Photo Credit:&nbsp;Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt Website&nbsp;
After President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi&nbsp;honored the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, with Egypt's highest state honor, the Order of the Nile, here's everything you need to know about the prestigious Order of the Nile honor:
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History:
The Order of the Nile is Egypt's highest state honor, and it was established in 1915 by Sultan Hussein Kamel of Egypt to recognize exceptional civil and military services to the country.
It is one of the President&rsquo;s competencies. It shall be granted to heads of states, crown princes, and vice presidents. It also may be given to Egyptians and foreigners who offer Egypt or humanity invaluable services.&nbsp;
Design:
The Order of the Nile is a pure gold collar consisting of three square gold units on which there are Pharaonic symbols.
The first unit:&nbsp;resembles the idea of protecting the state against evils.
The second unit:&nbsp;resembles prosperity and happiness brought by the Nile.
The third unit: refers to wealth and endurance.
Units are connected to one another by a circular gold flower decorated with turquoise and ruby. Hanging from the collar is a hexagonal pendant decorated with flowers of the Pharaonic style, and turquoise and ruby gems.
In the middle of the pendant, there is a protruding symbol representing the Nile that brings together the North (represented by the Papyrus) and the South (represented by the Lotus).
Notable Recipients:
Over the years, the Order of the Nile has been awarded to numerous notable figures, including heads of state, diplomats, scholars, artists, and military leaders, both Egyptian and foreign, here are some of the most notable recipients of The Order of The Nile:
<ul>
<li>King Hussein of Jordan&nbsp;</li>
<li>Marshal Josip Broz Tito, President of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sir Magdi Habib Yacoub, Professor of&nbsp;Cardiothoracic Surgery</li>
<li>Umm Kulthum, Egyptian Singer</li>
<li>President Jimmy Carter, President of the United States&nbsp;</li>
<li>Emperor Akihito of Japan&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa,&nbsp;King of Bahrain&nbsp;</li>
<li>Omar Sharaf, Egyptian diplomat&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adly Mansour, acting President of Egypt&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hassan Shehata, Egyptian footballer&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Egyptian Music composer</li>
<li>Ihsan Abdel Quddous, Egyptian writer&nbsp;</li>
<li>Salah Zulfikar, Egyptian actor and producer</li>
<li>Ahmed Moharram, Egyptian engineer and politician</li>
<li>Faten Hamama, Egyptian actress</li>
<li>Kamal Rifaat, Egyptian military officer and politician</li>
</ul>

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