Statue of Dr. Magdi Yacoub Will Be Installed in Giza's Kit Kat Square

A statue of Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, the renowned Egyptian-British heart surgeon, will soon be erected in Kit Kat Square, Giza. The initiative comes under a newly signed cooperation protocol between the Ministry of Culture and the Giza Governorate.
The sculpture aims to commemorate Professor Sir Yacoub’s contributions to medicine and public service, particularly his decades-long commitment to providing cardiac care to underserved communities in Egypt and abroad.

The Ministry of Culture, through the Cultural Development Fund, will manage the project, overseeing artistic contracting and all technical phases. The Giza Governorate will support the project financially and ensure the square is suitably prepared to receive the statue.

Born in 1935 in Belbeis, Professor Sir Yacoub rose to international prominence for his pioneering work in heart surgery and for founding several charitable heart foundations in both Egypt and the United Kingdom. The statue forms part of a broader national effort to recognise Egyptian figures whose legacies are defined by service and impact.