Emad Abu Ghazy
Emad Abu Ghazi (Arabic: عماد أبو غازي; born 3 January 1955) is an Egyptian professor of archival studies at the University of Cairo, who is one of the Egypt's former Minister of Culture.[1] He has also worked as the secretary general of the supreme council of culture in Egypt.
Emad Badr El-Din Mahmoud Abu Ghazy عماد بدر الدين محمود أبو غازي | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Culture | |
| Assumed office 5 March 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Essam Sharaf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 January 1955 Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality |  Egypt |
| Spouse(s) | Bothaina Kamel |
| Children | Mariam Abu Ghazi |
| Alma mater | University of Cairo |
Early life and education
Abu Ghazy was born in the Egyptian city of Cairo in 1955, his parents were former minister of culture Badr El-Din Abu Ghazy and artist Reaya Helmy, his father's uncle was Egypt's number one sculptor Mahmoud Mokhtar. He graduated from El-Kawmeya school then entered the faculty of arts in the University of Cairo where he specialized in archival studies, he received his Bachelor's degree in 1982, his Master's degree in 1988 and his Doctorate in 1995.
References
- "Culture minister: Youth should take lead after transitional phase". Al-Masry Al-Youm. 9 March 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
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