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Egypt Independent
4 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Ahmed al-Degwy's family has doubts about his suicide: Amr Adib
Egyptian TV host Amr Adib, the presenter of 'al-Hekaya' (The Story) show, revealed details of a phone call he had with Amr al-Degwy, the brother of the late Ahmed al-Degwy, who reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. During his program on Monday evening, he said he had a very difficult call with Amr al-Degwy, whose wife confirmed that he hadn't slept for days. According to Adib, Amr al-Degwy had told him that his late brother Ahmed was the family's pride and joy. 'I asked him, 'Do you have any doubts about his death?' He said, 'Of course,' without thinking much about it. He told me that Ahmed had just returned from his trip and was in a good mood and believed the crisis could be resolved. But when he arrived in Egypt, he was agitated and said that someone was watching him.' Adib continued, quoting Amr: 'Ahmed asked me to go to him, and messages were sent to try to reach a solution with the other party, but the answer was: 'No solution, no reconciliation. This is our mother's revenge, and we must take it back,' referring to the late Mona al-Degwy. Adib added 'Amr said that during the washing and autopsy, he learned that Ahmed had committed suicide with his left hand, even though he is right-handed, not left-handed. He said they were firmly convinced that he had been murdered.' Adib noted that the production team of the show contacted the other party's lawyer, but the response was that no statements would be made until the mourning period ends, and that a response is expected later. The funeral prayer for Ahmed al-Degwy, the grandson of Nawal el-Degwy, Chair of the Board of Trustees of October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, who died on Sunday from a gunshot wound inside his apartment in 6th of October City, was held at the MSA University's Mosque following the noon prayer. The body was then buried in the family cemetery. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
Egypt Independent
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Independent
Egyptian Premier League may be canceled this season: TV host Amr Adib
Egyptian TV host Amr Adib, the presenter of 'al-Hekaya' (The Story) show broadcast, said there is a possibility that the Egyptian Premier League will be canceled this season or that sporting activities will be suspended due to the Pyramids FC dispute. During his show on Friday, Adib said: 'Some were skeptical of my words, but in the past few hours, we have seen official statements discussing the possibility of suspending sporting activities, not announcing the league champion and postponing it, or canceling the league this season altogether.' 'It's clear that Pyramids FC is currently sending correspondence and complaints to international bodies, complaining about what's happening in the Egyptian League. When I spoke about this recently, the probability of it happening was 10 percent, but now it's 50 percent.' Adib concluded, 'Apart from the rivalry between Ahly and Zamalek, and who will win the league, I care about achieving justice. Egyptian football has become poorly represented compared to the leagues around us, and we are unable to organize a proper sporting competition.' The crisis dates to March 11, after Al-Ahly forfeited its Egyptian Premier League match against Zamalek following complaints that its request for a foreign referee were not met. The Pyramids FC in April had withdrawn their request for foreign referees for the Al Ahly match following the Egyptian Professional Football Clubs Association's recent decision not to deduct points from Al Ahly at the end of the season, stemming from the derby match controversy against Zamalek.
New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Teen overcomes family crisis to score 9As in SPM
KANGAR: Despite a family crisis, the son of a fertiliser storekeeper stayed focused and scored 9As in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exam. Adib Azrif Norazamzee, 18, a student at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Derma, faced a tough time when his father, Norazamzee Teh, 47, was hit by a motorcycle just as he was preparing for his SPM trial exams last year. The incident forced him to juggle caring for his bedridden father at home while also preparing for his final exams. "My father had an accident on his way home. He was hit by a motorcycle, which caused a broken right thigh bone, a broken left arm, and a concussion. "At that time, I was sitting for my SPM trial exams, and the incident was a heavy blow to me. "However, my mother and brother took turns caring for my father, so I still had some time to study, especially since I stayed in the school hostel," he said. He spoke to reporters after the SPM 2024 results announcement ceremony at SMK Derma today. Adib said he was determined not to let his father's condition disrupt his exam preparations. "It was heartbreaking to see my father in that state. He was bedridden, and my brother had to take on part-time work to help support the family. "Although I helped care for my father, I was committed to studying hard and ensuring I could achieve success in the SPM. "I revised my lessons every morning before dawn prayers and again at night, from 9 to 11pm," he shared. Adib added that during the actual exams, he made sure to stay focused and not be distracted by his father's condition. "I had to stay strong and focused, even though I knew my father was bedridden at home. This is my future, and I aspire to become an engineer. "Alhamdulillah, when the results were announced, I scored 9As. I plan to pursue engineering at the International Islamic University Malaysia," he said.
Egypt Independent
21-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
No immediate reopening for B.Laban: Government sets conditions for return
TV presenter Amr Adib has revealed the details of a meeting between the owners of chain and state officials to discuss the closure crisis in Egypt. Adib said during his program Al-Hekaya on MBC Egypt channel that the meeting took place on Sunday in the New Administrative Capital, noting that it lasted for several hours. He explained that the Egyptian authorities presented the owners of chain with a number of demands, both health-related and administrative, such as health requirements in factories, shops, and for workers, in addition to fulfilling licensing requirements. He pointed out that committees from the relevant authorities will begin inspecting a number of chain's branches and factories within the next 48 hours to monitor the implementation of these demands. Adib continued: 'For those who are saying that permission has been given to reopen branches, no, that has not happened. We are in the stage of fulfilling the specific demands of the responsible authorities, whether it's health or local municipalities.' He added: ' shops will not return to operation until the conditions are met, whether it takes a day, a week, or a month. The conditions must be met, and then they will resume work. There is an understanding, and the company has affirmed its commitment to fulfilling all the demands.'
Egypt Independent
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Israel pushing Palestinians to relocate to Hungary: Amr Adib
Egyptian TV host Amr Adib on Sunday said that Israel has begun making offers to starving Palestinians in Gaza Strip to leave their land and travel to Hungary. During his show 'al-Hekaya' (The Story) on MBC Masr channel, Adib added that Israel is working to encourage the voluntary displacement of Palestinians from Gaza Strip. He explained that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during his recent visit to Hungary, held talks with the authorities there regarding the details of the plan to relocate Gaza residents to Budapest. Adib said that he could not blame any Palestinian who decided to leave Gaza, given the current circumstances. He continued, saying, 'All of us as Arabs are the ones to blame for the fate of the Palestinians if we are unable to do anything for them.' 'It is shameful that two billion Muslims are unable to support two million Palestinians,' he added. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
