Dubai: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that it continues to follow up on the circumstances surrounding the death of Egyptian citizen Diaa El-Din Shalaby Mohamed El-Awady, who passed away days ago at a hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Egypt's Consulate General in Dubai received the official medical report from UAE authorities, which confirmed that the death was natural, caused by a sudden heart attack, and that no criminal suspicion was involved.

The Consular Affairs Department has informed the family of the findings and assured them that the consulate is completing the necessary procedures to repatriate the body to Egypt at the earliest possible time. The ministry emphasized its commitment to supporting Egyptian nationals abroad and maintaining transparent communication with families in such cases.