Egypt's parliamentary committee has approved the removal of Article 25 from the Kayan University law. The committee, formed to re-examine the article, made the decision during a meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The article had been objected to by the President of Egypt, who argued that it did not ensure equal opportunities for all students at Kayan University. The committee was chaired by Deputy Dr. Assem Al-Jazzar, and included representatives from various government ministries.
The committee's decision was made in response to the President's concerns about the article. The President's objection was seen as a way to ensure that the law is fair and equal for all students. Deputy Dr. Assem Al-Jazzar praised the President's objection, saying it reflected his commitment to upholding the law and ensuring that it is based on the principles of equality and justice. The committee's decision was also supported by government representatives.
The removal of Article 25 is seen as a significant development in the passage of the Kayan University law. The law aims to establish a new university for applied sciences. The committee has agreed to re-order the law's articles and prepare a report on its findings. The report will be presented to the full parliament for discussion and voting.
The committee's meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Hani Hanna, Assistant Minister of Defense Khaled Shahdi, and Legal Advisor to the Parliament Mohamed Abdelalim Kafari. Representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research were also present. The committee's decision reflects a collaborative effort between the parliament and the government.
The President's objection to Article 25 was seen as a way to ensure that the law is fair and equal for all students. The article had been criticized for potentially creating unequal opportunities for students in the military and civilian branches of the university. The committee's decision to remove the article has been welcomed by many as a step towards ensuring that the law is fair and just.
The Kayan University law is expected to be discussed further in the coming weeks. The parliament is expected to vote on the law after the committee's report is presented. The university is expected to offer a range of applied science programs and provide students with practical skills and knowledge.
The removal of Article 25 is seen as a positive development for the university and its students. The committee's decision reflects a commitment to fairness and equality in education. The university is expected to play an important role in Egypt's education sector and provide students with new opportunities for study and research.
Key points
- The Egyptian parliamentary committee has approved the removal of Article 25 from the Kayan University law.
- The article had been objected to by the President of Egypt, who argued that it did not ensure equal opportunities for all students.
- The committee's decision reflects a collaborative effort between the parliament and the government to ensure that the law is fair and equal for all students.
