President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued a presidential decree appointing Captain Walaa Hafez, known as the strongest woman underwater and the Disability Challenge Secretary in Ismailia Governorate, as a member of the Senate. She is among a select group of appointees including prominent public figures and national achievers.

Captain Walaa Hafez is a model of willpower and determination, having entered the Guinness World Records after achieving a world record in diving despite being paralyzed from the waist down due to a tragic accident. She has become a symbol of hope, persistence, and an inspiration for Egyptian youth and people with determination.

This decision reflects the political leadership’s commitment to empowering people with special abilities and integrating them into decision-making positions, appreciating their exemplary contributions that demonstrate the strength of Egyptian will.