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Badrawi: I Am Both the Owner and the Tenant
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Today, Dr. Hossam Badrawi met with a delegation from the Coalition of Old Property Owners, who expressed their grievances over the lack of fair rental rates aligned with market value. The delegation was led by Mr. Mostafa Abdel Rahman, the coalition’s president.
At the outset, Dr. Badrawi welcomed the attendees and clarified that he represents both sides of the issue, as he is both a property owner and a tenant. After listening to the landlords’ concerns and reviewing the key points of the document they had prepared, he praised their efforts and noted that it could serve as a solid foundation, provided that a verified database is established.
He emphasized that, at present, both property owners and tenants face various social hardships, making them the critical factors in this equation. He reaffirmed his commitment to justice, fairness, and respect for the constitution and the law. He stressed that the time had come for the state to resolve this crucial issue, which affects the lives of millions of Egyptians. Dr. Badrawi promised to thoroughly review the document and provide an impartial perspective, especially in light of the recent Constitutional Court ruling.
The coalition’s president stated that they sought Dr. Hossam’s insights because he is a principled and decisive figure who commands respect across all social classes. He highlighted that there are 1.8 million disputed rental units, including vacant properties, buildings at risk of collapse, and commercial spaces—none of which generate income for landlords, many of whom struggle financially despite owning property.
The attendees expressed their gratitude to Dr. Hossam Badrawi for his warm reception, emphasizing that they were eager to meet him because of his esteemed reputation for honesty and courage, qualities well known to the Egyptian people.
Special thanks were also extended to Mr. Saad El-Gamal and Mr. Ahmed Ghanem for coordinating the meeting at the coalition’s request.
The delegation concluded the meeting by taking commemorative photos with Dr. Hossam Badrawi to document the occasion.
