Lead:
Egypt's Council of Ministers has published decisions stripping Egyptian nationality from Anas Ibrahim Abdel Rahman Muhammad Habib and Tariq Ibrahim Abdel Rahman Habib for acquiring foreign citizenship without prior government authorization. Cabinet Resolution 90 and 93 of 2026, published in the Official Gazette, cited violations of Law 26 of 1975 governing Egyptian nationality. Anas, born in Saudi Arabia on July 7, 1998, and Tariq, born in Beheira Governorate on September 29, 1994, lost their Egyptian nationality following approval by the Interior Ministry and cabinet vote.
Details:
The Official Gazette disclosed the twin decisions following standard administrative procedure: the Interior Ministry submitted the cases, the full cabinet reviewed them, and resolutions were issued and published. Both individuals acquired foreign nationality without obtaining advance authorization from Egyptian authorities, rendering them in violation of statute. The resolutions make no mention of any appeal process or opportunity for the individuals to contest the decision before publication.
Cabinet Resolution 89 of 2026 addressed separate regulatory amendments to rental housing laws and rules governing allocation of state-owned residential units. This decision referenced Law 164 of 2025, which reformed landlord-tenant relations and established new procedures for applications to lease state properties, alongside earlier Cabinet Resolution 53 of 2025 setting evaluation criteria and priorities for allocation decisions.
The nationality removal decisions align with Egypt's established practice of revoking citizenship for undisclosed foreign naturalization, treating such acts as breach of implicit duty to notify the state. No details were released regarding whether the individuals were aware of the requirement to seek prior permission or how the violations were detected.
Watch For:
Whether the affected individuals or their families issue any public response or legal challenge to the decisions, and whether the Interior Ministry publishes guidance clarifying notification procedures for Egyptians considering foreign naturalization. Monitor for any patterns in similar nationality revocations over the coming months. Track whether either individual appeals through diplomatic channels or international human rights bodies.