The General Conference of UNESCO, at its 43st session, has electedMr Khaled El-Enany as Director-General of the Organization.

Khaled El-Enany, Egyptologist and former Minister of Tourism and Antiquities (2019–2023), has devoted his career to preserving and promoting cultural heritage. As Minister, he spearheaded major initiatives like the Grand Egyptian Museum and the restoration of key archaeological sites, linking heritage with education and sustainable tourism.

He is committed to ensuring UNESCO fully upholds its universal mission, promoting humanistic values, openness, and serving as a global intellectual forum and standard-setter. The Organization will advance society by shaping norms, fostering knowledge dissemination, and acting as a driving force within the UN system.

Mr Xing Qu | Deputy Director-General - DDG

Mr Qu served as Assistant President of CFAU where he was responsible for the organization of teaching at the University.

He was Permanent Representative of China to the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where he managed Chinese cooperation with BIE and coordinated preparations for the World Expo2010 Shanghai China (Expo 2010). At the same time, as Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr Qu served as Minister at the Chinese Embassy in France. He was responsible for bilateral affairs and administration of the internal functioning of the Embassy. He also supervised the Permanent Delegation of the People's Republic of China to UNESCO.