On the anniversary of the glorious October victories:

The higher education system is witnessing unprecedented progress in Sinai and the Canal Cities with the support of the political leadership.

- projects for higher education in Sinai and the Canal cities at a total cost of 23 billion pounds.

- Establishing King Salman International University with its three branches (Sharm el-Sheikh, Al-Toor, and Ras Sidr) with a total cost of 10.5 billion pounds.

- Implementing development projects at Al-Arish University in North Sinai with a total cost of 1.5 billion pounds.

- Establishing a Suez University branch in Abu Redis, South Sinai with a total cost of 1.9 billion pounds.

- Ismailia New National University, East Port Said National University, and East Port Said Technological University are some of the fruits of development in Canal Cities.

- Universities contribute to meeting the growing demand for university education.

As part of Egypt’s celebrations on the 51^st anniversary of the glorious October victories, and because of the political leadership's great interest in major national projects, especially in the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal Cities. Thus, the sector of higher education and scientific research has received considerable attention from the political leadership and contributed to the development of this region.

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, noted the efforts made by the Egyptian State under the leadership of Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to develop the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal Cities through the implementation of major national and development projects. This confirms the status of Sinai and Canal Cities in the priorities of the Comprehensive and Sustainable Development Map under Egypt's Vision (2030). He explained that the state has implemented many projects in the field of higher education in Sinai, at a total cost of 23 billion pounds. In addition, some faculties are being established and laboratories and workshops are being prepared.

The Minister also explained that the Egyptian State places education as its top priority as a means of progress and prosperity in all spheres of life, noting the diversity of the higher education system consisting of Public, Private, National, and technological universities in addition to branches of foreign universities and universities with a framework and international agreements and special laws as well as institutes. He emphasizes that this diversity contributes to the provision of modern interactive study programs that match the requirements of the national, regional, and international labor market.

Moreover, Dr. Adel Abdul Ghaffar, Media Advisor and Spokesperson of the Ministry stated that the establishment of many universities in the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal Cities is aimed at improving educational services provided to citizens. So, Al-Arish University, King Salman International University, Ismailia's New National University, East Port Said National University, and East Port Said Technological University were established. He noted that the branch of Suez University is being completed in South Sinai, which will become the first national university to be established in South Sinai, explaining that universities encourage Sinai and Canal Cities citizens to continue their university education, disseminate cultural awareness among them, and contribute to the development of Sinai and Canal Cities at all educational, scientific, social, and economic levels; as well as meeting the growing demand for university education and providing outstanding educational opportunities for youth.

Then, Dr. Hassan Al-Damardash, President of Al-Arish University, noted that the University has implemented many educational, service, and productive projects costing about 1.5 billion pounds adding that the university has 11 faculties and postgraduate institutes, highlighting the increase in the number of students enrolled in the university during the current academic year. He also notes the increased number of students enrolled in the university during the current academic year that reflects the security in Sinai as well as increasing the number of faculties to offer many diverse disciplines to students and accommodate larger numbers of students stressing that the university seeks to be a beacon of science and a locomotive for development in North Sinai.

Meanwhile, Dr. Nasser Mandor, Acting President of the New Ismailia National University, pointed out that the establishment of the New Ismailia National University is one of the most prominent national projects implemented in the east of the Canal with a total cost of Pounds 3.384 billion, it is built on 29 acres. He noted that the high turnout of students at the University during the academic year 2024/2025 is an indicator of the success of the New Ismailia National University in gaining the confidence of students and parents.

Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hnijal, the SU President, explained that the branch of Suez University in South Sinai is being established to be the first branch of a public university in South Sinai, with a total cost of 1.9 billion pounds. The branch is based on 100 acres and will include 17 faculties and a full-fledged medical complex, noting that construction has been completed for the first phase of faculties, which include faculties of (Science - Commerce - Literature - Education), all finishes and faculty buildings are being completed, and equipped according to predetermined schedules.

After that, Dr. Ashraf Hussein, President of King Salman International University, explained that the university has 3 branches in South Sinai (Ras Sidr, Taur, Sharm el-Sheikh), costing 10 billion and half billion pounds. It is the first smart university in Sinai and seeks to offer distinguished academic and professional programs. The University has signed several cooperation protocols with academic and industrial institutions. In addition to offering dual-degree courses in cooperation with major universities. The University launched several distinctive programs in various fields and scientific disciplines during the current academic year 2024/2025.

Nevertheless, Dr. Medhat al-Hadiq, President of East Port Said Technological University, noted that the university is based on an area of 70140 square meters at a total cost of 646 million Pound, confirming that the University offers new study programs that serve the industry in the surrounding geographical region. The University also offers 6 programs in two faculties during the academic year 2024/2025, confirming the University's endeavor to offer modern programs that match the needs of the labor market.

Finally, Dr. Atef Alamuddin, Acting President of East Port Said National University, stated that the university is set up on 44 acres, with an initial cost of about 3.7 billion pounds. He noted that it offers modern study programs that match the requirements of the labor market, confirming that the University aims to provide a distinguished educational level and create an educational environment that stimulates creativity and innovation The university also aims to contribute to raising the level of education and scientific research and provide the required scientific specializations commensurate with the development in the labor market to prepare specialists in various fields.