In a significant move aimed at addressing the country’s various economic and social challenges, Egypt has announced a major reshuffle of its cabinet, appointing new ministers to key positions. This overhaul is designed to ensure effective governance and spur development across multiple sectors, reflecting the government’s commitment to progress and stability.
General Mohamed Ahmed Zaki has been appointed as the new Minister of Defense and Military Production, while Major General Mahmoud Tawfik Qandil takes over as Minister of Interior. General Kamel Al-Wazir has been named Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Transport, highlighting the strategic importance of these sectors in the country’s development plans.
Dr. Osama Al-Azhari will serve as the new Minister of Awqaf, replacing Dr. Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa, and Judge Adnan Al-Fanjari, the President of the Alexandria Court of Appeal, has been appointed as Minister of Justice, succeeding Judge Omar Marwan. In the education sector, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Latif has been named Minister of Education, taking over from Dr. Reda Hegazy.
The finance portfolio will now be managed by Dr. Ahmed Koujak, Deputy Minister of Finance, who replaces Dr. Mohamed Maait. Dr. Sherif Farouk, President of the National Postal Authority, has been appointed as Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, replacing Dr. Ali El-Moselhi. Dr. Maya Morsy steps in as the new Minister of Social Solidarity, succeeding Dr. Nevin El-Kabbaj.
In a bid to enhance the country’s energy sector, Dr. Mahmoud Esmat has been named Minister of Electricity, taking over from Dr. Mohamed Shaker. Ambassador Badr Abdel Aaty has been appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, succeeding Ambassador Sameh Shoukry, and Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny replaces Engineer Assem El-Gazzar as Minister of Housing and Urban Communities.
Other notable appointments include Major General Abdel Meguid Saqr, the Governor of Suez, as Minister of Local Development, Dr. Rania Al-Mashat as Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar as Minister of Health, and Dr. Ashraf Sobhi continuing as Minister of Youth and Sports. Dr. Ayman Ashour has been named Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Hani Sweilem as Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, and Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hassan Al-Khatib, an economic expert and board member of the Central Bank, as Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade.
Finally, Engineer Karim Badawy has been appointed as Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, replacing Engineer Tarek El-Molla, and Counselor Mahmoud Fawzy takes on the role of Minister of Parliamentary and Legal Affairs. This comprehensive reshuffle underscores the Egyptian government’s dedication to addressing pressing issues and promoting sustainable growth.
