About the governorate

Former Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. He has published several books that gained international fame. He has received numerous global awards and was chosen as one of the eight top discoverers in the world by the Geographic Society. He also received the Golden Shield from the American Academy of Achievements. He has worked at archaeological sites in the Nile Delta, Western Desert, and the Nile Valley.

Sheikh Mohamed Mamoun El-Shennawy rose through the ranks to become the President of the Supreme Sharia Court, the Head of the Fatwa Committee at Al-Azhar Mosque, and ultimately the Sheikh of Al-Azhar. He obtained his "Al-Elmiyya" degree in 1906. After graduation, he was appointed as a teacher at the newly established Alexandria Religious Institute in 1903. Later, he was selected as the Imam of the Royal Court, a position he held for five years, during which he earned great respect and admiration. In 1930, Sheikh El-Shennawy was appointed as the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia, becoming the first person in Al-Azhar's history to hold this distinguished position. Under his leadership, he successfully organized and advanced the academic structure of the faculty. In 1934, he was honored with membership in the "Council of Senior Scholars," the most prestigious scholarly body in the Islamic world. In 1944, he was appointed as the Deputy of Al-Azhar Mosque and Head of its Fatwa Committee. On January 18, 1948, he ascended to the position of Sheikh of Al-Azhar. Throughout his tenure, he worked relentlessly to strengthen the ties between Al-Azhar and the wider Islamic world, sending numerous scholarly delegations to spread the correct doctrines and the principles of Islam. The Sheikh continued his dedicated work with unwavering perseverance and patience until his passing on September 4, 1950.

As a result, he was sentenced to hard labor but was released in 1924. He emerged as one of the key figures in the Saadist organization following its establishment in 1938. In August 1939, he was appointed as the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs in Ali Maher’s government, and later, in 1940, he took on the role of Minister of Commerce and Industry. In February 1947, he was entrusted with the position of Head of the Royal Court. He served as Prime Minister from December 28, 1948, to July 25, 1949

He was promoted to the rank of Professor in 1956. He served as a Professor of Arabic Language and Literature at the Faculty of Arts, Cairo University. Additionally, he was a member of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, a member of National Councils, and held the position of President of the Arabic Language Academy

Followed by a Ph.D. in Science in 1924. He was appointed as a Professor of Mathematics at Cairo University, later rising to the position of Dean of the Faculty of Science. His renown spread as an astrophysicist, with widespread recognition for his research in the fields of relativity and atomic theory. Additionally, he was a literary figure and thinker known for reading poetry and writing essays. He passed away on January 16, 1950

He graduated from the Department of Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts, Cairo University. After earning his Ph.D., he went on to serve as Head of the Department of Philosophy at the same faculty. He also served as Editor-in-Chief of Modern Thought Magazine and authored numerous articles in both philosophy and literature. In recognition of his intellectual contributions, he was awarded the State Merit Prize in Literature in 1975, as well as the First-Class Order of Arts, Literature, and Merit. He passed away in 1993.

Throughout his illustrious career, he composed music for many of the most prominent singers in the Arab world, including Umm Kulthum, Nagat, Asmahan, Saleh Abdel Hai, Souad Mohamed, and Faiza Ahmed. In recognition of his artistic legacy, he was awarded the First-Class Order of Merit in 1964. He later received an honorary doctorate from the Academy of Arts, the Artistic Leadership Award in 1977, and the State Appreciation Award in 1980. He was also honored with the UNESCO International Music Prize in recognition of his creative contributions to music. He passed away on September 9, 1981.

He authored more than 200 artistic works for radio, the most famous of which is One Thousand and One Nights, of which he wrote over 800 episodes that aired over 26 years. Among his notable works are The Nile's Celebrations, composed by Mahmoud El-Sharif, and the operetta Rabea Al-Adawiyya, famously performed by Umm Kulthum. He also contributed to several popular radio series such as The Happy Family, The Countryside Corner, and A Thousand Days and a Day. Additionally, he was the writer behind the famous Ramadan television riddles (Fawazeer). As a poet, he published several collections, including The Image of Youth, The Flowing Lyre, The Thorns, The Night Monk, The Nights, and Tears That Never Dry.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in 1939 and was appointed as a teaching assistant at the university. She received her Master's degree in 1941—just two years after graduating—with a thesis on "The Human Life of Abu al-Ala' al-Ma'arri." She later earned her Ph.D. in 1944 with a dissertation titled A Critical Study of the Epistle of Forgiveness. Among her most prominent works are The Rhetorical Interpretation of the Holy Qur'an and Biographies of the Women of the Prophet’s Household. Throughout her career, she received numerous honors and awards, including the Order of Intellectual Merit from the King of Morocco in 1967, the First-Class Order of Merit in 1972, and the State Appreciation Award in Literature in 1978. In recognition of her contributions, a girls' preparatory school in Damietta was named Bint al-Shati', as well as a hall at the Omdurman Secondary School for Girls in Sudan. She passed away in 1998.

He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford in England. He led a distinguished political career, holding the highest positions and earning the respect and admiration of the Egyptian government and the people, in recognition of his remarkable contributions that significantly impacted political and diplomatic efforts.

He enriched Islamic thought and the Arabic library with sixty-eight religious works. In recognition of his intellectual and Islamic contributions, the state awarded him the Order of the Republic.

Prof. Abdel Rahman Badawi holds a prominent place in the history of contemporary Arab philosophical thought, and he is considered a prominent figure in our intellectual life. He is a professor in every sense of the word, embodying the title "Professor of Philosophers." He translated a number of Islamic and philosophical studies and was prolific in philosophical thought throughout various stages of his career. Among his recent works are his books Defending the Qur'an and Defending the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in which he responded to the allegations of Orientalists against Islam. He passed away in 2002

He was one of the top graduates in his class, alongside Anwar Abou-Sahla and Essam El-Din Hassouna, former Ministers of Justice. He worked in the National Assembly, where he developed a strong relationship with the Speaker, Anwar Sadat. Mohamed Abdel Salam El-Zayat was appointed as the first secretary of the central committee of the Arab Socialist Union. Later, he was appointed first deputy prime minister during the corrective revolution carried out by the late President Anwar Sadat on May 15, 1971. However, Sadat later turned against him, removing him from the government. He was heavily criticized during his candidacy for the People's Assembly in the 1979 elections due to his role as the head of the Egyptian-Soviet Friendship Association, which led to accusations of Marxism being attached to him.

He is one of Egypt’s most prominent sports figures. He recorded the fastest time for crossing the English Channel in 1952. In 1957, he participated in the World Championship in Italy (Capri–Naples) and achieved first place. He established a swimming school in Ras El-Bar, opening its doors to the younger generation to lay a strong foundation for future Arab champions in swimming—particularly in long-distance events.

He was appointed Commander of the Air Academy from 1954 to 1961. In 1962, he was named Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces, during which he was promoted to the rank of Air Marshal. He served as Governor of Aswan in 1964 and was later appointed Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces on June 11, 1967. He was awarded the Medal of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) by President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak.

He served as Governor of Damietta from April 1960 to November 1961 and subsequently held the position of Governor of Alexandria from November 12, 1961, to October 27, 1968. In 1968, he was appointed Minister of Local Administration, and in 1970, he was selected as Minister of Supply and Internal Trade. He also served as Governor of Cairo from September 1972 until April 1974.

She was awarded the State Appreciation Prize for Literature in 1996. A prominent figure in both national and Arab cultural spheres, she was also one of the pioneers of the women's movement in Egypt. Her legacy is marked by distinguished leadership across all fields she pursued, as well as a rich body of literary works.

Throughout his career, he received numerous awards and honors, including the Order of Sciences and Arts in 1967 and the State Appreciation Award from the Supreme Council of Culture. His artistic journey, which spanned nearly 40 years, was marked by a wide array of outstanding works in both acting and directing. Among his most notable productions are “Sikkat Al-Salama”, “Al-Mal wal Banoun”, “Atwa Abu Matwah”, “Al-Usta Hassan”, and “Shabab Imra’a”—all of which remain milestones in the history of Egyptian theatre and cinema. The late artist has many artistic works, studies, research, and translations, the most notable of which are "The Director in Contemporary Theatre," "The Servant of Sayed Darwish," "The Summer Trilogy," "A Crime on Goat Island," "Deviation in the Court of Justice," "Aguini," "Beatrice," and "Carlo Goldoni," which is a series of world plays. He also contributed numerous studies to specialized artistic and cultural periodicals in Egypt and the Arab world, such as The Theatre Magazine, Creative Artistic Chapters, and Prominent Figures of Iraq.

Born on September 19, 1925, in Damietta, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Cairo University in 1947, followed by graduation from the Journalism Institute in 1949. He worked as a secretary for the editorial staff of "Al-Zaman Al-Masa'iya" newspaper in 1947 and as a political reporter for "Akhbar Al-Youm" newspaper. He later served as the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of "Akhbar Al-Youm" from 1952 until 1956, and then became the Editor-in-Chief of "Al-Ahram" newspaper, eventually being appointed as its Chairman in 1975. He was a member of the Press Organization Committee, which aimed to establish the press as the fourth estate, and also served as the deputy head of the proposal committee stemming from the constitution. He was a member of the General National Conference of the Arab Socialist Union and the Professional Syndicates Committee. In 1971, he became the head of the Journalists' Syndicate. Renowned for his high ethical standards in journalism, he earned the title "The Journalist Ambassador" and was recognized for his political acumen. He won the annual "Adgar Gelad" award for the best reportage by a journalist under 30 years old and was awarded the Order of the Republic, First Class, on the evening of his death.

Prof. El-Mahgoub received several prestigious awards and honors, including the Order of Sciences and Arts, First Class, in 1963 from President Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Order of the Republic, First Class, in 1975 from President Anwar Sadat, and the State Appreciation Award in Social Sciences from the Supreme Council of Culture in 1980. He served as the Speaker of the Egyptian People's Assembly from January 1984 until October 1990. His notable works include "Fiscal Policy and Determination of Interest Rates to Achieve Full Employment Balance," "Political Economy," "Effective Demand with a Special Study on Developing Countries," "Redistribution of National Income through Fiscal Policy," "The Socialist System in the United Arab Republic," "Islamic Economic Studies," and many articles published in the Journal of Law and Economics.

He was appointed Minister of Social Affairs in 1968 and later became a member of the Supreme Executive Committee. He participated in all the meetings held by President Gamal Abdel Nasser between 1969 and 1971.

He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1951 and joined the military fighter squadrons in 1952. He attended the Air Strike Instructor course in England in 1956. He became Squadron Leader in 1957 and trained on the MiG aircraft in 1963. He trained on all types of aircraft and became the Air Brigade Commander in 1964. He then led an Air Division and Al-Fayid Air Base in 1965, followed by the leadership of the Inshas Air Base in 1967. In 1968, he became the Deputy Head of the Air Operations Authority and the Head of the Air Operations Authority in 1969, continuing until the end of the October War in 1973. He received several prestigious awards, including the Military Star Medal, the Courage Medal, the Duty Medal, the Republic Medal, and the Excellent Long Service Medal.

He was appointed Governor of Damietta from September 1976 to May 1977 and served as Minister of Housing for 16 years, from September 1977 to October 1993. He is a member of the specialized national councils, a member of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, and the head of the New Communities Research Division. He has made significant contributions and unforgettable efforts, including the establishment of several new cities with advanced industrial and urban communities, such as New Damietta. He also founded the Port of Damietta, which was officially opened on July 26, 1986.

He held the position until July 1, 1992. He succeeded in representing his country with great distinction, establishing communication channels with leaders and members of Congress, and effectively engaging with media outlets in the United States. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mubarak Public Library.

He obtained a PhD in Surgery, specializing in Orthopedic Surgery, in 1962, and a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in London in 1966.

He served as the editor-in-chief of Al-Wafd newspaper and is the author of the daily column "Egyptian Concerns" (Hammoums Masriya).

He became widely known by the nickname "The Engineer" for his brilliant performance and skill on the field, especially against foreign clubs. He is considered one of the few players who participated in the qualifiers of three Olympic Games.

One of the pioneers of Egyptian journalism, born in Damietta between 1913 and 1939. He also served as a professor at the Faculty of Mass Communication, Cairo University, where many of his students went on to become chief editors. He authored numerous books, the most notable of which is Eve Behind the Walls. He passed away in 1988.

He obtained a Master’s degree in Military Science from both the Nasser Higher Military Academy and the United States of America. He held several positions in the Armed Forces, including Chief of Staff of the Special Forces Units and Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense. He was awarded the Order of the Republic (Second Class) and the Legion of Merit from the United States of America.

He was a member of the Egyptian national football team from 1965 to 1967, and of the military national team from 1970 to 1973. He served as the Chairman of the Egyptian Football Association. Among his achievements are winning the Africa Cup of Nations four times, including a record of three consecutive victories in 1998, 2006, 2008, and 2010, and reaching 10th place in the FIFA World Ranking with the Egyptian national team.

He has authored many poetry collections and hosted dozens of radio and television programs. Among his most famous programs are the radio show Our Beautiful Language and the television program Cultural Evening.