- Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour thanked the political leadership for their support of the national universities.
- The Minister confirmed that the Prime Minister's support for the national universities reflects his commitment to advancing higher education and scientific research.
- The Minister praised the efforts of former Ministers of Higher Education and state institutions in supporting national universities.
- Ashour appreciated the efforts of the Engineering Authority and the Ministry of Housing in making the national universities experience successful.
Minister of Higher Education confirms:
- The number of national universities will increase to 27 by 2025 to enhance development in Egyptian cities.
- The ministry is enhancing higher education through interdisciplinary programs at national universities to keep up with global challenges.
- Egyptian national universities are collaborating with leading international universities.
- There has been a noticeable increase in student enrollment at national universities due to the efforts of the Egyptian government.
- National universities in Egypt are attracting over 150,000 students.
Graduating a new batch from the international national universities is just the beginning of a long journey of achievements.
Prof. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister, attended the graduation ceremony of the first batch of students from the national universities of 2024 (King Salman International University, El Alamein International University, and Galala University), with the presence of Prof. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Mostafa Refaat, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Universities, and a group of Ministers of Planning and Economic Development, International Cooperation, Housing and Urban Communities, Justice, and Education and Technical Education, as well as the Governors of Matruh, Cairo, South Sinai, Suez, and Giza, universities presidents and their deputies, chairpersons of boards of trustees, leading figures from the Ministry of Higher Education, and media representatives. The event took place at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
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