Gihane Zaki has been appointed Egypt’s Minister of Culture, becoming the third woman to lead the ministry in the country’s history. Her appointment follows a career across international cultural diplomacy, museum management, and academia. International Diplomacy and UNESCOZaki’s background in international policy includes a term as Egypt’s representative to UNESCO. Academic CredentialsA specialist in ancient civilisations, Zaki holds a PhD in Egyptology from the Lumière University Lyon 2 in France. The Ministry of Culture under Zaki is expected to focus on the management of national heritage, the development ofcreative industries, and the use of cultural diplomacy as a component of Egypt’s regional influence.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 10, 2026 19:58 UTC