Office

Minister of Defense and Military Production, Egypt

Current holder

Ashraf Salem Zaher

In office since 11 Feb 2026.

Career

Defense Minister

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Defense and Military Production of Egypt?

Ashraf Salem Zaher is the Minister of Defense and Military Production of Egypt, in office since 11 Feb 2026.

When was Ashraf Salem Zaher born?

Ashraf Salem Zaher was born in 1968, according to Wikidata.

Where did Ashraf Salem Zaher study?

Ashraf Salem Zaher studied at Egyptian Military College, according to Wikidata.

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Sources: Egyptian Cabinet (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Egypt in numbers

Population (2025): 107.9 million; 3rd largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 3,379 US$; 17th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 14.1%; 9th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 6.8%; 23rd highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 86.8%; 10th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 71.8 years; 7th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2022): 79.5%; 15th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 50; 36th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Defense and Military Production, Egypt. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/egypt/minister-of-defense-and-military-production