Tamer Khater

Retired Major General and senior security leader with 27 years of service in Egypt's Ministry of Interior — Tourism & Antiquities Police — through 2025. Advanced from Lieutenant to Major General across criminal investigation, frontline tourism security, and senior departmental command, specializing in strategic security planning, crisis and risk management, VIP and delegation protection, and the protection of hotels, resorts, museums, and archaeological sites. Internationally certified in counter-terrorism through the UK–Egypt joint NaCTSO programme, with hands-on experience securing major international summits and presidential events.

Now seeking a Director of Security & Safety role for a hotel, resort, residential compound, or critical facility — bringing proven command of teams of 45–100 personnel, strong government and institutional relations, and operational readiness in complex, high-profile environments.

Senior Inspector — Tourism & Antiquities Police Sector at Ministry of Interior (2024-01 – Present)

• Led security inspections of hotels, museums, archaeological sites, and tourist facilities across Greater Cairo (Cairo, Giza, and Qalyubia).
• Audited hotel surveillance infrastructure, evaluating CCTV control room efficiency and camera distribution to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
• Coordinated with executive authorities and partner agencies to secure major exhibitions, cultural events, and national celebrations.
• Advised facility and hotel management on risk mitigation and proper security implementation.

Head of Tourism & Antiquities Police Department — Ras Sudr at Ministry of Interior (2017-01 – 2024-12)

• Directed all tourism and antiquities security operations across Ras Sudr, covering hotels, resorts, and coastal tourist facilities.
• Developed strategic security plans and emergency, contingency, and evacuation procedures for tourist sites and critical infrastructure.
• Commanded field operations and rapid-response teams, maintaining readiness for crises and high-risk incidents.
• Supported security for major international summits and presidential events hosted in the region, and coordinated VIP and delegation protection with government and security agencies.

Deputy Head, Tourism & Antiquities Police Department — Dahab & Nuweiba at Ministry of Interior (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Oversaw security operations for hotels, dive centers, and tourist sites across the Dahab and Nuweiba districts.

Tourism & Antiquities Police — Sharm El Sheikh at Ministry of Interior (2010-01 – 2016-12)

Security Officer; promoted to Deputy Department Head, 2015

• Secured five-star hotels, resorts, dive sites, and major tourist attractions in Egypt's flagship Red Sea resort city.
• Developed and executed security plans for international conferences, presidential events, and high-profile delegations hosted in Sharm El Sheikh.
• Coordinated with national security agencies to safeguard VIPs, venues, and movement routes.

Tourism & Antiquities Police — Luxor & Aswan at Ministry of Interior (2003-01 – 2010-12)

Nile Cruise Security Officer → Deputy Head, Luxor West Bank

• Secured the archaeological sites of Luxor's West Bank, including temples, tombs, and visitor areas.
• Managed security of Nile cruises and floating hotels between Luxor and Aswan, including inspections and emergency handling.

Criminal Investigation Department — Luxor Security Directorate at Ministry of Interior (1998-01 – 2003-12)

Lieutenant → Head, Sentence-Enforcement & Aftercare Unit

• Conducted criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, and case development, executing warrants in coordination with the Public Prosecution.

Bachelor in Law & Police Sciences – Police Academy, Egypt (1998-01)