Egyptian President Appoints New Intelligence Chief

Cairo: Egyptian President Abdul-Fattah Al-Sisi named Major General Hassan Rashad as the new head of the General Intelligence Service on Wednesday, in a significant reshuffle that also saw the former intelligence chief, Major General Abbas Kamel, taking on new advisory roles within the government. According to Kuwait News Agency, under this new decree, Major General Abbas Kamel has transitioned from his role as head of the General Intelligence Service to become the presidential advisor, personal envoy of the president of the republic, and general coordinator of the security services. This move marks a significant shift in the leadership within Egypt's intelligence community. Major-General Hassan Rashad has officially been sworn in as the new chief of the secret service. The appointment comes at a time when Egypt is navigating complex regional security challenges. The reshuffle is seen as part of President Al-Sisi's broader strategy to consolidate power and streamline the country's security apparatus.