The son of writer and author Shawky Abdel Hakim, Ahmed Abdel Hakim, trended on Google after being assisted by the Ministry of Social Solidarity and the Foundation for Homeless Children and Adults to move from 15 May Hospital to a care home in Giza. This came after he had been homeless, drawing paintings to earn his daily living. Here are some facts about the late writer Shawky Abdel Hakim and the full story of his son's current situation:
8. Shawky Abdel Hakim was a playwright, novelist, and researcher in folk heritage in his youth.
7. He is the author of the famous works "Shafiqa and Metwalli," starring Ahmed Zaki and Soad Hosny, as well as the play "Hassan and Naima."
6. His rural upbringing in Fayoum greatly influenced his ideas, as he listened to praise singers and folk singers from the celebrations and lamenters, leading to his interest in heritage from a young age.
5. His first work was the book "The Literature of Farmers," and among his notable works is "Encyclopedia of Arab Folklore and Myths," which offers an in-depth exploration of Arab folklore and myths.
4. His studies of heritage inspired him to create 18 theatrical works.
3. He wrote more than 16 improvised theatrical works and believed this type of theater resembled epics and popular ballads, stating it offers an opportunity for actors to create spontaneously with the audience.
2. Among his important works is "The Biography of the Kings of the Tabaeen," which explains the accounts of ancient Arabs in Yemen, their history, and their influence in spreading civilization and Arab identity in the Far East, Egypt, and the Horn of Africa. He relied on a collection of manuscripts and documents from the British Museum in London for his writings.
1. He passed away on August 19, 2003.
Last year, discussions about Shawky Abdel Hakim resurfaced following his son Ahmed Abdel Hakim being seen sitting in tattered clothes on the streets of Mokattam, drawing paintings to earn his living, leading people to consider him homeless. This topic gained further attention after a statement from the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
Despite his appearance, Shawky Abdel Hakim's son had traveled to several foreign countries, including Germany and Russia in the 1980s and 1990s, and speaks multiple languages, including German, learned from his German girlfriend with whom he lived, according to his statement in a video with a newspaper. He confirmed that all his earnings there were spent on living costs, and despite his clothing and appearance, he stated he has a home to sleep in.
The Ministry of Social Solidarity reached out to take care of him, and a statement issued yesterday confirmed that Shawky Abdel Hakim's son was transferred from 15 May Hospital to a care home in Giza, coordinated with the government complaints system under the Prime Minister's Office.
