El Amry Farouk
Egyptian businessman (1970–2024)
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El Amry Farouk (Arabic: العامري فاروق; 8 November 1970 – 26 January 2024) was an Egyptian businessman who was minister of state for sports as part of the Qandil cabinet.[1]
El Amry Farouk | |
|---|---|
| Minister of State for Sports | |
| In office 2 August 2012 – 2 July 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Hisham Qandil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1970 Cairo, Egypt |
| Died | 26 January 2024 (aged 53) 6th of October, Egypt |
| Party | Independent |
Biography
El Amry Farouk was born on 8 November 1970.[2]
Farouk was one of the board members of Al Ahly Club.[3] He served as the secretary-general of the Association of Private Schools (APS) in Egypt.[4]
Farouk was appointed minister of state for sports on 2 August 2012.[3] He was one of the independent ministers serving in the cabinet.[3][5] Shortly after his appointment, Farouk fired the Egyptian Football Association's executive committee members and appointed a new board to run the federation.[6] On 2 July 2013, Farouk resigned from office due to mass demonstrations in the country.[7]
Farouk was admitted to El Moalmeen Hospital in Gezira after he fell into a coma on 7 November 2023. He was later taken to a hospital in 6th of October, and underwent brain surgery, but died on 26 January 2024 at the age of 53.[8][9]