New GEM CEO: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has appointed Ahmed Ghoneim as the CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) for a one-year term, according to an Tourism Ministry statement. He previously served as the CEO of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, an advisor to Egypt’s Trade Ministry on international trade and agreements, and as Egypt’s cultural attache and education mission head in Germany and Austria, overseeing ten other countries between 2014 and 2018.

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Remember: GEM’s trial operations of its main galleries began last week, offering visitors a preview of 12 curated exhibition halls. The trial phase is part of the museum’s ongoing efforts to iron out any issues ahead of the museum’s much-anticipated opening. Check out our guide on what to expect from the trial operations.

Taking over Ghoneim’s post at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is Assistant Tourism Minister for Archaeological Affairs at the GEM Al Tayeb Abbas.

New head for EgyptAir In-Flight Services: EgyptAir Holding Chairman Yehia Zakaria has appointed Soheir Abdullah as acting chairman of the board and executive managing director of EgyptAir In-Flight Services, according to a statement. Abdullah held the position of chief flight attendant and head of the cabin crew at EgyptAir. She succeeds Hatem Mamdouh, who has held the position since 2022.

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