1978, degree in Mechanical Engineering, Ain Shams University; Middle East Senior Executives Program, Harvard University. 1978, started career as an Engineer, Mobil Co. 1979, General Manger, Technical Affairs, Enppi Co. 2000, Undersecretary for Petroleum Operations and Gas Affairs, Ministry of Petroleum. Until 2005, Chairman the Board, Egyptian Holding Company for Natural Gases (EGAS). 2007, Chairman of the Board, Ganoub el Wadi Petroleum Holding Company (GANOPE). Since July 2013, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.