Beni Suef Governor Congratulates Top Al‑Azhar Secondary Exam Winners

Governor Abdullah Abdel Aziz of Egypt's Beni Suef Governorate called student Hazem Mustafa Mohamed Yassin to congratulate him on achieving first place nationwide in the Al‑Azhar secondary exam for the 2025/2026 academic year, scoring 97.09% in the literary "Duwu al‑Basair" category. The governor also phoned Abdel Rahman Mohamed Abdel‑Sattar Hassan, who earned second place with 81.19% despite a disability affecting his hands, praising his perseverance and family support. Both students expressed gratitude for the governor's personal outreach, and Hazem said he intends to study at Al‑Azhar University's Faculty of Islamic Dawah. The calls highlighted the role of families, teachers, and state programs that support students with special needs, noting President Abdel Fattah al‑Sisi's commitment to empowering people with disabilities. The governor's messages followed congratulations from Sheikh Ahmed al‑Tayyib, the Grand Imam of Al‑Azhar, underscoring the achievement's national significance.