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Cairo University President, Iraqi Amb. talk enhancing cooperation in academic, research fields

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 - 01:04 GMT

Egypt has about 25,000 Iraqi expatriate students studying at its universities.

Egyptian universities eradicate illiteracy of 157K citizens in 3 months: Report

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 - 12:38 GMT

This comes as part of the national project to eradicate illiteracy in Egypt, in cooperation with the General Authority for Literacy and Adult Education.

Egypt establishes 6 technological universities, digitalize university exams as part of 22/23 development plan

Tue, 31 May 2022 - 12:47 GMT

Egypt’s development plan for the fiscal year 22/23 aims to build the Egyptian Person, improve citizens’ quality of life, and strengthen the international competitiveness of Egypt’s economy.

205% increase in Egypt's health sector investments in Planning Ministry strategy for 2021/2022

Tue, 18 May 2021 - 01:53 GMT

A 205% increase in investments in the health sector was set in the 2021/2022 development strategy as presented to the parliament by the minister of planning. The increase amounts to L.E.47.5 billion, including the projects of Haya Karima Initiative, compared to L.E.15.6 billion in the year before.

Sisi urges focusing academic studies in new Egyptian universities on modern sciences

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 - 08:10 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi highlighted the need that academic studies in the newly built universities be focused on modern sciences and advanced scientific specialties to qualify graduates for job market.

Minister: Investment in Egypt’s higher education reaches LE90M

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 - 03:15 GMT

Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said that the total volume of investments in the higher education sector in Egypt reached L.E. 90 billion.

Four private non-profit universities to be constructed as per presidential decree: PM

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 - 02:58 GMT

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli on Friday said four private non-profit universities, as per a presidential order, in the areas of Alamein city, Suez, New Mansoura and South Sinai cities of El Tor, Sharm El Sheikh and Ras Sedr.

Sisi awards 100 scholarships at new universities with international branch campuses to top Thanaweya Amma students

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 - 12:18 GMT

A total of 100 scholarships at newly opened private have been awarded to the top Thanaweya Amma students by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to the presidential spokesperson.

Higher Education Ministry: We provide all needed support for Iraqi students at Egyptian universities

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 - 10:40 GMT

Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel Ghaffar discussed Monday with Iraqi Ambassador in Cairo Nayef el-Dulaimi ways of cooperation in the fields of higher education and scientific research between both countries.

Egypt provides 11k beds in 7 university dorms to receive COVID-19 cases

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 - 09:53 GMT

"This comes to prevent the recurrence of dangerous scenarios that we all see in some countries," Heikal said.

Academic final exams likely to be postponed as Covid-19 persists

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 - 02:38 GMT

The mid-term exams at universities will be canceled and the final exams will be postponed if the suspension of education continues.

Schools, universities suspended Thursday due to looming storm

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 - 03:01 GMT

Schools and universities will be suspended on Thursday due to the bad weather expected.

National reading competition launched for Egypt’s students, teachers

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 - 10:43 GMT

The names of the winners will be announced in June 2020 as the first winners of the four categories will be granted LE1 million each.

Helwan Uni. garners 27 medals in Championship for Disabled students

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 - 04:49 GMT

The championship was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and was attended by 21 Egyptian universities.

Egypt establishes new universities worth LE 48.5B

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 - 12:42 GMT

The universities include King Salman University , the Higher Academy of Sciences, the International University of El Alamein and the new Mansoura University for New Sciences.

MP suggests Egyptian students in Sudan return home due to study suspension

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 - 09:04 GMT

He referred to similar situations for Egyptian students studying in Syria, who returned to their home country after the situation deteriorated in Syria.

Europeans to study in international universities in Egypt: Min.

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 - 09:04 GMT

Ghaffar said on Sunday during the press conference that the future will witness many Europeans study in international universities in Egypt.

Egyptian universities ranking to improve in a year: Minister

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 - 10:36 GMT

Abdel Ghaffar stated that Egypt has 120,000 researchers, and produces a large number of research projects annually.

Cairo Uni. President discusses cooperation with British Council

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 - 12:53 GMT

Khasht met with Director of the British Council in Egypt Elizabeth White to discuss ways of cooperation between Cairo University and the British Council.

Sisi approves regulations for foreign universities in Egypt

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 - 06:30 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi approved law no. 162 of 2018 to establish and regulate branches of foreign universities and educational institutions in Egypt

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