Al-Ameri Farouk, the Vice President of Ahly’s Board of Directors, passed away earlier today after a battle with illness. His funeral will take place from the Police Mosque in October, in front of “Hyper One,” following the Asr prayer.
Here are 10 key facts about Al-Ameri Farouk, as shared by “Al-Watan Sport”:
1. Sports Minister Legacy:
Al-Ameri Farouk served as the Egyptian Minister of Sports from August 2, 2012, to July 2, 2013. Notably, he was Egypt’s first Minister of State for Sports after separating it from the Ministry of Youth.
2. Ahly’s Vice President:
He held the position of Vice President of Ahly’s Board of Directors until his unfortunate passing.
3. Distinguished Figure:
Al-Ameri Farouk was a prominent businessman and a political and sports figure. He hailed from a family deeply associated with Ahly Club.
4. Education Entrepreneur:
He was recognized as one of Egypt’s major investors in the education sector, owning language schools, a publishing house, and distribution outlets.
5. Education Awards:
Al-Ameri Farouk received the Special Education Medal from the Teachers’ Syndicate at the national level.
6. Recognition in Education:
He was honored with the Education Medal and the Private Education Shield in 2004 by the Ministry of Education.
7. Awards in Publishing:
He won awards for Best Publisher of Children and Youth Books, Best Publisher of School Books, and Best Translator to and from Arabic in 2003.
8. Creativity and Excellence:
Al-Ameri Farouk received the Creativity and Excellence Award (the Golden Award) in Egypt in January 2002 from the Ministry of Culture.
He also won the award for Best Publisher of Scientific and University Books for the years 2000-2001.
9. Secretary-General Role:
He served as the Secretary-General of the Association of Private Schools (APS) in Egypt.
10. Multiple Awards in Education and Publishing:
Al-Ameri Farouk achieved numerous awards in the fields of education and publishing, marking his impactful contributions to these sectors.
