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About me

Senator, Egyptian Senate (2025-2030)

 Prof. of Political Science, Faculty of Economics & Political Science (FEPS), Cairo University

  Assistant Secretary General, League of Islamic Universities for Foreign Affairs

 

The Biography

Educational Record:

  • Ph.D. in International Relations – Cairo University – February 2000. Thesis: "Role of Leadership in Restructuring Foreign Policy".
  • M.A. in Development Studies – Institute of Social Studies – The Hague – Netherlands – December 1994.
  • B.Sc. in Political Science (Excellent with Honors) – Faculty of Economics & Political Science – Cairo University – May 1991.
  • Russian Language Diploma – Pushkin Institute – 1993.

Academic Career:

  • Teaching Assistant (1991–2000), Assistant Professor (2000–2005), Associate Professor (2005–2010), Full Professor of Political Science since 2010 – FEPS, Cairo University.
  • Director, Center for American Studies – FEPS, Cairo University (January 2009 – January 2011).
  • Founder & Director, Youth Studies Center – FEPS, Cairo University (2008 – 2015).
  • Director, Department of Malaysian Studies – FEPS, Cairo University (May – December 2018).
  • Deputy Director, Center for Public Administration Studies and Consultations – FEPS, Cairo University (July – December 2004).

Professional Membership Accreditation:

  • Member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs.
  • Member of the Executive Board of the Egyptian Committee for Afro-Asian Solidarity.
  • Member of the Arab Association for Political Science.
  • Member of the Egyptian Association of the United Nations.
  • Member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences.
  • Member of Yalta Forum of Civilizations – Russian Federation.

Other Experiences:

  • Advisor of the Egyptian Ministry of Youth (2000 – 2008).
  • Member of the National Council for Youth & Sport, Egypt (2003 – 2005).
  • Head, International Cooperation and Training Unit, ICFS, Cairo (2005 – 2013).
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the Supreme Council of Culture, Ministry of Culture – Egyptian-Russian Culture Year 2020 (June 9, 2019).
  • Member of the Youth Committee of the NGOs Union, Egypt (2004 – 2006).

Medals & Awards:

  • Awarded the Medal of Pushkin (медаль Пушкина) – Russian Writers Union – January 29, 2018, in recognition of contributions to Arab-Russian relations.
  • Awarded the Medal of Pushkin (медаль Пушкина) – Pushkin Institute – June 12, 1993, for excellence in Russian language.

Participation in International Conferences:

  • "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Egypt and China in a Changing World: Towards More Innovation and Development" – December 8, 2025.
  • “Apart but Together: National Sovereignty in an Interconnected World” Conference – Sochi – September 29 – October 2, 2025.
  • “XVII BRICS Summit” Symposium (online) – BRICS Policy Center – Rio de Janeiro – October 6, 2025.
  • CGTN Panel Dialogue on Shanghai Summit (online) – August 21, 2025.
  • “Realpolitik Responses in a Fractured World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in Global and African Context” – Pretoria, South Africa – July 29, 2025.
  • “Russia – Islamic World: Kazan Economic Summit” – Strategic Vision Group “Russia – Islamic World” – Kazan, Tatarstan – May 15–16, 2025.
  • “The Middle East – 2025: Learning Lessons from the Past, Surviving the Present and Designing the Future” – Moscow – February 4–5, 2025.
  • “The Outcomes of the BRICS Summit in Kazan (October 22–24, 2024)” – Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) – Moscow – December 13, 2024.
  • "Common Security and Equal Opportunities for Development in the 21st Century" – Sochi – November 4–7, 2024.
  • CGTN Panel Dialogue on BRICS Summit (online) – October 15, 2024.
  • 6th International Bulgar Scientific Conference on “Preserving Traditional Family Values in the Face of Global Challenges” – Bulgar Islamic Academy – Kazan, Bulgar – October 6–12, 2024.
  • BRICS+ Dialogues (online) – BRICS Policy Center & Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro – October 18, 2024.
  • “Russia–Africa: Strategy of Cooperation in a Multipolar World” – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – July 24, 2024.
  • “Time for Decisive Action: Comprehensive Settlement for the Sake of Stability in the Region” – Moscow – February 13–14, 2024.
  • “World in 2040” – Sochi – March 3–5, 2024.
  • “Hong Ting Forum – Dialogue: Modernization Paths for China and Africa” – Beijing – November 9, 2023.
  • Ninth Annual Conference of the Middle East Political and Economic Institute – “Rethinking the EU-MENA Cooperation” – Bucharest, Romania – October 26–27, 2023.
  • “Fair Multipolarity: How to Ensure Security and Development for Everyone” – Valdai International Forum – Sochi – October 2–5, 2023.
  • Conference of the Association of Islamic Universities & ISESCO – Rabat, Morocco – August 24–25, 2023.
  • 11th Conference of the Russian Ministry of Defense on “Global Security” – Moscow – August 14–15, 2023.
  • “The Parameters of Cooperation between Russia and African Countries” – Valdai International Forum – St. Petersburg – July 25, 2023.
  • 12th All-Russian International Conference on “Traditional Religions for the Protection of the Homeland” – Troitsk, Chelyabinsk – July 7, 2023.
  • Additional international conferences and forums (2006–2022) across Russia, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, including Valdai Club, Kazan Federal University, Arab Center for Research, and international governmental and academic institutions.
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