Hisham Zazou
Hisham Zaazou | |
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Hazem Al Beblawi Ibrahim Mahlab | |
Preceded by | Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour |
Succeeded by | Khaled Abbas Rami |
Personal details | |
Born | 1954 (age 69–70) |
Alma mater | Ain Shams University |
Hisham Zazou (
Early life and education
Zazou was born in 1954.[3] He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in commerce from Ain Shams University in 1980.[3] Beside his Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Ain Shams in Cairo, Zaazou earned a specialized Certificate in PPP. (Public Private Partnership) from Harvard Kennedy Business School, MBA & PhD from the international business from IBRA, Delaware, USA.
Career
Zazou began his career in the City Bank Group for five years in Cairo.[3] Then he helped to establish a tourist agency in the US focusing on the Egyptian market and began to work in the tourism field. From 2004 to 2007, Zazou served as the chair of the Egyptian Tourism Federation.[3]
Political career
During the Mubarak era, in 2009, Zazou served as the first deputy of the minister of tourism.
Statement on tourism following attack in Sinai
Following a
Resignations
In June 2013, Zazou submitted his resignation in protest at President Morsi's appointment of a member of
However, he and four other ministers resigned from office on 1 July due to government's reaction to mass demonstrations in the country. Then prime minister Qandil refused to accept Zazou's resignation, however, and asked him to remain in the post.[12]
References
- ^ a b Dalia Farouk (7 August 2012). "Tourism not affected by Sinai attack: Minister". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ a b "Egypt's president swears in new Cabinet; Tantawi to remain defense minister". Al Arabiya. 2 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f Ahmed Feteha; Bassem Abo Al Abass; Nesma Nowar (3 August 2012). "Egypt's new economy ministers: Who's who". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ "Egypt's interim president swears in first government". Al-Ahram. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ^ "UPDATED: Egypt replaces 8 ministers in surprise cabinet reshuffle". Al-Ahram. 5 March 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ "Egypt's Sherif Ismail cabinet with 16 new faces sworn in by President Sisi". Al-Ahram. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Zazou: The Egyptian Agenda is Eventful to Attract Arab Tourists". Abou. May 2009. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
- ^ Nick Paton-Walsh; Schams Elazar; Joe Sterling (15 July 2013). "Post-Morsy Egypt forging government of technocrats". CNN. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "Egypt's first post-Morsi cabinet – who's who". Al-Ahram. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "Egypt: Morsi Promotes Man Behind Attacks Against Tourists". Nuqudy. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ^ "Egypt tourism minister resigns over controversial new governor". Al Akhbar. 19 June 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ^ "Four Egyptian ministers resign". Al-Ahram. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
External links
- Media related to Hisham Zazou at Wikimedia Commons