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By Nanees Afify \u2013 October 7, 2025<\/span><\/h6>\n

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In what Egypt\u2019s Foreign Ministry described as a \u201chistoric decision,\u201d the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has elected former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Anany as the organization\u2019s next Director-General.<\/span><\/p>\n

El-Anany secured 55 votes out of 57, while his Congolese rival Edouard Firmin Matoko received only two. The United States abstained from the vote. According to the ministry, this represents the highest number of votes ever secured by a candidate in a competitive UNESCO election since the organization\u2019s founding in 1945.<\/span><\/p>\n

With this result, El-Anany is poised to become the first Arab and only the second African to lead UNESCO, in what the Foreign Ministry called a reflection of Egypt\u2019s \u201cinternational standing and historic role in safeguarding world heritage.\u201d The vote was held on Monday, October 6, coinciding with the anniversary of Egypt\u2019s October War victory, giving the outcome additional symbolic weight.<\/span><\/p>\n

A 30-Month Campaign<\/span><\/h5>\n

The ministry noted that the result was the culmination of a 30-month campaign, directed by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and led by the Foreign Ministry. The campaign included visits to more than 65 countries, securing endorsements from both the African Union and the Arab League, in addition to broad support from UNESCO Executive Board members.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diplomatic Backing<\/span><\/h5>\n

Egypt\u2019s Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, congratulated the President and the Egyptian people, stressing that El-Anany\u2019s election \u201ccelebrates the cultural and intellectual contributions of Egypt, the Arab world, and Africa throughout millennia.\u201d He praised the countries that backed the Egyptian bid, describing the result as a vote of confidence in both Egyptian diplomacy and El-Anany\u2019s qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Profile and Achievements<\/span><\/h5>\n

El-Anany, a professor of archaeology at Ain Shams University, served as Minister of Tourism and Antiquities between 2019 and 2022. He oversaw several landmark projects, including the internationally acclaimed Royal Mummies Parade and the inauguration of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The Foreign Ministry highlighted his broad vision for UNESCO\u2019s mission, along with his academic and diplomatic credentials, as key factors behind the sweeping support he received.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the landslide victory, El-Anany\u2019s appointment will not be official until it is ratified by UNESCO\u2019s General Conference in November. The ratification is expected to be a formality, but once confirmed, it will make him the first Arab to head the world\u2019s leading UN cultural and scientific body.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Nanees Afify \u2013 October 7, 2025   In what Egypt\u2019s Foreign Ministry described as a \u201chistoric decision,\u201d the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has elected former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Dr. Khaled El-Anany as the organization\u2019s next Director-General. 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