Ahmed Zaki Badreldin

Ahmed Zaki Badr
Minister of Education
In office
January 2010 – 2011
Preceded by Yousry El Gamal
Succeeded by Ahmed Gamal El Din Moussa
Personal details
Nationality Egyptian
Alma mater Ain Shams University
University of Nantes

Ahmed Zaki Badr is a former Minister of Education for Egypt.

Early life and education

Badr is the son of the former minister of interior in Egypt, Zaki Badr.[1][2] He received his bachelor of science degree in engineering from Ain Shams University in 1982.[3] He then obtained master of science degree again from Ain Shams University in 1986.[3] He also received his Ph.D. from University of Nantes, France in 1990.[3]

Career

Badr was appointed minister of education on 3 January 2010.[4] His appointment was not welcomed by the Muslim Brotherhood.[5] During his term, his activities led to protests.[6] Badr was replaced by Ahmed El Din in 2011.[7] At the end of 2011 he began to serve as the president of the Akhbar El Youm Academy.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Mubarak remnants still suffocate the Academic Freedoms … "Zaki Badr" fires 6 employees in Akhbar El-Yom Academy" (Press release). ANHRI. 18 July 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Egypt: New Education And Transport Ministers, Five New Governors". Wikileaks. 4 January 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Faculty Members" (University Website). Ain Shams University Website. Retrieved 15 October 2010.
  4. ↑ "EGYPT: NEW EDUCATION AND TRANSPORT MINISTERS, FIVE NEW GOVERNORS". The Telegraph. Wikileaks. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Al-Gafari: appointing the son of Zaki Badr is disastrous". Ikhwan Web. 5 January 2010. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  6. ↑ Habib, Mohamed (16 January 2011). "Egypt's education minister faces civil servants' protests". Ahram Online. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
  7. ↑ Ndhlovu, Deborah-Fay (3 July 2011). "Egypt's universities re-open under new ministers". Research. Retrieved 9 December 2012.
Government offices
Preceded by
Yousry El-Gamal		 Minister of Education
2010-2011 		Succeeded by
Ahmed Gamal El Din Moussa


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