Abdel Hakim Abdel Nasser
Egyptian politician
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Abdel Hakim Abdel Nasser (Arabic: عبد الحكيم عبد الناصر; born c. 1955) is an Egyptian Civil engineer and a son of former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. He has been involved in efforts to preserve his father's legacy through archival work and public commentary.[1][2][3]
- Gamal Abdel Nasser (father)
- Tahia Kazem (mother)
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Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and his family at Manshiyat al-Bakri. From left to right: his daughter Mona, his wife Tahia, his daughter Hoda, his son Abdel Hakim, son Khalid, son Abdel Hamid, Nasser. | |
| Born | 8 January 1955 Giza Governorate, Egypt |
| Education | Cairo University (BSc in Civil Engineering) |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
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Early life
Abdel Nasser was born on 8 January 1955 in Giza Governorate, Egypt, as the fifth and youngest child of Gamal Abdel Nasser and Tahia Kazem. He is named after Abdelhakim Amer. The family lived in the army-owned Manshiyet al-Bakri villa.[4][5][6] He attended government schools and later graduated from Cairo University's Faculty of Engineering in July 1976, specializing in civil engineering. He completed national service in the Egyptian Armed Forces from September 1976 to November 1977.[7][8][9]
Career
Political Involvement
Abdel Hakim has engaged in political discourse primarily to promote Nasserist ideals. In 2012, he announced the merger of four Nasserist parties into a single entity. During the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, he expressed a willingness to lead Egypt if called upon by the people. He supported the 2013 ouster of President Mohamed Morsi and endorsed Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's presidential campaigns in 2014 and 2018.[12][13][14] He has been critical of the Muslim Brotherhood and participates in commemorative events at his father's mausoleum.[15][16][17][18]
Controversies
Abdel Hakim has denied claims that his father was poisoned by Anwar Sadat, though he has called for reinvestigations into the death. He has refuted allegations that his father gifted Egyptian antiquities or oppressed certain artists.[19][20][21] In 2024, he criticized the sale of his father's Rolex watch at auction by a nephew, stating such items belong in a museum.[22] In 2025, a rebroadcast of a historical recording from Nasser TV criticizing Algeria's stance in the 1967 war sparked outrage; Abdel Hakim defended the release as public heritage. He has also accused Saudi Arabia of undermining Egypt politically and economically since the 1950s.[23][24]
Personal life
Abdel Hakim is married to Naglaa kottri who is a descendant of Badrawi Ashour Pacha and has three children. he has shared anecdotes about his father's family life. He maintained connections with some figures from his father's era, such as Muammar Gaddafi and Hussein el-Shafei.[25][26]