<p><strong>By:</strong> Yomna Walid</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Photo Credit:</strong></span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AhmedSaiedAmin">Ahmed Amin أحمد أمين's official Facebook page</a></p>
<p>In a remarkable revelation, Al-Noss&nbsp;sheds light on a long-lost document detailing the salaries of workers in the household of a prominent Pasha. This rare historical insight exposes the stark divide between Egypt&rsquo;s upper class and the working class, revealing how wealth was distributed and how servants and laborers were compensated. But beyond these financial records lies a deeper mystery&mdash;the existence of the so-called Pickpockets&rsquo; Syndicate. Who were they? Did they truly operate as an organized guild? And could they still exist today?</p>
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<p><strong>Ayman Osman and the Untold Story of the Pickpockets&rsquo; Syndicate</strong></p>
<p>Author Ayman Osman, the mind behind Memoirs of a Pickpocket&nbsp;(Mozakerat Nashal)&mdash;the novel that inspired the series&mdash;recently shared exclusive insights on Nile FM. His book, now adapted into the Ramadan drama Al-Noss, unearths a hidden chapter of Egypt&rsquo;s criminal underworld.</p>
<p><strong>Osman explained:</strong></p>
<p>&ldquo;The Pickpockets&rsquo; Syndicate was not a formal union, as people might assume. It was more of a tightly knit guild, where seasoned pickpockets acted as mentors, issuing orders and resolving disputes. If a pickpocket was caught operating outside his designated territory, the matter would be taken to the leader for mediation.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Historical records support this claim. A 1948 article in Al-Dunya&nbsp;magazine reported that a recognized leader of pickpockets did, in fact, exist. Among them, Ismail Al-Noss was a towering figure. Until recently, this syndicate operated under the name Al-Hangariya, a group primarily composed of women known as &ldquo;gypsies.&rdquo; Their dowries, intriguingly, were not determined by beauty but by their skill in pickpocketing.</p>
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<p><strong>A Series That Challenges Everything You Thought You Knew</strong></p>
<p>What sets Al-Noss&nbsp;apart is its groundbreaking storytelling. Osman describes it as the first Egyptian drama to blend fiction with documentary elements. In a bold creative choice, the final 30 seconds of each episode reveal historical facts, inviting viewers to trace the origins of the story and immerse themselves deeper in the narrative.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Drama plays a crucial role in sparking curiosity,&rdquo;&nbsp;Osman said. &ldquo;I am thoroughly enjoying how the series brings this hidden history to life.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Osman also recounted a lesser-known event: in 1927, Ismail Al-Noss personally approached a journalist, insisting that his story be documented. By 1930, a memorandum detailing his life was published. Now, nearly a century later, his name and legacy remain part of Egypt&rsquo;s folklore.</p>
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<p><strong>Three Years of Research to Uncover a Forgotten World</strong></p>
<p>The journey of writing Memoirs of a Pickpocket&nbsp;was no easy task. Osman spent three years meticulously researching and compiling historical details to bring this forgotten world to light. &ldquo;The research alone was exhausting,&rdquo;&nbsp;he admitted. But the result is a gripping tale that continues to captivate audiences.</p>
<p>The series Al-Noss&nbsp;is based on&nbsp;true events, adapted from Osman&rsquo;s book by writers Sherif Abdel Fattah, Abdel Rahman Gawish, and Wagih Sabry. Through their work, a nearly forgotten piece of Egypt&rsquo;s underworld history is being brought back to life on screen. Starring a talented ensemble cast&mdash;including&nbsp;Ahmed Amin,&nbsp;Sedki Sakhr, Hamza Al-Aili, Asmaa Abu Al-Yazid, Donia Sami, Abdel Rahman Mohamed, and Samia Trabelsi&mdash;Al-Noss&nbsp;is a thrilling drama infused with moments of comedy</p>

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