Dubai probes death of Egyptian doctor Diaa El Awadhi
The Egyptian doctor and social media nutrition figure Diaa El Awadhi has died in Dubai under circumstances still under official investigation. Authorities in United Arab Emirates have not confirmed a final cause of death or whether criminal factors were involved. His disappearance and the delayed discovery of his body triggered widespread debate online as officials urged restraint pending forensic results.
El Awadhi trained at Ain Shams University and built a career in anesthesia, intensive care, and pain management before shifting into public influence through social media. He gained a large following by promoting strict diet programs and advising some patients to abandon prescribed treatments. His methods drew sustained criticism from medical authorities in Egypt, where regulators revoked his license and shut down his clinic after determining that his guidance posed health risks.
Diplomatic sources said his body was found in a hotel room in Dubai after relatives reported losing contact with him for several days. Officials indicated the body was discovered about 24 hours after death. Emirati forensic and prosecutorial teams took control of the case and launched a full investigation to determine whether the death was natural or linked to any criminal act. Authorities in both countries have avoided releasing details while forensic examinations continue.
Public reaction across Egypt and the wider Arab region has been divided. Supporters described him as a challenger to conventional medicine, while critics pointed to the dangers of his advice. Online platforms saw a surge of unverified claims suggesting foul play tied to his views on pharmaceuticals. Officials have dismissed such claims as speculation. The outcome of the forensic inquiry in Dubai is expected to define the official account of his death in the coming weeks.
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