Dr. Nevine Abdel Moneim Mossad, one of Egypt’s foremost scholars in political science and public affairs, has been awarded the State Appreciation Award in Social Sciences for 2025. The announcement was made by the Supreme Council of Culture following its annual assembly, attended by prominent intellectuals, academics, and members of Egypt’s artistic and scientific communities.
The award—among the highest national honors conferred for cultural and academic excellence—recognizes Dr. Mossad’s decades-long contribution to political thought, public policy, and the advancement of human rights and democratic values in the Arab world. Her work has significantly influenced both scholarly discourse and national policymaking on issues of governance, civil liberties, and regional affairs.
A professor of political science at Cairo University’s Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Dr. Mossad has built a distinguished academic career with a specialization in comparative politics, particularly within Arab political systems. She holds both her master’s and doctoral degrees from the same institution and is widely respected for her rigorous, policy-relevant scholarship.
Beyond academia, Dr. Mossad has played a prominent role in national and regional institutions. She currently serves as a member of the National Council for Human Rights, and is the Rapporteur of the Committee on Public Freedoms and Human Rights within Egypt’s National Dialogue. She is also part of the Advisory Board of the National Human Rights Strategy and holds key positions with regional think tanks and cultural forums.
Among her many publications are influential books and edited volumes such as “Arab Political Systems: Continuity and Change”, “Decision-Making in Iran and Arab-Iranian Relations”, and “Foreign Policies of Islamic Movements.” Her scholarship has consistently bridged academic rigor with national relevance, making her a leading voice in the understanding of state dynamics, identity politics, and reform in the Arab region.
This national recognition crowns a year in which Dr. Mossad has continued to serve as a public intellectual and advocate for inclusive policymaking. It follows a series of previous honors, including her recognition in 2023 by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during Egypt’s national celebration of women’s achievements.
As one of the nation’s Top 50 Women, her inclusion is neither symbolic nor ceremonial—it is anchored in decades of consistent leadership across academia, policy advisory roles, and national dialogue. Her place among Egypt’s most influential women underscores a legacy that transcends awards—rooted in ideas, service, and impact.
