Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Egyptian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Egyptian
Date of Birth	19/11/1954
Age	71 years
Birthplace	El-Gamaleya, Cairo Governorate, Republic of Egypt

Latest News about Abdel Fattah el-Sisi

17/03/2026

President El-Sisi met with Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates to discuss diplomatic and international cooperation initiatives.

02/03/2026

President El-Sisi received Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, for official discussions. The meeting focused on international cooperation and economic matters between Egypt and the World Bank.

January 2026

President El-Sisi delivered a special address at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, highlighting Egypt's strategic economic and geopolitical role as a bridge between Europe, Asia, and Africa, and reiterating his commitment to international cooperation including efforts in Gaza.

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Bio/Wiki

Full name	Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi
Title	6th President of Egypt

Physical Stats & More

Height	183 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualification	Graduation from Military Academy Master’s degree in military science at Egyptian Command and Staff College Master’s degree in military science at Joint Command and Staff College, United Kingdom Graduation from Egyptian Military Academy in 1977 General Command and Staff Course, Egyptian Command and Staff College, 1987 General Command and Staff Course, Joint Command and Staff College, United Kingdom, 1992 Fellowship of the Higher War College, Nasser's Military Sciences Academy, Egypt, 2003 Fellowship of US Army War College, United States, 2006 Master's degree in Military Science from Egyptian Command and Staff College Master's degree in Military Science from Joint Command and Staff College, United Kingdom

Qualification

Graduation from Military Academy
Master’s degree in military science at Egyptian Command and Staff College
Master’s degree in military science at Joint Command and Staff College, United Kingdom
Graduation from Egyptian Military Academy in 1977
General Command and Staff Course, Egyptian Command and Staff College, 1987
General Command and Staff Course, Joint Command and Staff College, United Kingdom, 1992
Fellowship of the Higher War College, Nasser's Military Sciences Academy, Egypt, 2003
Fellowship of US Army War College, United States, 2006
Master's degree in Military Science from Egyptian Command and Staff College
Master's degree in Military Science from Joint Command and Staff College, United Kingdom

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1977

Family

Spouse

Entissar Ahmed Amer (First Lady of Egypt)

Children

Mahmoud (deputy head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate)
Mostafa
Hassan
Aya

Parents

Father	Said Hussein Khalili al-Sisi
Mother	Soad Mohamed

Siblings

He has seven siblings, one of whom is a senior judge and another a civil servant. He has six other siblings from his stepmother.

Career

Position(s) held	Deputy Prime Minister of Egypt (16 July 2013 - 26 March 2014) Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense (12 August 2012 - 26 March 2014) President of Egypt (8 June 2014 - present) Commander, 509th Mechanized Infantry Battalion Chief of Staff, 134th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Commander, 16th Mechanized Infantry Brigade Chief of Staff, 2nd Mechanized Infantry Division Chief of Staff, Northern Military Zone Director, Military Intelligence and Reconnaissance Department President of Egypt (08/06/2014 - present) Deputy Prime Minister of Egypt (16/07/2013 - 26/03/2014)
Military Ranks	Promoted to Field Marshal in January 2014 Field Marshal (promoted January 2014)
Medals and Decorations	25th April Decoration (Liberation of Sinai) Distinguished Service Decoration Military Duty Decoration
Electoral History	Elected President in May 2014 Re-elected to second term in March 2018 Re-elected to third term in 2023

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, an Egyptian politician, served as the President of Egypt.
2. He was raised in a house near al-Azhar Mosque in Gamaleya, a diverse neighborhood.
3. His father ran an antique shop in Khan el-Khalili bazaar, catering to tourists.
4. El-Sisi met his future wife, Entissar Amer, during high school.
5. He began his military career in 1977, focusing on anti-tank and mortar warfare.
6. El-Sisi held various roles in the Egyptian Armed Forces, including director of military intelligence in 2010.
7. He assumed office as the 6th President of Egypt in 2014.
8. Throughout his career, he has been honored with multiple awards.
9. Nicknamed the Quiet General, he is known for his composed demeanor.
10. El-Sisi humorously refers to himself as a sought-after "doctor" for top philosophers and world leaders.
11. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is the 6th President of Egypt.

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Politician Egyptian El-Gamaleya, Cairo Governorate, Republic of Egypt