The Ministry of Higher Education has allocated US$207,5 million for a project to bring AI to universities, which is in line with the national education development strategy. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The project includes creating smart campuses, moving exams to an online format, developing e-platforms and infrastructure, and improving the learning process.  At the same time, there has been a rapid growth in the popularity of specialties related to computer science, information technology, and…

Amr El-Samadouni, Secretary-General of the International Transportation and Logistics Services Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, notes the important role of maritime transport in Egypt’s economic development. The state is keen to improve ports and modernise infrastructure to stimulate sustainable growth. Ports play a key role in accommodating industry and supporting domestic production. The Egyptian government is actively working with international companies to improve ports and enhance their global ranking. The future of maritime transport until 2030 aims to…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi addressed the nation, stressing the importance of economic reforms and industrial localisation as key priorities of his new term. He emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting the private sector and providing social protection for vulnerable groups. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to political openness and reform, particularly in empowering youth and advancing women’s rights. Looking to the future, President Al-Sisi outlined the main priorities of…

Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir met with acting Chinese Ambassador to Cairo Zhang Tao to discuss the establishment of a Chinese industrial zone on the Mediterranean coast. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. It will feature both traditional and modern manufacturing. The project is designed to facilitate the transfer of expertise and advanced technology to Egyptian specialists. The growing interest of Chinese companies in setting up factories in Egypt emphasises the potential benefits of combining…

Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar presented the first version of the basic regulations for health facilities. It included family planning services and comprehensive health care for women during pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and children under five years of age. It also provides a wide range of health services for all citizens through primary health care facilities across the country, including detection and management of chronic diseases and provision of necessary continuing care. This is reported by Daily…

Egyptian authorities have signed agreements with seven international developers to implement green hydrogen and renewable energy projects. The contracts will help attract more than US$40 billion in investment into the country’s economy over the next 10 years. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The agreements also cover the production of green ammonia. The projects are expected to be realised in the Suez Canal economic zone. Hala El-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development revealed…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour held a meeting on Saturday. During the meeting, the dignitaries discussed improving the quality, efficiency and competitiveness of Egypt’s university education. The Minister of Higher Education reported on the government’s strategy for technological education and the establishment of technological universities in all governorates. The president also instructed to continue working on the Egyptian Knowledge Bank initiative, which contributes to improving…

EGYPT has applied to join the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) bloc. Georgy Borisenko, the Russian ambassador to the North African country, revealed the development. The envoy said Egypt had applied to join the group because one of the initiatives that BRICS was currently engaged in, such as the maximum transfer of trade to alternative currencies or the creation of a joint currency, was important to them. “Egypt is very interested in this,” Borisenko said, as per…

CAIRO, May 22 (Xinhua) — Egypt will import 170,000 cattle and sheep for the upcoming Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha, the Egyptian Agriculture Ministry announced on Monday. The imports include 150,000 calves and 20,000 sheep, the ministry said, adding that in which 45,000 will be slaughtered immediately, and the remaining 105,000 will be fattened.  The measure aims to provide sufficient meat at reasonable prices for Eid al-Adha, one of the most important holidays for Muslims, Egypt’s Agriculture Minister Al-Said Al-Qusair said…

KHARTOUM The security situation in Sudan has deteriorated sharply in recent days, prompting many countries to evacuate their diplomats and citizens. A three-day nationwide ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian efforts and evacuations appears to be holding. After 48 hours of intense negotiations, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have agreed to a nationwide ceasefire starting at midnight on April 24, to last for 72 hours. Previous attempted ceasefires have failed.The two parties continued to…