Tourism and Antiquities in July 2024, having served as Minister of Civil Aviation from 2016 to 2018. To bolster Egypt’s tourism industry, Fathy brought a contemporary vision to the Luxor Cachette at the Luxor Museum in 2026, crafting a sophisticated display that bridges modern aesthetics with the collection’s enduring historical and archaeological significance. He guided the tourism sector through what he reported as a 15.6% increase in inbound tourism in the first quarter of 2026. He helped secure Egypt’s successful bid to host the United States Tour Operators Association’s annual Board of Directors meeting in Cairo in April 2027.