Mostafa Waziry is an Egyptian archaeologist and Egyptologist who served as the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities from September 2017 to March 2024. In this prominent role within Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, he directed the oversight of nationwide excavations, artifact preservation, and the promotion of archaeological research, contributing significantly to the global appreciation of ancient Egyptian civilization. Waziry managed the approval processes for archaeological missions across Egypt, ensuring compliance with preservation standards while facilitating over 50 active Egyptian-led excavations that contributed to major site developments in areas like Saqqara and Luxor. Under his leadership, the SCA strengthened international collaborations, forging agreements with entities like the Republic of Kazakhstan for the restoration of historical mosques, such as Al-Zahir Baybars in Cairo, and with South Korea for the preservation of Ramses II's temple at Abu Simbel.These partnerships not only provided technical expertise and funding but also promoted cross-cultural exchanges in antiquities management. Additionally, Waziry prioritized the repatriation of looted belongings, successfully recovering over 114 items smuggled to France in 2021 and three artifacts from the United Kingdom in the same year, actions that bolstered Egypt's efforts against illicit trafficking amid ongoing global challenges to cultural heritage security.