Cairo (Lord Media): Egyptian woman Amal Ismail Abdo has made history by earning a PhD at the age of 83. Amal received her doctorate in sociology from the Faculty of Arts at Mansoura University, awarded on July 5 for her research thesis.<\/p>\n
Amal’s educational journey began at 38 when she passed her middle school exams, but it was interrupted due to a cancer diagnosis. After recovering, she resumed her studies, completing high school at 68.<\/p>\n
In 2023, she obtained her master’s degree and continued towards her PhD. On July 6, Dakahlia Governor Major General Tarek Marzouk praised her achievement.<\/p>\n
The governor presented Amal Abdo with the governorate’s shield, stating her success reflects determination and perseverance. Amal called the honor a great source of encouragement, saying her example is a message of hope for the younger generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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