RIP Arab-Canadian & Community Leader Farid Metwaly

The Canadian Arab Institute (CAI) is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Egyptian-born Arab-Canadian Farid Metwaly on January 28, 2021, who died peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, after a courageous battle with Cancer.  

Farid was one of the most accomplished computer engineers in the Canadian Arab community, having earned a B.Sc. in Engineering and M.Sc. in Computer Science from Alexandria University. After moving to Canada he had a very successful career in technology and innovation, starting in 1981 as a Senior Development Manager at IBM’s Toronto Software Lab, and assuming increasingly executive positions up to and including Vice President, Engineering and Technology for Europe, Middle East, Africa (2003-2007). He later served as Vice President, Global Strategy and Innovation for AMD, the world-renowned semiconductor technology company. Farid chose to retire early to dedicate his life to his family, community and philanthropy.

While his career, success and achievements were epic and impressive to all, those who knew him personally were even more impressed by, and will always remember him for his humble, gentle, generous and kind character. 

CAI extends its deepest condolences to the Metwaly family in Canada and Egypt, The Nile Association of Ontario, the Canadian-Egyptian community and the entire Canadian-Arab community, as we grieve the loss of this noble gentleman. May his soul rest in eternal peace. 

We encourage community members to donate to the fund that has been set up to honour his legacy through the Hyatt Mosque, a place of worship he co-founded in London, Ontario, and which he was very passionate about.