| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Candidate | Dr. Khaled El-Enany (Egypt) |
| Current Role | Former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities (2019-2022) |
| Birth Year | 1971 |
| Profession | Egyptologist, Academic, Cultural Diplomat |
| Previous Roles | Minister of Antiquities (2016-2019), Founding Director of Egyptian Museum |
| Key Achievements | Overseen restoration of Pyramids Plateau, led Grand Egyptian Museum, promoted "Experience Egypt" tourism brand |
| UNESCO Nomination | Supported by UNESCO Executive Board on October 6, 2025 |
| Vote Result | 55-2 against Firmin Edouard Matoko (Republic of Congo) |
| Final Vote | UNESCO General Conference (194 member states) in November 2025 |
| Term Start | Early 2026 |
| Term Duration | Four years |
| Significance | First Arab nominee for UNESCO Director-General |
| Heritage Contributions | Focus on heritage preservation, tourism, and policy leadership |
| Arab League Support | Overwhelming backing from Arab and African nations |
| Past Arab Candidates | Farouk Hosny (2009), Moushira Khattab (2017), Samira Al-Moosa (Oman) |
| Nobel Prize Winners | 2025 Nobel Prize winners list announced separately |
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