Candidate for the Post
of Director-General
of UNESCO 2025-2029

Endorsed by the African Union
and the League of Arab States

“In a fragmented world confronting unprecedented global crises, only peace can unite us and guarantee a harmonious life and a prosperous future for every human being. Let us come together to make UNESCO the organization for all people, for all nations, building hope based on trust and mutual respect.”

Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz, born in 1971, is a leading figure recognized for his expertise and commitment in various fields such as management, public service, teaching, research, culture, tourism, and international relations. A former Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, he currently holds the position of Professor of Egyptology at Helwan University, where he has been a faculty member for over thirty years. His teaching, focused on the civilization, archaeology, and epigraphy of Ancient Egypt, is delivered not only in Egypt but also at prestigious international institutions. His role as a mentor has enabled thousands of Egyptian and foreign students and researchers to benefit from his vast knowledge and enriching experience.

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Egypt’s enduring legacy

My connection with Egypt dates back to the early 1980s, when I worked in the raw cotton import business. Though I have long since moved on, the memory of Egyptian cotton — especially the exceptional Giza variety — remains vivid.

Egyptian Candidate for Unesco’s Top Spot Stresses Agency’s Role in Times of Crisis

Khaled El-Enany, a former minister of tourism and antiquities for Egypt and now a candidate for director general of UNESCO, stressed the role the U.N. organization has played in times of crisis and the need to strengthen its funding in a recent interview with The Japan News in Tokyo.

UNESCO chief candidate emphasizes ‘depoliticized’ technical review in heritage designation

Khaled El-Enany, a former Egyptian tourism minister running for the post of director general at UNESCO, emphasized Friday the importance of consensus and "depoliticized" technical deliberation in conferring UNESCO heritage status.