Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs
Hussein Eissa is former president of Ain Shams University and a professor of accounting. He has been the general coordinator of the presidential Specialised Council for Economic Development since 2024. He also held the position of advisor to the minister of higher education for financial economic policies in September 2025.
He was chairman of the Planning and Budget Committee of the House of Representatives.
He is also non-executive chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Financial Company for Sovereign Sukuk and head of the Technical Secretariat for Restructuring Economic Bodies.
He is financial and economic affairs advisor to the Federation of Egyptian Industries, member of the Coordinating Council for Financial and Monetary Policies, and member of the Boards of Directors of a number of banking and economic institutions. He holds a PhD in accounting from the United States International University in San Diego, California.
Minister of Justice
Judge Mahmoud Helmi Al-Sherif was assistant to outgoing justice minister Counsellor Adnan Al-Fangari for courts affairs from 2014. He played a major role in formulating the ministry’s vision for promoting the judicial system. Al-Sherif was awarded a Bachelor of Law degree in 1987 and was appointed to the General Prosecution and then to the Public Finance Prosecution in 1994.
In 2007, Al-Sherif was appointed as an attorney at the prosecution service of the Court of Cassation and three years later he became a judge and then vice president of the same court in 2012. He headed the Justice Ministry operation service, supervising parliamentary and presidential elections. He was chosen as a member of the Coordination Committee, assigned to follow up the role of the ministry in implementing the National Strategy for Population and Development.
Al-Sherif participated in creating a database for employees working at all of Egypt’s courts in coordination with the Central Agency for Organisation and Administration. He occupied several leading posts at the Judges Club in the period from 2009 to 2016 including as its spokesperson.
Minister of Military Production
Major General Engineer Salah Suleiman has succeeded Major General Mohamed Salaheddin Mustafa, who served in the post for three years. Suleiman graduated in the 31st class of the Military Technical College and belongs to the Weapons and Ammunition Corps.
The new minister has a strong academic record, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and Military Sciences, a Master’s degree in Engineering, a diploma in Quality Management, and a PhD in Engineering from the United States.
He has progressed through several senior leadership positions, beginning with heading the technical sectors of the National Authority for Military Production, then serving as chairman of Abu Zaabal Specialised Chemicals Company until 2025, and later becoming deputy chairman and managing director of the authority. In recognition of his services, he has been awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, as well as the 25 January and 30 June Medals.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Hani Azer replaces seasoned jurist Mahmoud Fawzi as minister of state for parliamentary affairs. Azer held the position of assistant minister of justice for legislative affairs in the Ministry of Justice in 2016, using the position to supervise government-drafted legislation ahead of its being presented to the House of Representatives.
Azer has also served as vice president of the Court of Cassation, one of the highest judicial positions in Egypt. He has participated in preparing and reviewing draft laws and regulatory decisions that concern various sectors of the state and contributed to linking the legislative system with judicial work. He has also contributed to government projects aimed at developing state institutions, such as signing cooperation protocols to implement projects aimed at automating the legislative process, in coordination between the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Communications, with the aim of modernising legal procedures and linking them electronically.
Minister of Information
Diaa Rashwan, a prominent journalist and politician, had been head of the State Information Service (SIS) since 2017. The Information Ministry has been reintegrated into the cabinet as the last information minister was Osama Heikal who resigned from office in 2021.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Cairo University in 1981, Rashwan received a Master’s degree in political history from the Sorbonne in Paris in 1985.
Upon completing his studies, he joined Al-Ahram Centre for Political and Strategic Studies as a researcher, embarking on a long research career. During the 1990s, he served as a visiting scholar at several academic institutions in France and Japan. In 2011, Rashwan was appointed director of Al-Ahram Centre. He participated in the Committee of Fifty that drafted Egypt’s 2014 constitution.
In 2017, he was appointed a member of the National Press Authority, the body responsible for managing the state-owned press institutions. Rashwan was elected chairman of the Press Syndicate for two terms in 2019 and 2021. In 2022, he was selected as the general coordinator of the National Dialogue.
Minister of Labour
Hassan Raddad, replacing Mohamed Gobran, is one of the few technocrats to have taken the helm of the ministry. He rose through its ranks, building his career in legal, administrative, and labour relations expertise, rather than being appointed from outside political circles or labour unions. His appointment signals a clear shift towards the professional management of labour issues. His most recent position was as director of inspection at the general office of the ministry.
He has also served as director of the Labour Directorates in Alexandria, Suez, and Ismailia. Throughout his career, he has been known for playing a key role in resolving disputes between workers and private employers.
Raddad additionally served as labour attaché for the Ministry of Manpower in Saudi Arabia for three years, earning wide recognition for his commitment to supporting Egyptian workers. During his tenure, he was involved in several important initiatives focused on employment, skills development, and labour relations, including integrating people with disabilities into the labour market, overseeing youth vocational training programmes, and organising educational seminars to familiarise workers and employers with their rights and obligations under the new Labour Law.
Minister of Investment and Foreign trade
Mohamed Farid Saleh, who replaces Hassan Al-Khatib, has extensive experience in the Stock Exchange, capital market regulations, and investment governance.
His most recent position was as executive chairman of Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), which oversees non-banking financial markets, including the stock market, asset management and brokerage firms, and mortgage and consumer finance activities, as well as insurance and reinsurance entities, among others. His role as a board member of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) also enhances his understanding of macro-financial stability and investment flows.
His debut on the investment scene came when he was appointed as chairman of the Egyptian Stock Exchange (EGX) in 2017. His tenure witnessed the modernisation of trading instruments and modifications in listing requirements. He also served as president of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets, expanding his experience to regional and emerging markets.
He holds the title of vice chairman of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), a position that exposed him to global discussions on capital market development and cross-border investment.
Minister of Planning
Ahmed Rostom is a well-versed development economist. For the past 15 years he has been with the World Bank, with his latest position being senior financial sector specialist at the World Bank’s finance, competitiveness, and investment global practice in the East Africa Region. Prior to joining the World Bank, Rostom held various positions in the Egyptian government, the CBE, and the banking sector.
He has extensive experience in designing and advising on financial-sector reforms, including macro-finance linkages, long-term finance, financial inclusion, and financial infrastructure. His work focuses on aligning financial systems with broader development goals, placing long-term planning, institutional coordination, and data-driven policymaking at the centre of economic reform. He holds a PhD in economics from George Washington University in the US and a MSc in economics and social policy analysis from the University of York in the UK.
Rostom arrives at a moment when Egypt is reasserting its development model amid global economic uncertainty. The Ministry of Planning is currently focused on setting strategic economic, social, and institutional priorities. Rostom replaces Rania Al-Mashat, who was responsible for the planning portfolio together with that of international cooperation. These two portfolios have now been separated.
Minister of Industry
Khaled Hashem has built a rich career path spanning global multinationals, regional leadership, and national development institutions. Most recently, he has served as president for the Middle East and Africa at Honeywell, the US-based leader in industrial automation, energy, and sustainability solutions. Prior to Honeywell, he moved between executive leadership positions at General Electric and other international companies.
Alongside his corporate career, he is a board member and chair of the Power Committee at AmCham Egypt and serves on the board of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt’s Utilities and Infrastructure Sub-Fund. He is an AUC graduate with a bachelor of applied science in construction and is currently pursuing a PhD in business administration and management at the same school.
Minister of Local Development and Environment
The official appointment of Manal Awad as a minister comes eight months after her assuming the role of acting minister of environment. She succeeded Yasmine Fouad, who was appointed executive secretary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in May 2024. Since July 2024, she has led the Ministry of Local Development, driving efforts to modernise local governance and promote sustainability across Egypt’s governorates. Now Awad will be strengthening cooperation between the two ministries to achieve sustainable development.
Her career began in agricultural research, where she became deputy director of the Institute of Veterinary Serums and Vaccines in 2013. In 2015, she was appointed deputy governor of Giza for Community Service and Environmental Development, where she oversaw key portfolios including NGO affairs, slum upgrading, rural development in the poorest villages, literacy eradication programmes, and environmental coordination.
Awad has BSC in veterinary science and a Master’s and PhD in medical sciences. She won the Arab Government Excellence Award (2023-2024), the State Encouragement Award in Agricultural Sciences (2007) for her research contributions, and the UNESCO Learning Cities Award (2017) for advancing education and community development.
Minister of Housing
Randa Al-Menshawi, replacing Sherif Al-Sherbini, has served as first assistant to the prime minister since 2019. She is regarded as one of the most prominent executive leaders responsible for overseeing major national projects and coordinating among various government entities.
She began her professional career in the housing and utilities sector, where she advanced through several leadership positions at the Ministry of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities. She assumed key responsibilities, including supervising the Office of the Minister of Housing.
In her capacity as first assistant to the prime minister, she has overseen the follow-up of several major national initiatives, including the Haya Karima (Decent Life) initiative. She also served as the official responsible for the investor problem-solving portfolio, where she established specialised units to receive investors’ complaints and address challenges in coordination with the relevant authorities, contributing to improving the country’s investment climate.
Al-Menshawi earned a Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering in 1985.
Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology
Raafat Hindi, succeeding Amr Talaat, is a prominent technical and administrative engineer in the field of telecommunications and information technology. He has held multiple leadership positions at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), most notably serving as deputy minister for infrastructure affairs. He headed the Telecommunications and Infrastructure Sector within the ministry and is considered one of the founders of this sector since its establishment in 2006.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to the implementation of more than 100 national and strategic projects that combine technical excellence with developmental impact. Since mid-July 2018, he has also served as head of the General Secretariat Sector of the ministry, further strengthening his role in administrative and technical coordination and with relevant government entities.
He has participated in the implementation of major projects, including the core infrastructure of the Smart Village, the Egyptian Universities Network, and Egypt’s first electronic payments system. Hindi has undertaken key technical executive responsibilities, such as overseeing government data centre projects and cloud computing platforms, and he has been responsible for coordination with government bodies and the private sector to support digital transformation.
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Abdel-Aziz Konsowa, replacing Mohamed Ayman Ashour, had held the position of president of Alexandria University and is a former governor of Alexandria. His appointment at the university followed an extensive academic and professional career in higher education and public administration, reinforcing his role as a figure capable of linking scientific research with development needs.
Konsowa graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University, specialising in environmental engineering in the Chemical Engineering Department, and later became a recognised expert in water desalination and treatment. He has held several key leadership positions, most notably dean of the Faculty of Engineering, vice president of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development, governor of Alexandria, and subsequently president of the University for two terms by presidential decree.
Konsowa has worked on pivotal issues, including developing educational infrastructure and technology, enhancing international cooperation through agreements with global universities, and supporting scientific research in strategic fields such as renewable energy and nanotechnology. He has also played an important role in promoting student innovation and strengthening links between academia and industry, contributing to Alexandria University’s enhanced regional and international standing.
Minister of Culture
Gihan Zaki is a member of the House of Representatives, where she is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee. She has been an influential voice in advancing dialogue on cultural preservation, cross-border cooperation, and promoting Egypt’s soft power abroad.
Alongside her parliamentary role, Zaki has built a distinguished academic career as a professor of Egyptology and ancient civilisations and a researcher affiliated with CNRS-La Sorbonne University in France. She is among the 120 scientists who serve as members of the Institut d’Egypt, founded in 1798, underscoring her standing in Egypt’s intellectual community.
Zaki is widely recognised for her tenure as director of the Egyptian Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, and over more than three decades in government service she has held senior positions including director of the International Organisations Department at the Ministry of Culture, National Focal Point for the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, general director of the Organisation for the Salvage of Nubian Monuments, and international expert/member of the scientific board of the UNESCO advisory body ICCROM in Italy.
She has earned recognition from France, Italy, the UAE, and Egypt, reflecting the global resonance of her cultural vision. Most recently, France awarded her the Légion d’honneur.
Minister of Youth and Sports
Gohar Nabil is a former handballer who found fame when he led the Egyptian handball team to winning the 1993 Juniors World Handball Championship held in Cairo. He was awarded the First Class Sports Medal after winning the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship by late president Hosni Mubarak. Nabil holds a Bachelor’s of physical education, awarded in 1995, and a diploma in business administration from the American University, awarded in 1997.
His first career was a production manager in the advertising sector at Al-Ahram from 1998 to 2013, after which he held many positions within a sports career that included as chairman of the Board of Directors of POD, a subsidiary of the Egyptian Media Group, specialising in public relations, sales and marketing manager at Promo Media Advertising and Public Relations, 2013-2016, a member of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Handball Federation, 2008-2011, a member of the Competitions Committee of the Arab Handball Federation, 2008-2011, head of the Football Department at the Ahly Club, 2006-2007, a handball player for the Ahly Club, 1982-2005, a player for the Egyptian National Handball Team, 1990-2003, a member of the Board of Directors of the Ahly Club, 2017, and an Olympian participating in three Olympic Games in 1992, 1996, and 2000.
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