Reactions varied, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the decision to appoint Mister AB as porte-pole at Houari Boumedienne Airport, questioning how someone with limited training in written communication could represent Algeria in front of an international audience, while that others believed that Obeidat’s communication skills could be the key to his appointment to the position.
News of the appointment of Mohamed Obeidat, known as “Mister AB”, as the spokesperson for Algiers’ Houari Boumediene international airport, has sparked a storm of criticism.
Controversy arose due to “Mister AB’s” musical background and the lack of academic credentials expected of those in such positions. Obaidat previously worked as a rapper and appeared on entertainment programs such as “Hidden Camera”, and he recently became a social content creator, which allowed him to gain popularity on social media platforms.
Reactions varied, with many expressing dissatisfaction with the decision, questioning how someone with limited training in written communication could represent Algeria in front of an international audience, while others believed that Algeria’s communication ability Obeidat could be the key to his appointment to this position.
“Mister AB” posted a video in which he responded to the criticism, saying he was not affected by the negative comments and emphasizing his right to progress professionally and personally without harming anyone. He said he had not yet signed the contract, allowing him to respond freely to criticism.
