What is the Nile Necklace awarded to Donald Trump?

The Nile Necklace is the highest honor in the Egyptian Republic, awarded by President Abdel Fattah Sisi to U.S. President Donald Trump in recognition of his support for peace efforts and conflict resolution in the region, particularly his role in stopping the war in Gaza.

What is the historical significance of the Nile Necklace?

The Nile Necklace dates back to 1915 during the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel, and it represents Egypt's highest national honor, symbolizing official recognition for significant contributions to Egypt or humanity.

What are the design features of the Nile Necklace?

The Nile Necklace is made of gold or gilded silver, featuring three square-shaped units adorned with Pharaonic designs and connected by chains, symbolizing protection, prosperity, and goodness.

Why was this award given to Donald Trump now?

The award comes as Egypt prepares to host an international conference for reconstruction in Gaza, following a ceasefire facilitated by Trump's interventions, highlighting the political context of the honor.

Who are some notable past recipients of the Nile Necklace?

Notable recipients include King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, and various Egyptian leaders and scientists.

What is the Nile Necklace that Sisi awarded to Trump? A rare medal with political dimensions

Q: Who can receive the Nile Necklace?

According to Egyptian law, the Nile Necklace can be awarded to heads of states, crown princes, vice presidents, and individuals who provide great services to Egypt or humanity.

In a notable step on the political and diplomatic scene, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi decided yesterday, Monday, October 13, 2025, to award U.S. President Donald Trump the "Nile Necklace", the highest honor in the Egyptian Republic, in recognition of his role in supporting peace efforts and defusing conflicts in the region, particularly his decisive intervention in stopping the war in Gaza.

* What is the Nile Necklace?

According to the official website of the Presidency, the Nile Necklace is the highest Egyptian honor ever, awarded personally by the President of the Republic, with an official signature certificate, and its holder is given official military honors upon their death.

* History of the medal

The necklace dates back to 1915 during the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel, and it tops the list of national honors in Egypt, followed by the Necklace of the Republic in second place, and the Scarf of the Nile in third place.

* Who is awarded the necklace?

According to Article 4 of Law No. 12 of the year 1972, the Nile Necklace may be awarded to:

• Heads of states

• Crown princes

• Vice presidents

• And also to those who provide great services to Egypt or humanity in general.

* Description and design of the necklace

The Nile Necklace is made of gold or gilded silver, consisting of a chain that holds three square-shaped units, decorated with enamel and Pharaonic designs, connected by two parallel chains, each centered with a small lotus flower.

The first chain symbolizes the protection of the country from evils,

the second symbolizes the prosperity and happiness brought by the Nile River,

and the third symbolizes goodness and permanence.

Each square unit is connected to the other via a circular flower adorned with red gems, centered with a blue gem, while the units are suspended by intricately designed chains.

At the end of the necklace, there is a mesh ornament shaped like two lotus flowers, featuring Pharaonic designs, and adorned with red and blue gems, with a symbol in the center that combines papyrus (North Egypt) and the lotus flower (South Egypt), indicating the unity of the Nile Valley.

* Notable recipients of the necklace

◀ From non-Egyptians:

_ King Salman bin Abdulaziz (King of Saudi Arabia)

_ Queen Elizabeth II (the late Queen of Britain)

_ Sultan Qaboos (the late Sultan of Oman)

_ Emile Lahoud (former President of Lebanon)

_ Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (former Emir of Qatar)

_ Josip Broz Tito (President of Yugoslavia)

_ Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz (former President of Mauritania)

_ Nelson Mandela (former President of South Africa)

_ Emperor Akihito (former Emperor of Japan)

_ Haile Selassie (Emperor of Ethiopia).

◀ From Egyptians:

• Presidents:

_ Gamal Abdel Nasser

_ Anwar Sadat

_ Mohamed Naguib

_ Hosni Mubarak

_ Abdel Fattah Sisi

_ Adly Mansour.

• Scientists and creators:

_ Ahmed Zewail (Nobel Prize-winning chemist)

_ Magdi Yacoub (world-renowned heart surgeon)

_ Naguib Mahfouz (Nobel Prize-winning author)

_ Mohamed ElBaradei (former Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate).

• Military leaders:

_ Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi (former Minister of Defense)

_ General Saad El-Din El-Shazly (Chief of Staff during the October victory)

* A notable political context

This honor comes at a time when Egypt is preparing to host an international conference for reconstruction and development in Gaza, following the announcement of a ceasefire mediated by direct American interventions, the most notable of which was Trump's role in pressuring the parties to stop the escalation, according to Arab and international reports.

* A medal with historical and humanitarian symbolism

The Nile Necklace is not just a stunning piece of art, but represents the highest degree of honor and official recognition from the Egyptian state for those who have rendered great service to Egypt or humanity as a whole, granting a prestigious honorary status to its holder in life and even after death.