Ahmed Zaki Badreldin

Badr is the son of the former minister of interior in Egypt, Zaki Badr.^[1] He received his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Ain Shams University in 1982.^[2] He then obtained Master of Science degree again from Ain Shams University in 1986.^[2] He also received his PhD from University of Nantes, France in 1990.^[2]

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