The French Embassy in Cairo honored the Egyptian artist Yusra, awarding her the Legion of Honor with the rank of Knight, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to enriching the arts and spreading culture. This medal is the highest cultural honor in France and is awarded to artists and creators who have distinguished themselves in artistic or literary fields, or have contributed to the promotion of arts and literature within France and abroad. The medal was presented to Yusra by the French Ambassador to Cairo, Éric Chevallier, acknowledging her distinguished artistic career and her continued influence on the cultural scene. The award ceremony took place at the French Embassy in Cairo in the presence of her husband Khaled Selim, and artists Ihram Shahin, Sherine Reda, Kenda Aloush, Dora, Reham Hegazy, media personalities Mona El-Shazly and Busi Khalaby, directors Inas El-Daghdadi and Yousry Nasrallah, and a number of other artists. The «Legion of Honor» (Légion d’honneur) is the highest medal awarded by the French Republic, founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802 to honor individuals who achieve remarkable accomplishments in the fields of culture, science, politics, and humanitarian work. This medal is awarded to both French and foreign nationals who make exceptional contributions to humanity and society.
