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

Nominated by UNESCO Executive Board (222nd session)

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.”

Nomination by UNESCO EXB (222nd session), October 6th.
Official campaign video
HH Pope Francis receives Prof. Khaled El-Enany
Candidate’s speech – 221st session of the Executive Board, April 9th 2025 (extract)
Participation of the Candidate in the “World Heritage Capacity-Building in Africa” event on the occasion of the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee (UNESCO, Paris)
“UNESCO for the People”: Khaled El-Enany Unveils His Campaign Slogan for the Post of Director-General of UNESCO
Khaled El-Enany Awarded Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honor (French Embassy in Egypt, Cairo)

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.

BIOGRAPHY

News

Khaled El-Enany is nominated by the Executive Board of UNESCO at its 222nd session on the 6th of October for the post of Director-general of UNESCO

Khaled El-Enany Awarded Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honor

Visit to the Republic of Liberia

MEDIA

Khaled El-Enany: “UNESCO for the People” A Vision of Unity and Shared Hope

Dr. Khaled El-Enany expressed profound gratitude and humility after being nominated by UNESCO’s Executive Board for the position of Director-General, describing the moment as both an honour and a great responsibility.
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Khaled el-Enany: «Je veux d’une Unesco qui a de l’impact sur la vie des gens au delà du patrimoine culturel»

Il vient de remporter une victoire éclatante. Khaled el-Enany a été élu lundi 6 octobre directeur général de l’Unesco, avec 55 voix sur 57. L’égyptologue, ancien ministre du Tourisme et des Antiquités, devient le premier Arabe et le deuxième Africain à prendre la tête de l’Organisation.
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Khaled El-Enany nominated by UNESCO’s Executive Board for the post of Director-General

Following a vote, the members of the Executive Board of UNESCO nominated Khaled El-Enany (Egypt) for the position of Director-General of the Organization.
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