January 2, marks the death anniversary of iconic writer Wahid Hamed. “ You didn’t live in the era of Wahid Hamed, but Wahid Hamed is the one who lived in your era” Hamed said to the seminar attendees. Wahid Hamed is considered one of Egypt’s most renowned writers not just in Egypt but in the Arab world as well. Hamed also established a production company titled Wahid Hamed Film Productions, to produce his and others’ works. AAM honored Wahid Hamed and his son, Marwan Hamed, at its sixth Annual Awards Dinner on November 7, 2018 in Washington, D.C.