Charles Akl is a writer, cultural manager, and architect. He has written articles on tech and music reviews for online publications such as Mada Masr and Ma3azef, articles on urban architecture, and has shot a number of short films, pop science videos, and recorded podcasts. His published books include Ghidhaʾ li-l-Qibti (“Food for Copts”, 2017), Ahmar Larinj (“Red Like Orange”, 2020), and Qanadil al-Bahr (“Jellybird”, 2021). In addition to his writing, Akl has held positions in the cultural sector particularly related to music and the performing arts, working with the regional NGO Cultural Resource and Cairo’s El-Geneina Theatre, and acting as Director of the independent music platform Eka3.