In a landmark decision coinciding with Egypt’s October Victory celebrations, Dr. Khaled El-Anany, Egypt’s nominee, has been elected Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by an overwhelming majority of the Executive Board.
This historic victory makes Dr. El-Anany the first Egyptian and Arab, and the second African ever to hold the position since the organization’s founding in 1945, underscoring Egypt’s enduring influence and cultural leadership on the global stage.
With 55 votes out of 57 member states, Dr. El-Anany achieved one of the highest tallies in the organization’s history, reflecting strong international confidence in his vision, expertise, and commitment to advancing UNESCO’s mission of education, culture, and heritage preservation.
The result crowns nearly 30 months of dedicated diplomatic efforts, extensive outreach, and high-level consultations that showcased Egypt’s commitment to representing both the Arab and African regions at the heart of global cultural dialogue.
A renowned academic and former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. El-Anany is widely recognized for his contributions to heritage preservation, archaeology, and international cultural cooperation.
His election marks a new chapter for UNESCO — one that promises to strengthen intercultural understanding, safeguard world heritage, and promote peace through knowledge and dialogue among nations.
TunisianMonitorOnline (Douha Essafi)
