National and Regional Expert in Records Governance and Digital Transformation (25+ Years)

Dr. Muhammad Ezzat Amna is a senior consulting and academic expert specializing in Electronic Records and Information Management (ERIM) and digital archives governance, with over two decades of experience across the Arab region.

Principle Reviewer – ALECSO Glossary of Archival and Documentation Terminology
Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) – League of Arab States.
Led the scientific and technical review of the organization's official archival and documentation glossary, evaluating definitions, terminologies, and compliance with international standards and global frameworks.

His expertise is centered on developing and leading governmental and institutional frameworks to protect institutional memory and enable secure digital transformation. Key areas of contribution include:

Strategic Framework Development: Significantly contributing to the design and implementation of digital records management frameworks within government institutions and universities in Egypt and the Gulf.

Policy Alignment: Bridging the gap between archival theory and administrative practice by ensuring local archival policies align with international standards such as ISO 15489, MoReq, and ICA principles.

Technical & Academic Mastery: Expertise in the design and evaluation of Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS), leading national digitization initiatives, and possessing a solid academic background, including a PhD in archival science and multiple peer-reviewed studies on electronic records reliability and preservation. Visiting Professor at several Arab universities, and member of undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum development committees for Documents and Information Management departments.

A specialist author in Al-Ahram newspaper, with published articles on the management and security of state institutional documents, and the activation of document management processes in state institutions as a tool for national development. An academic consultant for multiple regional institutions, Dr. Amna is a pivotal figure in integrating advanced archival practices into national digital transformation agendas.