Sculptor of Minya: President Sisi admires statue designed for WYF

CAIRO – 8 November 2017: President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi expressed his admiration of a statue designed for the World Youth Forum (WYF) during his tour in the handicrafts exhibition organized on the sidelines of the WYF in Sharm El-Sheikh on Tuesday.


Sculptor Mai Abdallah- by Egypt Today

President Sisi told sculptor Mai Abdallah, known as the Sculptor of Minya, that he wants the statue to be transferred to the Ittihadia Palace in Heliopolis.


Sculptor Mai Abdallah- by Egypt Today

Egypt’s first international youth event is set to run until November 10, bringing together 3,000 youth represented by 60 delegations from around the world.

The seven-day gathering witnesses the participation of official youth representatives over 18 years old, leaders of various youth networks, heads of state, media figures and around 250 young Egyptian expats. It is held under the theme "We Need to Talk."


Sculptor Mai Abdallah- by Egypt Today

The WYF sends a message of peace, prosperity, harmony and love to the entire world. It is considered a strong opportunity for youth globally to communicate with each other.


Sculptor Mai Abdallah- by Egypt Today

The idea of holding an international youth conference in Egypt was made during the third National Youth Conference in Ismailia, and it was approved by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi. In July, the president announced organizing the WYF in Sharm El-Sheikh during the fourth National Youth Conference in Alexandria.