David Abbasi
David Abbasi | |
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| Born | Paris, France |
| Other names | Siyavash Awesta |
| Occupation(s) | Author, journalist, Islamic studies expert |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Broadcasting on Ici et Maintenant; founder of Mehr television; author of over 100 books and 2,000 articles |
David Abbasi, who is also recognized by the name Siyavash Awesta, is a Persian-French author, journalist, and expert in Islamic studies residing in Paris. He is the offspring of Zahra Mirzai and Sheikh Abbas Abbasi.
Media
Beginning in 1986, Abbasi has served as a broadcaster for the radio channel "Ici et Maintenant", where he has conducted upwards of 7,000 hours of interviews featuring prominent personalities such as Jacques Chirac, Laurent Fabius, José Bové, Mehdi Bazargan, Castro, Jean Pierre Raffarin, among others. Additionally, he established Mehr television in the year 2000.
Writing
With a portfolio exceeding 100 books and 2,000 articles, Abbasi initiated the mitraic diary in 1990, which he continues to release annually alongside three multilingual publications dedicated to this topic. His creative endeavors include over 200 artistic productions, theatrical performances, and festivals hosted at notable locations like the Eiffel Tower, Palais des congrès of Versailles, Théâtre de Paris, and the Auditorium of Châtelet.
Awards
- Mérite et Dévouement Français – 2003
- Arts-Sciences-Lettres – Gold Plate awarded on 16 September 2004
- Arts-Sciences-Lettres – Medal of Vermeil received in 2007
- Grand Prix Humanitaire de France – Gold Medal awarded in 2007
His contributions have garnered recognition from international figures such as senator Henri Caillavet, a prominent supporter of French secularism, who authored the preface for Abbasi’s book Women and Wars in Political Islam.