
Suez Canal Bank’s Commitment to Youth and Innovation
Suez Canal Bank continues to focus on initiatives that support the development of
youth talent and entrepreneurship across Egypt. Through its support of the Al Rawi
Storyteller Award, the bank aims to create an environment where young talents can
flourish and be recognized for their creativity. This initiative aligns with the Central Bank
of Egypt’s guidelines and contributes to Egypt Vision 2030 for sustainable development
For her part, Lamia Kamel, Founder and CEO of CC Plus for Public Relations and Media
Consultancy, and co-founder of the Global Narrative initiative, expressed her excitement
about Suez Canal Bank’s participation “We are proud to have Suez Canal Bank as a main
partner for the second edition of Al Rawi Storyteller Award We believe investing in creativity
is an investment in Egypt’s future, and we aim to build a sustainable platform that fosters youth
talents from across the country
About Suez Canal Bank
Founded in 1978, Suez Canal Bank is a leading commercial bank in Egypt The bank provides a
range of financial services, including banking solutions and products for both individuals and
corporates It operates 56 branches across Egypt and a representative office in Libya, offering
comprehensive services including Islamic banking transactions, a network of ATMs, and
correspondent banks worldwide
About Al Rawi Storyteller Award
The Al Rawi Storyteller Award is a creative platform that celebrates young Egyptian talents
in storytelling and content creation across various media. The award aims to encourage youth
to showcase their innovative ideas and stories, reflecting the diverse cultural landscape of Egypt
The first edition of the award saw great success during the Narrative Summit and has grown into
an important national event. The second edition is open for applications under the theme
“Tell us How do you see it?
How to Participate in Al Rawi Storyteller Award 2026
Applications for the second edition of Al Rawi Storyteller Award 2026 officially opened
in January 2026 Those interested in participating can find detailed requirements and
application guidelines on the award’s social media platforms
Suez Canal Bank’s sponsorship of the Al Rawi Storyteller Award 2026 highlights the bank’s
commitment to empowering youth and nurturing creativity By providing young people with
a platform to express their talents, the bank is contributing to the growth of a vibrant creative
community in Egypt and supporting the country’s sustainable development goals