Mohamed Abdel Latif was sworn in as Egypt’s Minister of Education and Technical Education on Wednesday, taking the oath before President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. He joins the cabinet led by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, which has recently undergone several ministerial changes.
Abdel Latif brings a wealth of academic and professional experience to his new role. He holds a PhD from Cardiff City University in the United States and earned a Master’s degree in Education Development from Lawrence University in the United States in 2012.
Throughout his career, Abdel Latif has held various significant positions in the education sector. He served as a board member of Future International, a company involved in the education industry, and was the executive director of the Nermeen Ismail Schools Group.
Furthermore, he was the managing director of AdvancED Education, a company specialising in the accreditation of American school certificates.
Abdel Latif is known for his numerous achievements in student activities and his efforts to adapt American diploma curricula to better suit Egyptian culture.