Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz, born in 1971, is a leading figure recognized for his expertise and commitment across diverse fields including teaching, scientific research, culture, tourism, management, public service, 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 not only taught in Egypt but also at prestigious international institutions. As a mentor, he has enabled thousands of students and researchers, both Egyptian and international, to benefit from his in-depth knowledge and vast experience. Through his conferences and scientific engagements across twenty countries, he has shared his expertise, enriched academic discourse and encouraged access to knowledge, while promoting intercultural dialogue. His proficiency in Arabic, French, and English demonstrates his communication skills, a key asset for fostering international cooperation.
1971
Birth 14 March
1992
Bachelor’s degree, Department of Tourism Guidance (French section), Faculty of Tourism & Hotel Management (FTH), Helwan University (HU)
1992-1993
Tour guide
1993
Assistant, FTH, HU
1996
Master’s degree in Egyptology on Nubian Temples, FTH, HU
1998
DEA in Egyptology, University Paul-Valéry, Montpellier 3
2001
PhD in Egyptology, University Paul-Valéry, Montpellier 3
2002-2016
Associate researcher, expert Egyptologist and member of the Administrative and Scientific Councils, French Institute of Oriental Archaeology (IFAO)
2006-2023
Visiting Professor, University Paul-Valéry, Montpellier 3
(8 times for 18 months)
2010-2012
Director of Open Learning Center, HU
2011
Since 2011, Professor of Egyptology,
FTH, HU
2011-2012
Head of Tourism Guidance Department, FTH, HU
2012-2013
Vice-Dean for
Education and Students Affairs,
FTH, HU
2014-2016
General Supervisor of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
2015
Corresponding member of the German Archaeological Institute, Berlin
2015
Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, France
2015-2016
General Supervisor of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
2016
Honorary member of the Société française d’égyptologie
2016-2019
Minister of Antiquities
2019
President of the 12th International Congress of Egyptologists
2019-2022
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities
2020
Order of Merit, Poland
2021
Order of the Rising Sun, Japan
2021
Organizing the “Pharaohs’ Golden Parade”
2021
Organizing “Luxor: Avenue of the Sphinxes” ceremony
2023
Since 2023, member of the Board of Trustees of the French University in Cairo, and other universities in Cairo
2024
Honorary Doctorate, University Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3
2024
Special Ambassador for Cultural Tourism, UN Tourism
2025
Patron of the African World Heritage Fund