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Who is President Sisi?

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has been Egypt's president since 2014, having previously served as defence minister. He came to power following the 2013 overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi. Sisi's leadership has focused on stability and large-scale infrastructure projects, like the new capital and the Octagon, which he personally inaugurated, reflecting his strong influence on national development.

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