23 MANAGING ART COLLECTIONS: from ancient to contemporary EGYPT Enas Ibrahim Ahmed Karim Dr. Enas Ibrahim Ahmed Karim is a museum professional with over 15 years of experience in museum education, audience development, and cultural heritage management. She currently serves as Head of the Education Section at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where she leads the design and implementation of inclusive, innovative educational programs that connect diverse audiences with Egypt’s cultural heritage. Her work spans children, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities, with a strong focus on accessibility, participation, and learning through creative practices. Enas holds a PhD in Heritage and Museum Studies fromHelwan University, with research focused on developing educational programs for senior visitors in Egyptian museums. She also earned an MA in Museum Studies and a BA in Egyptology, grounding her practice in both academic research and field experience. Her professional background includes work as an Inspector of Antiquities with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and extensive involvement in exhibition-related education, community outreach, and heritage documentation. Internationally, Enas has participated in programs such as the Museums Lab, International seminar on museummanagement capacity building (China), and conferences including CRE, WAC, CIPEG, and AAM. She is an active member of ICOM and is committed to advancing inclusive, socially engaged museum practices locally and globally. The collection of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which houses the world’s most extensive assemblage of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The collection comprises over 100,000 objects spanning from prehistoric times through the Greco-Roman period. It includes a wide range of materials such as stone, wood, metal, faience, textiles, papyrus, and organic materials. Notably, GEM is home to the complete funerary collection of Tutankhamun, featuring over 5,000 objects. The artifacts originate from across Egypt, reflecting the country’s rich and diverse regional heritage. Head of the Education Section at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Giza, Egypt
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