<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The TV series "Fahd Al Batal" has sparked widespread controversy due to its depiction of events taking place in the village of Jabal al-Tayr in the Egyptian governorate of Minya, sparking widespread resentment among the villagers and the mayor's family.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:738/415;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/23369084-76b6-4863-9154-708730332f24.jpg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Objections to the depiction of the village in the series</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Residents of Jabal al-Tayr village expressed their dissatisfaction with the way their village was portrayed in the series. They felt the work damaged the village's reputation, portraying it as engulfed in corruption and crime, which sparked anger among the locals. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/a4d9ef53-d145-44f4-a9c5-2f7298806340.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The creators of the work apologized after the crisis escalated.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In an attempt to calm the situation, the show's cast added a disclaimer at the beginning of episode 19, confirming that the show's events are entirely fictional and have no connection to reality. They also expressed their complete respect for the people of Upper Egypt in general, and emphasized that the story is not inspired by any real events.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Accusations of defaming the mayor and his family</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Residents of the village of Jabal al-Tayr expressed their strong objection to the portrayal in the series, which portrayed the mayor and his family as tyrannical, drug-dealing, and violent figures. They insisted that this portrayal does not reflect the social reality of Upper Egypt. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:509/603;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/bf50ae47-868a-432c-a890-c8ee0927cff6.jpeg" alt="" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Official statement from the mayor's family in Jabal al-Tayr</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In response, the mayor's family in "Jabal al-Tayr" issued an official statement demanding an official apology from the show's creators. They also threatened to take legal action to halt the show's broadcast if the offensive scenes continued.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The importance of "Jabal al-Tair" in Egyptian history</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The statement explained that "Jabal al-Tayr" is one of the most important historical stations on the Holy Family's journey, and that it is a safe area that does not witness the events depicted in the series. They noted that these perceptions could lead to social problems, especially since Upper Egyptian families adhere to strict customs and traditions that respect their origins and history.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Summary of the story of the series "Fahd Al Batel"</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series "Fahd Al Batel" revolves around Fahd, a young man from Upper Egypt who is forced to flee his village after being wronged. Fahd settles in Cairo, where he faces ongoing battles and conflicts following the tragic accident that befell his sister, prompting him to seek revenge and reclaim his rights.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:554/554;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/1992acfa-be96-4cfd-a0d9-fb39ddb6c33f.jpeg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Details about the staff</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The series stars Ahmed El Awady, Mirna Nour El Din, Ahmed Abdel Aziz, Safaa El Toukhy, Essam El Sakka, Caroline Azmy, Lucy, Mahmoud El Bezawy, Hamza El Eili, Hajjaj Abdel Azim, Mohsen Mansour, Mohamed Mahran, Ahmed Maged, Aida Riad, and Ahmed Abdullah Mahmoud. It is written by Mahmoud Hamdan and directed by Mohamed Abdel Salam.</p>