Hosni Mubarak

Muhammad Hosni Said Mubarak (Arabic : محمد حسنى سيد مبارك ) (born May 4, 1928) commonly known as Hosni Mubarak (Arabic: ???? ????? ) has been the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt for twenty-four years, since 14 October 1981.

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Mr. Mubarak was appointed the Vice-President of the Republic after moving up the ranks of the Egyptian Air Force. He ascended to the Presidency, succeeding President Anwar Sadat, following the latter's assassination on 6 October 1981.

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As President of Egypt, he is considered to be one of the most powerful leaders in the region. Under the 1971 Constitution of Egypt, President Mubarak has immense control over the country. He is known for his neutral stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and is frequently involved in negotiations between the two sides.

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