1966, BSc, Electronic Engineering, Cairo University; 1974, diploma in Management, American University in Cairo; 1979, MBA, AUC. 1966-69, Demonstrator, Cairo University; 1969-75, Programmer, Systems Analyst and Manager, Al-Ahram Management and Computer Centre; 1975-78, Manager, Computer Science Division and 1978-2000, General Manager and Managing Director, Giza Systems Engineering; 1983-2000, Vice-President, Egyptian Computer Systems; 1996-2000, Chairman, Al-Ahly Computer Equipment. 2000-09, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Egypt; since 2009, current position. Interests: bridge.