Mohamed Salah was born in 1992 in Menoufia, Egypt. He received a B.Sc. in Geology from Menoufia University in 2013 and completed field work in rare earth elements for his graduation project. He is fluent in Arabic and English and has experience with geological sites across Egypt, including the Western Desert, Aswan, and the Red Sea. He also has advanced computer skills and certificates in business administration and human development.