Amin formally resigned from Nile TV in February 2011, amid the Egyptian revolution. Although some observers credited the uprising with expanding press freedoms, Amin argued that media conditions worsened under military control after President Hosni Mubarak's resignation. She briefly returned to Nile TV in May 2011 to host the current affairs show In the Hot Seat.
One of the most debated moments in Amin’s career came in October 2011, when she conducted the first media interview with Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit shortly after his release from five years in Hamas custody. The interview faced scrutiny over claims that it occurred under duress and in the presence of armed personnel. Amin has firmly denied these allegations, asserting that the interview was conducted professionally and without coercion.
Shahira Amin has received several national and international honors recognizing her advocacy for media freedom and journalistic integrity. Her accolades include the CNN World Report’s Best News Story Award, the Catalyst for Change Award from the American University in Cairo, and the Holmes of the Year Award from the University of Gothenburg. She has also been commended by UNICEF for her work promoting the rights and welfare of women and children in Egypt.
Today, Amin continues to host In the Hot Seat, a weekly talk show broadcast across the Arab world. The program features interviews with influential public figures, offering viewers in-depth analysis and candid conversation. She has expressed a clear preference for narrative-driven journalism over conventional news delivery, underscoring her continued commitment to meaningful storytelling and investigative reporting.
Return to the previous page| Occupations: | Journalist |
| Citizenship: | Egypt |
| residence: | Cairo |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Egyptian journalist |
