Dr. Ahmed Rostom has served as Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development since February 2026. Before his ministerial appointment, Dr. Rostom built an extensive 25-year career in international finance, public policy, and economic reform. Under his leadership, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development is currently steering the nation towards a targeted 4.8% to 5.2% GDP growth rate for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, prioritising public investment governance and economic flexibility amid regional and global shifts.