Egypt's president attends police academy graduation ceremony

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi attended the graduation ceremony of a new police academy class in New Cairo.

Sisi arrived at the Police Academy in New Cairo for the 2026 class graduation, joined by the prime minister, Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfik, and senior officials.
The ceremony included military and tactical demonstrations by graduates, covering weapons handling, self-defense, cell raids, and tactical shooting.
Graduates took the oath of loyalty before the president, followed by the command handover to the next class and honors for top graduates.
Police Academy commander Major General Nidal Youssef announced 2,701 graduates were conferred, including 52 international students from 19 African countries.
Sisi received a commemorative gift with a copper base topped by five stars representing the academy's entities.
Cadets formed the words 'Class of 2026' with their bodies suspended on ropes during the ceremony.
Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfik outlined ministry efforts to modernize the Police Academy, updating facilities, curricula and training for contemporary security challenges.
Sisi said there is an attempt to distort the role of the Egyptian Armed Forces and the police, asserting that any targeting of these institutions targets the state itself.
Interior Minister Mahmoud Tawfik announced a new artificial intelligence and cybersecurity specialization at the Police Academy.
Academy Director Nidal Youssef reported 867 four-year students passed at 99 percent and 1,566 law and physical education graduates at 100 percent.
Sisi said attempts to discredit the armed forces and police have continued since 2013.
Sisi urged Egyptian families to educate their children about past attempts at ruin, saying campaigns to distort state institutions are built on lies.