Education
Bachelor of the Navy studies
The captain of the high seas, August"s course
Specific leadership course
Master of Arts of military sciences and the navy studies, Egyptian Joint command college
War staff course (Naval Specialization)
Crisis Management / Negotiation course
Advanced War Course - Nasser Military Academy
Advanced Distinguished leaders Course - Nasser Military Academy.
Master of Arts of the global transport, The Arab academy for sciences and technology and the maritime transport.
Career
On 14 August 2012 President Mohamed Morsi appointed him as the Commander of the Egyptian Navy after dismissing Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish Commander of Group in the Second Brigade Missile Frigates 1989-1993 Commander of Second Brigade of Boats 1993-1997 Chief of Operations of Red Sea Fleet 1997-2000 Commander of Matrouh Naval Base 2000-2004 Commander of Red Sea Fleet 2004-2008 Commander-in-Chief of Alexandria Naval Base and Mediterranean Fleet 2008-2011 Chief of Naval Operations 2011-2012 Chief of staff of the Egyptian Navy since 2012.