Mohamed Zakaria leads a huge Ramadan series for 2026 and continues his brilliance in directing

Written by: Marwa Hassan

Young director Mohamed Zakaria is preparing to direct a huge Ramadan series for the year 2026, in which he brings together an elite group of major stars such as Mostafa Shaaban and Ahmed El Sakka. This anticipated work enhances his position as a distinguished director who was able in a short period to make a prominent name for himself in the world of Egyptian drama, amidst wide anticipation from the audience to produce a work that bears his creative imprint that has proven its success in his previous works.

Mohamed Zakaria began his professional journey as a newspaper reporter on Al-Nahar and Al-Mehwar channels, where his relationship with the camera developed, and his passion for media quickly turned into a professionalism in the world of directing. He was able to prove himself quickly, becoming one of the shining names that achieved great successes in record time.

Zakaria excelled in directing many episodes for major stars such as Mohamed Henedy, whom he described as “the next international director,” and Ahmed Al-Fishawy, who called him “the professor,” while Aida Riyad believed that he possessed acting talent in addition to his prowess in directing, while Wael Jassar praised his great creativity in presenting works in a different and distinct way.

He left a strong mark in the field of media by directing the “Nizar Al Fares” program, which succeeded in topping the trend thanks to his innovative style of filming episodes and conducting dialogues with stars, during which he hosted stars such as Hani Ramzy, Salah Abdullah, and Abeer Sabry. Zakaria was able to transform the program into a distinctive visual experience that won the admiration of the audience and set new standards for television directing.

On the international level, Zakaria had a distinguished experience as an assistant director in the American film “Murder at the Embassy,” which was filmed in Egyptian archaeological sites such as the Pyramids, Al-Muizz Street, and Khan Al-Khalili. He witnessed special honoring after the end of filming in a huge celebration held in Al-Muizz Street, in confirmation of his distinction as a director capable of competing globally.

In addition to directing, Zakaria runs one of the largest advertising companies in Egypt. He also holds the position of director of the “Excellence and Creativity Forum” festival, in which the greatest stars of art in Egypt and the Arab world are honored, making him an essential element in organizing and making this important event a success.

Zakaria does not stop developing and creating, as he continues to work on presenting new projects bearing his unique imprint, becoming an inspiring model for every young man seeking to enter the field of directing and self-fulfillment. He is not just a director, but an integrated artistic system that presents masterful works that blend creativity and ingenuity, which makes him one of the names whose work the public eagerly awaits.