Mamdouh Salem

Mamdouh Mohamed Salem (, ; 7 May 1918 – 24 February 1988) was the 39th Prime Minister of Egypt from 16 April 1975 to 2 October 1978.

Early life Mamdouh Mohamed Salem was born in Alexandria, Sultanate of Egypt, on 7 May 1918.

Career Salem served as governor of the Asyut Governorate, Gaarbiya and Alexandria from 1967 to May 1971 and then served as minister of interior from May 1971 to 1975. Salem was named as the prime minister, and his cabinet was formed on April 16, 1975. In 1976 he founded and headed the Egyptian Arab Socialist Party.

After three years as prime minister, Salem was dismissed on 2 October 1978 by President Anwar Sadat. Then Salem was appointed as an advisor to Sadat. Mustafa Khalil succeeded Salem as prime minister.

Death Salem died in London, England, of an unknown illness on 24 February 1988.