Egypt’s Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz is now the sole candidate for UNESCO director-general! In a vote at the 222nd session of UNESCO’s executive board in Paris, he clinched 55 votes versus 2 for his rival. 🌍✨
Next up: approval at the UNESCO General Conference on November 6 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. If confirmed, El-Enany will be the first Arab and just the second African to lead UNESCO since its launch 80 years ago.
Born in 1971, El-Enany has spent over 30 years teaching Egyptology at Helwan University, blending deep-dive research on ancient civilizations with hands-on experience as Egypt’s tourism and antiquities minister. From pyramid digs to policy making, he’s got a resume that bridges history and leadership. 🏺📚 Plus, with digital museum tours trending on Insta and TikTok, his heritage expertise might power up more tech-driven cultural projects.
This nomination is a win for culture buffs and young professionals across South and Southeast Asia, who juggle tech trends with a passion for global heritage. Stay tuned as the world watches UNESCO’s next chapter unfold! 🔍🌐
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Egypt's Khaled El-Enany nominated as sole UNESCO chief candidate
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