Dina Zaki earned a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology from Cairo University’s Department of Restoration and Conservation in 2004.
Professional ExperienceShe currently works as a Conservator at the Manial Palace Museum, Department of Restoration and Conservation, under the Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, a position she has held since 2011.
Previously, she contributed to several high-profile restoration projects, including:
- Saladin Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mausoleum Restoration Project (2017–2020) – Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
- Al-Saleh Tala’i Mosque (2012) – Hassan Allam Sons Company
- Mohamed Ali Palace Restoration Project (2009–2010) – Hassan Allam Sons Company
- The National Theater Restoration (2007–2009) – Hassan Allam Sons Company
- Islamic Architecture Restoration, Taz Prince Palace and Sadat House (2004–2006) – Hassan Allam Sons Company
Specialized Training & CoursesDina has completed several specialized training programs, including:
- Applications of Multispectral Imaging for Color Artifact Analysis – Manial Palace Museum, 2023
- Book Binding Techniques – Project Sector, Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, 2014
- Sterilization of Organic Antiquities Using Inert Gases – Manial Palace Museum, 2022
- Arabic Fonts: Types and Identification – Manial Palace Museum, 2022
- Methods of Documenting Currencies – Manial Palace Museum, 2017
- AutoCAD & 3D Max Programs – Cairo, 2013
- ICDL Certification (Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Internet) – Cairo, 2014
Projects & ContributionsDina has been actively involved in key restoration and conservation projects, including:
- Carpet Restoration Project – Manial Palace Museum (2012–2022)
- Textile Conservation, King Farouk Room – Helwan Corner Museum, 2023
- Ongoing participation in professional committees related to textile and organic artifact conservation at the Manial Palace Museum since 2016.
Academic & Conference ContributionsShe has participated in prestigious conferences, including:
- The Second International Conference on Intangible Cultural Heritage: Issues of Future Visions (2024) – Presented on The Journey of the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba and its Inherited Rituals as Tangible Heritage.
- American Research Center in Egypt & American University in Cairo (in partnership with the African Union Cultural Liberation Center) – Contributed to discussions on Digitization and the Protection of Heritage in Photographs.
