On El Rafei claims that Kareem Mahmoud Abdel Aziz did not commit to financial obligations Attempts to ease the dispute between both sides failed

Egyptian press reports revealed new developments in the separation case between fashion designer On El Rafei and her ex-husband, actor Kareem Mahmoud Abdel Aziz, months after their divorce was announced in July 2025, which was described at the time as sudden and shocking.

According to sources, On El Rafei has taken legal action and filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband, claiming that he failed to meet financial obligations and support payments for their three children. This, she says, prompted her to take legal steps after attempts at an amicable settlement failed.

Failed attempts

Reports indicate that mediation and behind-the-scenes reconciliation efforts took place over the past weeks away from the media, but they did not succeed in resolving the dispute, according to sources close to On El Rafei.

On the other hand, no recent official statement has been issued by Kareem Mahmoud Abdel Aziz regarding these developments. However, he previously stated on Instagram that the divorce decision came after repeated attempts to maintain the marriage without success, emphasizing his full respect for his ex-wife and mother of his daughters, and denying any external interference in the reasons for the separation.

A shocking divorce

The news of the divorce shocked the artistic community and the public, especially since the relationship between the two lasted for many years, beginning with a marriage in 2011 after a love story that led to a long period of relative stability, resulting in three daughters: Kinda (2012), Khadija (2015), and Habiba (2020).

On El Rafei is the daughter of Egyptian businessman Magdy El Rafei. She is known in the fashion design field through her brand “On El Rafei Designs,” which gained popularity in Egypt and was worn by several celebrities.

Despite her consistent desire to stay away from the spotlight, her name has recently returned to prominence following the latest separation crisis and its legal developments.