Mark Bryson-Richardson to become the new UK ambassador starting August

The UK appointed Mark Bryson-Richardson (bio) as its next ambassador to Egypt, according to a statement. In August, he will take over from Gareth Bayley, who has held the role since 2021. Bryson-Richardson is a career diplomat with more than 25 years of experience, having most recently served as the foreign secretary’s representative for humanitarian affairs in the occupied Palestinian territories. His other roles include being the ambassador to Iraq and other senior roles in Baghdad, Mogadishu, Khartoum, and Kabul.