On November 2, 2026, Dr. Abdel Aziz Kansoua, Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, led a meeting for the council of trustees of the Egyptian University for Informatics. The meeting was attended by several high-profile individuals, including Dr. Ra'fat Hendy, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, and Dr. Amr Talat, former Minister of Communications and Information Technology.
The meeting discussed procedures for reconstituting the council of trustees and reviewed the university's vision and plan of action for the upcoming period. The council aims to enhance the university's role in preparing specialized cadres in information and communication technology fields, aligning with rapid technological advancements and labor market needs.
Dr. Abdel Aziz Kansoua emphasized the importance of continuing to develop the Egyptian University for Informatics as a specialized institution that prepares qualified human cadres in communications and information technology fields. He highlighted the need for integration between the Ministries of Higher Education and Communications to develop academic programs that meet labor market requirements.
Dr. Ra'fat Hendy, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stressed the importance of the university's role in preparing specialized cadres capable of keeping pace with rapid developments in the communications and information technology industry. He called for continued cooperation between the ministry and the university to provide youth with the skills and knowledge required by the labor market.
Dr. Amr Talat expressed his happiness at joining the university's council of trustees and emphasized his eagerness to cooperate with the distinguished group of experts and competencies. He looks forward to contributing to the university's continued progress, which began in 2019, and to preparing a generation of specialists in the information technology sector.
The council of trustees also included several prominent figures, such as Dr. Shreef Ali Mohamed Hamad, former Minister of Scientific Research, and Dr. Mohamed Ezzat Ahmed Abdel Rahim Hamadi, former CEO of the Sky Group. The meeting aimed to support the university's mission and enhance its position among specialized educational institutions.
At the end of the meeting, Dr. Amr Talat was elected as the head of the council of trustees of the Egyptian University for Informatics. This decision aims to benefit from his expertise and vision in supporting the university's progress and enhancing its role in preparing specialized cadres in information and communication technology fields.
Key points
- Egyptian Minister of Higher Education leads meeting for university council to discuss development plans and cooperation with industry stakeholders.
