Dubai: Egyptian police arrested a woman after her 65-year-old husband died following an alleged attack with a frying pan during an argument over preparing food at their home in Alexandria, local media reported.The incident occurred in the Al Mostamara area of Ameriya, after a verbal dispute between the couple escalated and the woman allegedly struck her husband on the head with the cooking pan, according to preliminary investigations. He collapsed and later died from his injuries.Police and an ambulance were dispatched to the home after residents reported the death and raised suspicions over the circumstances.Officers arrested the wife and seized the frying pan allegedly used in the attack. The man’s body was transferred to a morgue for examination.Alexandria prosecutors have opened an investigation and ordered a forensic examination to establish the precise cause of death and determine whether it was directly linked to the alleged assault.With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from Dubai, with a strong focus on the UAE, GCC and broader Arab affairs.
As Chief News Editor, she brings extensive expertise in delivering breaking and engaging news to readers. Beginning her tenure as a translator, she advanced through roles as Senior Translator and Chief Translator before transitioning to editorial positions, culminating in her current leadership role. Her responsibilities encompass monitoring breaking news across the UAE and the broader Arab region, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination to the public.
