Abbas, Jailan
ABBAS, Jailan
ABBAS, Jailan. Egyptian, b. 1952. Genres: Mythology/Folklore, Children's fiction. Career: School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Helwan University, Cairo, professor of guiding methodology, 1979-93; Cairo American College, Cairo, Egypt, teacher of Egyptian culture, 1981-. Active in community volunteer activities. Guest lecturer on Egyptian history and culture in many cultural and educational institutions. Publications: FOR CHILDREN: The Festivals of Egypt, 1994; The Palm Tree in the Egyptian Culture, forthcoming. FOR ADULTS (in Arabic): Metals and Jewelry of Islamic Egypt, 1987; The Monuments of Ancient Egypt as Seen by Middle Ages Travelers, 1992; Athar Misr Al-Islameyyah Fi Kitabat Al-Rahalah, forthcoming. Address: Cairo American College, PO Box 39, Maadi, Cairo 11431, Egypt.