Ahmed al Ahmed

Ahmed al Ahmed

bystander Australia

Ahmed al Ahmed is a 43-year-old fruit shop owner who gained national attention for his heroic actions during a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. On December 14, 2023, he was recorded on video tackling and disarming an armed gunman, an act that was credited with saving numerous lives during a chaotic and deadly attack. Following his courageous intervention, he was hailed as a hero by local leaders, including New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who described his bravery as pivotal in preventing further loss of life. Despite sustaining two gunshot wounds during the incident, al Ahmed's quick thinking and selflessness made a significant impact on the safety of those around him.

Born on Jan 01, 1980 (46 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
114,799
Power
5,705$
Sentiment
8.27
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 3 9.00 0.28% +10% 25,499,884 79,386 $1,380,000 4,296$
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,413 $2,700,000 1,408$
Totals 4 93,385,895 114,799 $4,080,000 5,704$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Ahmed Al Ahmed wrestled a gun away from one of the attackers, symbolising the best of Australian multiculturalism. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: Copycat posters of Bondi gunman pop up around Melbourne

Taiwan Taiwan: Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Syrian-Australian Muslim, disarmed one of the assailants before being wounded himself during the attack. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Australian PM to award Bondi attack heroes

United States United States: Ahmed al Ahmed, a Syria-born Australian Muslim store owner, was captured on video tackling and disarming one of the gunmen during the attack. 9

Fox News: Australian PM Albanese announces bravery award for Hanukkah attack heroes

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The widely acclaimed hero of the massacre, the Syrian-born immigrant Ahmed al-Ahmed, was shot after wrestling a firearm from one of the gunmen. 9

The Guardian: King Charles calls for reconciliation and unity in Christmas message | King Charles III

Denmark Denmark: Ahmed al-Ahmed is being celebrated for bravely taking a semi-automatic weapon from one of the terrorists at Bondi Beach in Australia. 9

Politiken: Et modigt menneske tog riflen fra terroristen. At begge var muslimer forklarer intet