From: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2366256/world https://www.arabnews.com/node/2366256/world (article linked to this submission) "He began his life as a porte

From: https://www.arabnews.com/node/2366256/world https://www.arabnews.com/node/2366256/world (article linked to this submission) "He began his life as a porter — carrying bags and selling soft drinks and, later, sewing machines — in Egypt’s bustling Alexandria ..." So I didn't "invent it", it's a direct quote from the article. Whether you judge the Guardian as a more reputable source of information than arabnews.com, that is your personal preference. (also note: news are not facts, they are interpretations of events written by laymen on a salary and a time constrain)