The case of the death of Egyptian doctor Diaa El-Awady has witnessed a new dramatic development, as investigative authorities in Egypt decided to reopen the case file, which caused widespread controversy in medical and social circles. This step comes as part of efforts to settle the controversy surrounding the circumstances of his sudden death in the United Arab Emirates, through a precise technical examination of the body.
The Public Prosecution issued a decision to exhume El-Awady's body and present it to the Egyptian Forensic Medicine Authority for an autopsy. This legal procedure aims to ascertain the true causes of death and match them with the medical reports issued by the competent authorities abroad, to ensure full transparency in the course of the investigation.
Lawyer Mostafa Magdy, the agent for the family of the late doctor, explained that the decision to re-autopsy included taking all necessary legal measures to ensure the integrity of the procedures. He confirmed that the body had already been exhumed in accordance with established regulations, where a specialized forensic doctor carried out the examination before the body was reburied after the completion of the task.
The roots of the crisis go back to an official appeal submitted by the defense team to the Egyptian Public Prosecution, requesting a comprehensive investigation that goes beyond a mere superficial examination. The appeal included the necessity of coordinating with the Emirati authorities to obtain all documents and papers related to the incident, including initial police reports and medical reports issued by Dubai hospitals.
The defense did not stop at demanding paper documents, but also emphasized the importance of obtaining surveillance camera recordings from the hotel where the late doctor was staying before his death. Through this step, the lawyers seek to reconstruct the timeline of events that preceded the announcement of death, and to verify the identity of any persons who may have contacted him in his final hours.
In a parallel track, lawyer Sabra Al-Qasimi submitted an official report to the Attorney General, Counselor Mohamed Shawky, demanding the necessity of conducting a precise technical comparison between the results of the Egyptian autopsy and the reports received from abroad. The report aims to preempt any interpretations or rumors that might mislead public opinion, especially in light of the conflicting information that prevailed on social media platforms.
Dr. Diaa El-Awady had caused sharp division during his lifetime due to his promotion of what was known as the 'Al-Tayebat system' diet, which exposed him to harsh medical criticism. This professional debate ended with a decision by the Egyptian Medical Syndicate to strike his name from its records, which further complicated the scene surrounding his personality even after his death on April 19, 2026.
What further increased the suspicion of those close to him was the circulation of a previous video clip of El-Awady in which he hinted at feeling in danger, where he explicitly said: 'If I die, I was murdered.' These statements were considered by the defense team and those demanding an investigation as evidence that warrants attention, especially with news of his disappearance for several days before his body was found inside his hotel room in Dubai.
Although previous official correspondence between the concerned authorities in Egypt and the UAE had concluded that the death was natural, public and legal pressure pushed for further investigation. Observers believe that the re-autopsy is the only remaining means to put a definitive end to the conflicting narratives that speak of criminal suspicion behind the incident.
The family of the late doctor and the medical community in Egypt are awaiting the final report from the Forensic Medicine Authority, which is expected to close this thorny file. The results of this report will determine whether the case will take an international criminal turn or if the initial official narrative, which considered the death to be due to natural health causes, will be upheld.
If I die, I was murdered... a previous statement by the late doctor that aroused his family's suspicion and reopened the investigation.
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Renewed investigations into the death of Dr. Diaa El-Awady: Re-autopsy of the body to settle the controversy