CAIRO - 23 April 2025: Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour revealed that the state has implemented numerous projects in higher education in Sinai, with a total cost of LE23 billion, in addition to the ongoing construction of several colleges and the equipping of laboratories and workshops.
Ashour’s statements come in the backdrop of Egypt celebrating the 43rd anniversary of the liberation of the Sinai Peninsula, and in light of the significant attention the political leadership gives to major national projects, especially in the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal cities.
Moreover, Ashour highlighted that major national and developmental projects have been implemented, underscoring the priority of Sinai and the Canal cities on the comprehensive and sustainable development map in line with Egypt's Vision 2030. He clarified that
The Minister explained that the Egyptian state places education at the forefront of its priorities, considering it a means for progress and achieving prosperity and flourishing.
He pointed to the diversity of the higher education system, which consists of governmental, private, national, technological universities, branches of foreign universities, universities with framework and international agreements and special laws, in addition to institutes.
He emphasized that this diversity contributes to offering modern interdisciplinary study programs that meet the requirements of the local, regional, and international labor markets.
Adel Abdel Ghaffar, the Media Advisor and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Higher Education, stated that the establishment of numerous universities in the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal cities comes within the framework of the state's comprehensive vision. He pointed out that the construction of the Suez University branch in Abu Redis, South Sinai, which will become South Sinai University, the first public university to be established in South Sinai, is nearing completion.
The official spokesperson added that the universities encourage the people of Sinai and the Canal cities to continue their university education, spread cultural awareness among them, and contribute to achieving comprehensive development in Sinai and the Canal cities, in addition to meeting the increasing demand for university education and providing distinguished educational opportunities for youth.
Hassan El-Demerdash, President of Arish University, indicated that the university has implemented numerous educational, service, and production projects costing approximately LE1.7 billion. The new projects included academic buildings, advanced laboratories, equipped classrooms, and modern integrated service facilities. These aim to improve the quality of education and scientific research and provide an ideal environment for students and researchers within the university.
He clarified that the university includes 11 faculties and a graduate studies institute, noting the increase in the number of students enrolled at the university due to the increase in the number of faculties and the offering of diverse specializations, accommodating larger numbers of students.
He affirmed that the university strives to provide a modern educational environment that keeps pace with academic developments, and that these expansions are part of the university's vision to align with academic and technological advancements.
Nasser Mandour, Acting President of the New Ismailia National University, pointed out that the university is one of the most prominent national projects implemented in the East Canal region, established on an area of 29 acres with a total cost of LE3.384 billion.
He noted that the university's mission is not limited to education and research but extends to supporting marginalized groups in society through participation in humanitarian initiatives and comprehensive convoys, to enhance the values of belonging and citizenship among students and to implement the university's community role.
Wed, Apr. 23, 2025
