Born: October 14, 1917, Shubra, Cairo, Egypt
Died: December 26, 1974 (age 57 years), London, United Kingdom
Previous offices: Minister of Defense of Egypt (1972–1974) and Director of the General Intelligence Directorate of Egypt (1971–1972)
Education: Egyptian Military Academy
Nationality: Egyptian
Battles/wars: Second World War > North African campaign; Western Desert campaign;
Years of service: 1938–1974