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First Issue in Alexandria

When
5 August 1876
Where
Alexandria
Part of
First issue of Al-Ahram published in Alexandria

Al-Ahram was founded in Alexandria in August 1876 by Beshara and Saleem Takla, beginning as a weekly newspaper.

The first issue was published in Alexandria, a key Mediterranean city. The founders were Lebanese Melkite Christian brothers. The paper started as a weekly publication, laying the groundwork for its future status as a major Egyptian daily.

Sources

  1. Al-Ahram Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-17

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