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
2025

Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor, France
2025

Director-General of UNESCO 2025-2029.
Elected during the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference on November 6, 2025