Mai Khaled

Mai Khaled is an Egyptian novelist, screenwriter, and lyric translator whose work blends psychological depth with rich cultural layers. She has published several acclaimed novels, including Gymnasium, Tamar, The Magic of Turquoise. Her novels have also been translated into Brazilian Portuguese, English, German, Serbian, Greek, Armenian, Macedonian and others. Beyond fiction, she works in cultural development, curates literary programmes for young readers, and collaborates with international book fairs and festivals across the Middle East, Europe, and South America. She is also a translator for Disney songs into Arabic, bringing global musical narratives into the Arab world. Her work consistently explores memory, identity, and the intimate geographies of Cairo and Alexandria, weaving personal history with broader social landscapes.