Khaberni - In her first comment on the controversy that arose after announcing her recent marriage, director Inas El Degheidy broke her silence to clarify her point of view, rejecting the criticisms she faced for her engagement at this stage of her life, emphasizing that marriage should not be measured by age but rather by human needs and genuine emotions.
El Degheidy said in press statements on the sidelines of her first official appearance with her husband, businessman Ahmed Abdel Monem, at an art event: “Very strange people, why do they link marriage to age only? Why not link it to humanity? I've lived fighting all my life, and at the end I gave in and wanted to get married, honestly, I needed someone in my life as a spouse.”
Inas El Degheidy emphasized that the relationship between a man and a woman is deeper than our superficial understanding of marriage, stressing that some people misunderstand the meaning of marriage and manhood, and reduce the relationship between a man and a woman to superficial aspects, while she believes that the true meaning of human partnership is much deeper.
The Egyptian director added: “People understand the word ‘man’ to mean something not nice, as if you're looking at instinctive sides only, no, a man is not just instinct, a man is about containment, love, care, and companionship.”
The first official appearance with her husband on the red carpet at the El Gouna Film Festival, and it was the first public appearance of Inas El Degheidy with her new husband during the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival, where the couple drew attention on the red carpet, in their first artistic occasion together after their marriage contract.
El Degheidy looked radiant as usual, while her husband, businessman Ahmed Abdel Monem, made sure to appear beside her in shots captured by photographers, marking their first official appearance as a couple in front of the media and the public.
Inas El Degheidy is experiencing a great love story and had previously revealed the great love she is living with her husband; this during her presence with journalist Lamees El Hadidi, on the program "Al Sora" broadcast on Al Nahar channel; where El Hadidi made sure to ask her about how much he loved her saying: "Did he say he loves you?"; to which El Degheidy replied: "He told me he loves me from the first day, and he says it 30 times every day, and I also told him I love you, and there is a strong romantic relationship between us, and my heart has been beating for a long time."
For his part, her husband, businessman Ahmed, revealed the other side of Inas El Degheidy that many don't know is her strong and stubborn personality, explaining quite the opposite, that she is very gentle and romantic; where he said: "People expect her to be tough, on the contrary, she is very romantic and kind."
El Degheidy also continued her talk clarifying that she did not include any conditions in the marriage contract, explaining that in Australia, there is a contract detailing all aspects of marital life; she clarified that she will implement it when she travels with her husband there, and also revealed during the episode the valuable diamond wedding ring that her husband gifted her.
Love is sweeter when older, as Inas El Degheidy continued talking about love; clarifying that love cases at an older age are much better than at a young age saying: "Love is sweeter when older than when you're young; because you feel that someone has entered your life and is making something beautiful."
El Degheidy concluded: "It's easy when you're young for anyone to love you, but as you grow older and find someone who still loves you and sees you as a woman and beautiful, it's a very nice thing and makes a big difference."
Destiny as her husband added during the episode: "I had wished for a long time to marry Inas El Degheidy, because I love her as a person, a thinker, and for her style and character and competence, and I wished this from God and it is fulfilled; it's a divine fate that we met and reached this accord."
Inas El Degheidy celebrates her marriage contract and director Inas El Degheidy had celebrated her marriage contract to businessman Ahmed on the evening of Friday, the 10th of October, in a family ceremony attended only by close friends and family, including stars Yousra, Elham Shahine, Hala Sedki, and media personality Bossy Shalaby and others; her daughter "Habiba", and her granddaughter, who appeared joyful and happy at her mother's wedding, also attended the event.
Media personality Bossy Shalaby shared a number of photos and videos from the celebration on her personal Instagram account. A joyous atmosphere dominated the event. Bossy Shalaby and Hala Sedki ensured to sound joyous ululations during the marriage contract; expressing their happiness for their friend. In addition to the presence of a limited number of her close friends from the stars, including Jamal Suliman, Hani Ramzy and his wife, Dina and others, who made sure to share the joy of the newlyweds.
Director Inas El Degheidy appeared in a delicate look, blending elegance with simplicity; where she wore a short white satin dress with long embroidered sleeves hanging from her shoulders, and let her wavy simple hair down over her shoulders, along with soft makeup that highlighted the delicacy and beauty of her features.
Who is Ahmed, Inas El Degheidy's husband? Businessman Ahmed, an Egyptian living in Australia since 1982, although he has not visited Egypt for about 4 decades, remains a keen follower of the internal affairs, saying: "I am well informed of what happens in Egypt to this day, and I follow the Egyptian football league. And Inas is one of the personalities whose interviews I've watched a lot and admired for her boldness; because she is a voice that speaks the truth at a time when some may hesitate to express an honest opinion, and although many might see her as a strong woman, I saw her as very kind."
About his moving abroad, he said: "Initially, I was a football player in the Alexandria Union Club, and I am from Alexandria, but I was unable to continue playing due to an injury; so I turned to coaching, and I didn't stay in it for long, I coached for a short period in Egypt then went to Jordan, where I coached Amman Club, the champion of the Jordanian league, for 5 years, then went to Yemen to coach Al Ahli Club in Sanaa, the league and cup champion, and I was the only coach who trained Al Ahli Club in Sanaa for two consecutive sessions, and during that period I was the youngest coach in Asia, and I won 6 championships."
He pointed out that he then immigrated to Australia, saying: "I had the ambition to coach outside the Arab world, and practice training in an unconventional country, and indeed, I coached in Australia for 5 years and then I launched the first daily Arabic newspaper there, named Al-Alam Al-Arabi, published in English and Arabic, but the newspaper stopped after a fire occurred at the headquarters, and then I turned to the field of education and training to this day," focusing on raising competencies and providing job opportunities.
