Biography

Cali Mubarak was an influential Egyptian scholar and engineer, renowned for his comprehensive work in the development of Egypt's educational system. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern engineering education in Egypt, laying the foundation for the School of Engineering in Cairo. His most notable contribution is the monumental encyclopedia 'Al-Khitat al-Tawfiqiyya al-Jadida', which offers an extensive survey of Egypt's geography, history, and urban development. This work remains a crucial reference for researchers and scholars interested in the transformation of Egypt during the 19th century.