Dr. Mounir El-Hawary, head of the Central Administration of Al-Azhar's Ismailia region, will participate in the Al-Azhar Employee Social Fund elections for employees of Al-Azhar, excluding university staff, on September 26, 2026. The elections will take place during the ordinary general assembly meeting at 10:00 AM at the complex of institutes in Madinat Nasr. El-Hawary is among several candidates vying for a seat on the fund's board of directors.
The Al-Azhar Employee Social Fund's board of directors announced the election schedule, which includes reviewing the previous general assembly meeting minutes, discussing the board's activity report, and examining the investment performance report. Members will also verify the accounts report, approve the fund's financial statements, and determine participation allowances for board members. The election will also involve selecting a new auditor and fixing their remuneration for 2026.
The general assembly meeting's agenda comprises several key items, including electing six new board members due to vacancies in various sections. These sections are: Section 1 (Aswan, Luxor, Qena, Sohag, and New Valley); Section 2 (Asiut, Minya, Beni Suef, Fayoum, and Red Sea); Section 3 ( Supreme Council, Institutes Sector, Research Complex, City of Missions, Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia, and Menoufia); Section 4 (Alexandria, Mersa Matruh, Kafr El Sheikh, Beheira, and Damietta); Section 5 (Gharbiya and Dakahlia); and Section 6 (Sharqia, Port Said, Ismailia, Suez, North Sinai, and South Sinai).
According to the regulations, the general assembly meeting is considered valid only if an absolute majority of its members attend. If the required number of attendees is not met, the meeting will be adjourned to a new session within a minimum of one hour and a maximum of 15 days. In this case, the meeting will be valid if at least 500 members or 10% of the total number of members attend, whichever is lower.
The nomination period for the board of directors opened on August 22, 2026, and closed on August 26, 2026. The appeals period began on August 31, 2026, and ended on September 2, 2026. To be eligible, candidates must submit their applications, along with the required documents, including a notarized power of attorney, a copy of their national ID, a recent photo, and a certified job description.
Dr. Mounir El-Hawary, as a candidate, will compete with other nominees for a position on the Al-Azhar Employee Social Fund's board of directors. The fund aims to provide social and financial support to Al-Azhar employees. The election outcome will determine the new board members who will oversee the fund's operations and make key decisions.
The Al-Azhar Employee Social Fund elections are a significant event for Al-Azhar employees, as they will shape the fund's leadership and direction. The newly elected board members will be responsible for managing the fund's resources, making strategic decisions, and ensuring the fund's sustainability.
Key points
- Dr. Mounir El-Hawary to contest Al-Azhar Employee Social Fund elections on September 26, 2026.
- Elections to fill six vacant seats on the fund's board of directors.
- Meeting quorum requires an absolute majority of members or at least 500 attendees.
