A wave of controversy after Amr Adeeb announced that he had obtained Saudi citizenship – Watan News

2023-11-28 10:48:54

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November 28, 2023

Watan Al-Youm: Egyptian journalist Amr Adeeb announced that he had obtained Saudi citizenship by decision of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, which sparked a wave of controversy between praise and criticism on social media sites.
Adeeb said in the introduction to his program Al-Hekaya, on MBC Egypt, that he has been working for 30 years in the media field on Saudi channels, and that he received this honor with Saudi citizenship, in addition to his Egyptian citizenship.
He pointed out that he “hopes that it will be a bridge to consolidate relations between the two important pivotal countries in the region.” He added: “Egypt and Saudi Arabia agree on most issues in our region.”
The announcement sparked controversy on social media, with some criticizing the decision. One user of the “X” website wrote: “The reality is that whoever lived in it, was raised in it, learned in it, and experienced all the country’s events in it, deserves it. Amr Adeeb does not deserve it.”
While another wrote: “What are Amr Adeeb’s achievements??? Did the country benefit from it?
Others also praised the move, as a commentator wrote: “The great journalist Amr Adeeb deserves all the best.”
One person commented: “Amr Adeeb has become a Saudi and we do not allow any creature to touch him with a word. Whoever insults him is considered to have insulted the Saudi people.”
The announcement sparked controversy on social media, with some criticizing the decision. One user of the “X” website wrote: “The reality is that whoever lived in it, was raised in it, learned in it, and lived through all of the country’s events in it, deserves it. Amr Adeeb does not deserve it.”
While another wrote: “What are Amr Adeeb’s achievements??? Did the country benefit from it?
Others also praised the move, as a commentator wrote: “The great journalist Amr Adeeb deserves all the best.”
One person commented: “Amr Adeeb has become a Saudi and we do not allow any creature to touch him with a word. Whoever insults him is considered to have insulted the Saudi people.”
Adeeb had been subjected to Egyptian criticism a few weeks ago, while hosting the head of the Kingdom’s Entertainment Authority, Turki Al Sheikh, where the latter said to him: “Amr Adeeb, you are hardworking and a superior and wonderful broadcaster… but part of your success and history is a Saudi industry.” The Egyptian journalist responded: “Most of I have always worked in Saudi stations. I am proud to work with the Kingdom

What are the conditions for obtaining Saudi citizenship?
The official website of the Saudi Ministry of Interior explained that Saudi citizenship may be granted to a foreigner according to a set of conditions.
The website indicated that the person must “have reached the age of majority and acquired residency status for a period of no less than 10 consecutive years,” in addition to “being sound in mind and body, of good conduct, and not having been sentenced to imprisonment for a moral crime for a period of time.” Not more than six months.”
The Saudi Ministry of Interior also clarified that “he must be one of the professions that the country needs,” and “prove that he makes his living through legitimate means.”
Among the conditions also is that he be “fluent in speaking, reading, and writing the Arabic language.”
Saudi citizenship is granted by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom “based on the proposal of the Minister of Interior, and the Minister of Interior, in all cases and without giving reasons, has the right to refuse approval to grant Saudi Arabian citizenship to a foreigner who meets the stipulated conditions.”