Egyptian President El-Sisi delivers Christmas message and oversees education and digital initiatives

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi delivered a Christmas address, urging national unity and optimism while extending greetings to the country's Coptic Christian community. He also called on scholars to challenge extremist ideas on digital platforms.

Separately, several government and educational initiatives were launched. The Alexandria Library opened a new 'Knowledge Embassy' branch at Suez University and announced El-Sisi will patronize its 2025 international award. Authorities in Suez issued strict directives to ensure discipline during middle school exams, and the Alexandria Water Company began implementing steps to digitize its operations.