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Egypt invests LE 25.6 billion in higher education development across Sinai and Canal regions
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The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced an investment of LE 25.6 billion to develop higher education in the Sinai Peninsula and Canal cities, coinciding with the 44th anniversary of the Sinai Liberation. Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdel Aziz Qanswa, stated that these projects are part of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi鈥檚 vision for national development, aiming to create specialized academic hubs that meet global labor market demands and support sustainable development. Key projects include King Salman International University, with three campuses and an investment of LE 10.5 billion, offering dual-degree programs. Arish University is undergoing upgrades worth LE 1.7 billion, while the Suez University Abu Rudeis Branch, the first public university branch in South Sinai, was established at a cost of LE 3.5 billion. New National Universities, East Port Said National University and New Ismailia National University, represent investments of LE 4.6 billion and LE 4.5 billion respectively. Additionally, East Port Said Technological University, an industrial-support hub built for LE 808 million, is set to graduate its first cohort this academic year. Ministry spokesperson Adel Abdel Ghaffar highlighted that the diverse range of institutions aims to foster academic collaboration and prepare a skilled workforce. University leaders reported high student enrollment, indicating public trust in the quality of education and the s
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