Musicians’ Syndicate Responds to Hany Shaker’s Statements Regarding Financial and Administrative Violations
Official Statement and Emphasis on Transparency
The Musicians’ Syndicate issued an official statement responding to remarks published by artist Hany Abdel Baqi on social media, stressing that all its decisions and procedures are carried out in accordance with the principles of transparency and equal opportunity among members, and in line with the internal regulations governing the syndicate’s work.
Reasons Behind the Disciplinary Board Decision
The syndicate explained that the disciplinary actions taken against the artist were the result of administrative and financial violations that led to the issuance of Disciplinary Board Decision No. 1 of 2026. The decision highlighted breaches related to the financial ceiling allocated for members’ medical services.
Details of Financial and Administrative Violations
Exceeding Medical Service Limits
The syndicate stated that investigations revealed the artist used his authority to approve medical services that exceeded the maximum limit allowed under the internal regulations, whether for himself, his wife, or certain employees not covered by health insurance, with amounts far exceeding the standard allocations for members.
Failure to Follow Organizational Procedures
The statement confirmed that some approvals were issued directly without being presented to the Board of Directors or following the approved mechanisms within the Services Committee, which the syndicate considered a violation of the principle of equality among members.
Unauthorized Exemptions
The statement also revealed cases of exemption from the co-payment percentage required under the medical care project, where the artist’s wife was exempted from the 50% contribution required under the family insurance system. Additionally, some members and employees were exempted from their required shares without referring to the Board of Directors.
Violations Related to Renewal Penalties
The statement further addressed violations concerning the exemption of late renewal penalties for membership fees, where individual decisions were made to exempt certain members from paying accumulated fines without presenting them to the Board of Directors, resulting in financial losses for the syndicate.
Final Position of the Syndicate
The syndicate concluded its statement by affirming that it had previously sought to be patient and allow time to correct these issues, but the continuation of such violations necessitated clarifying the facts to the public. It emphasized its full commitment to implementing the decisions of the Disciplinary Board and investigation committees in accordance with the law governing artistic syndicates, ensuring procedural integrity and protecting the rights of the General Assembly.
