Abd El Aziz Muhammad Hegazi facts for kids

Abd El Aziz Muhammad Hegazi (also known as Abdulaziz Hijazi) (Arabic: عبد العزيز محمد حجازي) was an important leader in Egypt. He was born on January 3, 1923, and passed away on December 22, 2014. For about a year, he served as the prime minister of Egypt. The prime minister is like the head of the government, helping to run the country.

A Life of Service in Egypt

Abd El Aziz Hegazi dedicated many years to working for his country. He held several important positions in the Egyptian government.

Managing Egypt's Money

From 1968 to 1972, Hegazi was the Minister of the Treasury. This meant he was in charge of the government's money and how it was spent. Later, from 1973 to 1974, he became the Minister of Finance and Foreign Trade. In this role, he managed Egypt's money matters and its business dealings with other countries.

Becoming Prime Minister

After his work with the country's finances, Abd El Aziz Hegazi took on an even bigger role. He became the prime minister of Egypt. He served in this top government position from September 25, 1974, until April 16, 1975. During his time as prime minister, he helped lead the country and make important decisions for its people.

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  Abdel Aziz Mohamed Hegazy, 1981