Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has resigned from Egypt 's armed forces to run for president . The announcement came after a day of protests in Cairo and other cities against the military takeover that ousted President Mohamed Morsi on July 3, sparking deadly clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt's new leader. We have already seen multi-billion dollar economic packages and an arms deal , and much more would follow after an election victory by el-Sisi . El-Sisi 's presidencial bid is strengthened by the support of Egypt 's Gulf allies , he says . But El-Adawy says el-Sisi 's success as president would still depend on his ability to deliver .
Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has resigned from Egypt 's armed forces to run for president . The announcement came after a day of protests in Cairo and other cities against the military takeover that ousted President Mohamed Morsi on July 3, sparking deadly clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt's new leader. El-Sisi 's presidencial bid is strengthened by the support of Egypt 's Gulf allies , he says . But El-Adawy says el-Sisi 's success as president would still depend on his ability to deliver .