Ibrahim Al-Arjany is one of the most prominent political and social figures in the Arab Republic of Egypt. He has played a significant political role in the Sinai region and has often been one of the most criticized and controversial figures on social media and local media. His appointment as President of the Arab Tribes after winning the election sparked considerable controversy in Egypt, particularly in his region, with supporters and detractors in the aftermath of recent events.
### Who is Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Arjany?
Born in 1971, Ibrahim Al-Arjany is currently 53 years old. He hails from the town of Sheikh Zuweid in North Sinai and is a prominent and influential Sheikh of the Tarabin tribe. He was appointed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in November 2022 as a member of the National Authority for Development of Sinai through a presidential statement. Al-Arjany's name rose in local political circles in Egypt due to his role in uniting all Sinai tribes within the organization "Union of Arab Tribes". He also supported the Egyptian army in its fight against ISIS during its attempts to seize the Sinai Peninsula. Despite his broad popularity, he has faced significant criticism and disdain. Many different narratives circulate regarding this Sheikh and the means through which he amassed his wealth, which allegedly involved illegal activities such as smuggling and imposing taxes on all commercial goods passing through his region.
### Biography
Ibrahim Al-Arjany is an Egyptian businessman born in 1971 in Sheikh Zuweid, North Sinai, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. He possesses a distinctive leadership character that has established him as a prominent figure among his tribe. He currently heads several major companies in Egypt, including the Egypt Economic Development and Industry Company and Global Auto Company. In 2022, he was appointed by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as a member of the board of the National Authority for Development of the Sinai Peninsula. His name became widely known in local and news media following the announcement of his election win, making him the current President of the Union of Arab Tribes.
### What is the Union of Arab Tribes?
The Arab tribes in the Sinai Peninsula united by announcing the establishment of the "Union of Arab Tribes." This was following a conference held in South Sinai at the village of Al-Ajra. Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Arjany was elected as the prominent figure among the Arab tribes to lead this union. The inaugural statement of this organization outlined its goals and aspirations, stating: "The Union of Arab Tribes aims to create a comprehensive national framework that includes members of the tribes to unify ranks and integrate tribal structures into one framework. This is to support the stability of the state and confront challenges threatening its security. The union also seeks to adopt national issues and communicate with all tribes to reach common points in serving the state and its goals. The union supports President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in confronting the displacement plans targeting the resolution of the Palestinian issue at Egypt's expense, as well as advocating Egypt's firm stance towards reaching a political solution that ends the crisis by establishing an independent Palestinian state."
