Mohammed Ali Beshr

Mohammed Ali Beshr (also, Bishr; ; born 14 February 1951) is an Egyptian politician who served as minister of state for local development from 5 January to 4 July 2013. He is one of the prominent figures of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt.

Early life and education Beshr was born in Kafr Mansha Qiwisna, Menoufia Governorate in Egypt, on 14 February 1951. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, which he received from Menoufia University in 1974. In addition, he was charged with the Brotherhood's activities in the engineers syndicates beginning in 1997. In July 2012, Beshr was named as the deputy rapporteur of the assembly's government committee. On 4 September 2012, Beshr was appointed governor of Menoufia.

He was appointed minister of state for local development in a reshuffle to the cabinet headed by Hisham Qandil on 5 January 2013. He replaced Ahmed Abdeen as minister. Beshr is one of the eight members of the Freedom and Justice Party serving in the cabinet. His term officially ended on 17 July 2013 when an interim government was formed.

Arrest Beshr was arrested by the Egyptian forces in 1999. He was freed on 8 October 2002. In 2006, he was detained again together with forty other Brotherhood's supporters due to similar reasons.

Personal life Beshr is married and has three children.