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

1971

1992

Bachelor’s degree, Department of Tourism Guidance (French section), Faculty of Tourism & Hotel Management (FTH), Helwan University (HU)

1992

1992-1993

Tour guide

1992-1993

1993

Assistant, FTH, HU  

1993

1996

Master’s degree in Egyptology on Nubian Temples, FTH, HU 

1996

1998

DEA in Egyptology, University Paul-Valéry, Montpellier 3 

1998

2001

PhD in Egyptology, University Paul-Valéry, Montpellier 3

2001

2002-2016

Associate researcher, expert Egyptologist and member of the Administrative and Scientific Councils, French Institute of Oriental Archaeology (IFAO)

2002-2016

2006-2023

Visiting Professor, University Paul-Valéry, Montpellier 3
(8 times for 18 months)

2006-2023

2010-2012

Director of Open Learning Center, HU

2010-2012

2011

Since 2011, Professor of Egyptology,
FTH, HU

2011

2011-2012

Head of Tourism Guidance Department, FTH, HU 

2011-2012

2012-2013

Vice-Dean for
Education and Students Affairs,
FTH, HU

2012-2013

2014-2016

General Supervisor of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization 

2014-2016

2015

Corresponding member of the German Archaeological Institute, Berlin

2015

2015

Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, France

2015

2015-2016

General Supervisor of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

2015-2016

2016

Honorary member of the Société française d’égyptologie

2016

2016-2019

Minister of Antiquities

2016-2019

2019

President of the 12th International Congress of Egyptologists

2019

2019-2022

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities

2019-2022

2020

Order of Merit, Poland

2020

2021

Order of the Rising Sun, Japan

2021

2021

Organizing the “Pharaohs’ Golden Parade”

2021

2021

Organizing “Luxor: Avenue of the Sphinxes” ceremony

2021

2023

Since 2023, member of the Board of Trustees of the French University in Cairo, and other universities in Cairo

2023

2024

Honorary Doctorate, University Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3

2024

2024

Special Ambassador for Cultural Tourism, UN Tourism

2024

2025

Patron of the African World Heritage Fund

2025