During an unexpected statement, prominent TV host Amr Adib humorously revealed his annual salary at the World Government Summit in Dubai. With a wide smile, Adib announced that his salary is $2.5 million annually, clarifying that he mentions this figure not out of pride but to shed light on the challenges of the media profession in the Arab world. In a sarcastic gesture, Adib dismissed rumors about his salary by saying:
"Forget those who say 15 million... I'm not Ronaldo!".
The Egyptian media figure expressed his interest in daily issues that concern the average citizen, emphasizing that people's focus lies in daily life matters such as prices and living conditions. In a humorous manner, Adib pointed out that the biggest crisis he recently faced was the increase in egg prices.
In a related context, Amr Adib affirmed that the media faces significant challenges in the Arab world, noting that discussions about decent living should be a priority for citizens, without delving into complex political details.
It is worth mentioning that Amr Adib hosts the program "Al Hekaya" on "MBC Masr" channel, where he discusses hot topics of interest to the audience in Egypt and the Arab world.