{"id":125386,"date":"2025-10-07T09:16:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T05:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alowais.com\/?p=125386"},"modified":"2025-10-07T09:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T05:16:54","slug":"egypts-former-minister-of-tourism-khaled-el-anany-elected-director-general-of-unesco-for-four-year-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alowais.com\/en\/egypts-former-minister-of-tourism-khaled-el-anany-elected-director-general-of-unesco-for-four-year-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt\u2019s former Minister of Tourism Khaled El Anany elected Director-General of UNESCO for four-year term"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Egypt\u2019s former Minister of Tourism Khaled El Anany has been elected Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for a four-year term, serving from 2025 to 2029, succeeding France\u2019s Audrey Azoulay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">El Anany won the vote by a wide margin, securing 55 votes to 2 against \u00c9douard Firmin Matoko, 69, from the Republic of Congo. The United States abstained from voting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi hailed El Anany\u2019s election as a reflection of Egypt\u2019s enduring cultural influence and global standing. He said the victory embodies Egypt\u2019s civilizational stature and the world\u2019s confidence in Egyptian talent that combines knowledge, experience, and dedication, expressing confidence in El Anany\u2019s ability to strengthen cultural dialogue and safeguard human heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">El Anany becomes the first Arab and only the second African to head UNESCO since its establishment in 1945, following Senegal\u2019s Amadou-Mahtar M\u2019Bow, who led the organisation from 1974 to 1987.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Executive Board\u2019s decision will now be submitted for approval by UNESCO\u2019s 194 member states at the organisation\u2019s General Conference in November. El Anany prevailed after Mexico\u2019s Gabriela Ramos withdrew from the race, leaving only Matoko\u2014currently UNESCO\u2019s Assistant Director-General for External Relations\u2014in contention. Azoulay, who served two consecutive terms, held the post for eight years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Founded in 1945, UNESCO plays a global role in advancing education, science, culture, and communication, supporting initiatives ranging from biodiversity protection and heritage preservation to ensuring access to reliable information and addressing the challenges of artificial intelligence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The election process requires candidates to gain the backing of at least 57 member states of UNESCO\u2019s Executive Board before the final vote at the General Conference, scheduled next month in Uzbekistan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">El Anany presented his vision under the theme \u201cUNESCO for the People\u201d, pledging to strengthen the organisation\u2019s capacity to address global challenges and to promote peace and understanding among nations through partnership and cooperation with all member states, according to a statement by Egypt\u2019s Cabinet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">During his 30-month election campaign, El Anany visited more than 60 countries, where he met with a large number of ministers, officials, and intellectuals worldwide to share his vision for the future of UNESCO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Egypt\u2019s former Minister of Tourism Khaled El Anany has been elected Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for a four-year term, serving from 2025 to 2029, succeeding France\u2019s Audrey Azoulay. 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