The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is carrying out a comprehensive strategy to boost Egypt’s position as a regional hub for higher education, scientific research and innovation, while enhancing universities’ role in supporting economic and social development in line with the state’s vision.

Urgent measures to enhance food security, regulate supply chains

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk has issued a series of immediate directives to all ministry sectors, affiliated authorities and agricultural directorates nationwide to begin implementing the presidential directives announced by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi during the inauguration of the Strategic Command Headquarters on Saturday.

Cairo, Paris bolster judicial co-operation, digital justice partnership

Egypt’s Minister of Justice, Counselor Mahmoud Helmy El Sherif, has highlighted the deep-rooted historical ties between Egypt and France, describing their legal and judicial partnership as a longstanding pillar of bilateral relations.

China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

China’s military test-fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday, state media reported, drawing criticism and concerns ‌from Japan, Australia and New Zealand over Beijing’s expanding military reach.

UN’s Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than anyone ‌can keep up, calling for globally harmonised rules to reduce potential risks – especially to children.