The government is stepping up efforts to develop higher education and scientific research in the Sinai Peninsula and Suez Canal cities, with investments of around LE 25.6 billion in national projects aimed at supporting comprehensive and sustainable development in the region.
The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Centre said the initiatives seek to expand access to quality university education, upgrade educational and research infrastructure, and equip graduates with the skills needed to meet labour market demands and contribute to development.
The projects form part of the state’s broader strategy to strengthen human, urban and economic development in Sinai and the Suez Canal region, while improving the quality of educational and research services and aligning academic outcomes with local development priorities.
In an infographic published on its official social media platforms on Sunday, the centre highlighted the national projects being implemented across the region, noting that investment in higher education and scientific research has reached roughly LE25.6 billion.
The government is also expanding the number of faculties and introducing new academic programmes, alongside upgrading laboratories and training workshops to strengthen universities’ educational and research capabilities and enable them to respond more effectively to the region’s development needs.
Universities across Sinai and the Suez Canal cities are also playing an increasingly important role in supporting development, extending beyond their core educational mission to provide healthcare and community services and participate in development projects and activities.
By linking higher education and scientific research to the needs of local communities, these institutions are helping improve quality of life and make better use of the region’s available resources and development potential.
