His deep interest in technological advances also means that he is not unduly pessimistic about the fate of the written word. He believes the future is bright for print journalism in Egypt, despite the strong competition from the audiovisual media. There is an undeniable difference between the two, although each has a role in serving millions of people. With the spread of education and the gradual elimination of illiteracy, the importance of journalism is enhanced. The printed word provides what television or radio cannot offer.
Newspapers can be a reference to the reader, while broadcasting is lost.
But newspapers remain the most important. People will always be keen to buy them. A newspaper's way of dealing with the news, which is the first task of any daily, differs very much from that of TV or radio. There is greater opportunity for journalists to collect material, to verify and enrich it with details, background information, and commentaries. He always finds it.