Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny has decided to name Aswan International Airport’s VIP lounge after Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Imperial College London’s National Heart and Lung Institute and founder of the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation in Aswan.
The honor recognizes his long scientific career and outstanding contributions to cardiac surgery and transplantation, particularly his recent achievement in developing heart valves, as well as his care for Egyptian and international patients. Photographs of the renowned surgeon will also be displayed throughout the airport’s departure and arrival halls.
The tribute reflects the civil aviation sector’s pride in Egyptian scientists whose contributions have benefited the world and its recognition of their importance as role models for future generations.
It forms part of Egypt’s commitment to honoring scientists and innovators whose achievements have served humanity and raised the country’s international standing.
