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Ibrahim Ayyad is an Egyptian journalist who has worked as an editor for Masrawy on political affairs, the Egyptian presidency and Islamic parties. He was previously the head of the political and news department at Masrawy and managing editor at Radio Horytna. He has also worked as a field reporter and freelancer editor for several Egyptian websites. On Twitter: @IAyad