- Establishment of King Salman International University with its three branches (Sharm El Sheikh, El Tor, Ras Sedr) at EGP 10.5 billion.

- Implementation of development projects at Al-Arish University in North Sinai at EGP 1.7 billion.

- Establishment of Suez University branch in Abu Rudeis, South Sinai, at EGP 2 billion.

- Establishment of East Port Said National University at EGP 4.6 billion.

- Establishment of New Ismailia National University at EGP 4.5 billion.

- Establishment of East Port Said Technological University at EGP 646 million.

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

- Universities contribute to achieving sustainable development in Sinai.

- Universities offer modern study programs that keep pace with the requirements of the labor market

As part of the Arab Republic of Egypt's celebrations of the 52nd anniversary of the glorious October victories, and in light of the great attention given by the political leadership to major national projects, especially in the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal cities, the higher education and scientific research sector has received significant support from the political leadership, which has contributed to the development of this important region under the “New Republic.

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized that the state attaches great importance to the development of the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal cities, with unprecedented support from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Thus, major national and development projects have been implemented. He explained that the state has implemented many projects in the field of higher education in Sinai and the Canal cities, at a total cost of 24 billion pounds, in addition to the ongoing construction of some faculties and the equipping of laboratories and workshops.

Dr. Ayman Ashour highlighted the significant expansion witnessed by the Egyptian higher education system in recent years, through establishing new universities, the opening of foreign university branches, and the granting of dual academic degrees in cooperation with prestigious international universities. He pointed out the diversity of the Egyptian higher education system, which includes public, private, national, and technological universities, branches of foreign universities, and the diversity of educational paths that meet the needs of the changing global labor market. He emphasized the ministry's keenness to enhance academic and research cooperation among educational and research institutions, as well as supporting means of communication that open broader horizons for scientific and academic partnership, which serve the state's priorities and contribute to building human skills.

For his part, Dr. Hassan Al-Damardash, President of Al-Arish University, confirmed that an unprecedented development plan has been launched to modernize and develop the university's infrastructure and educational and service facilities, with 21 projects funded at 1.7 billion pounds. Construction has begun on the medical complex and university hospital on 50 acres. The university hospital includes an emergency hospital, a Faculty of Pharmacy, a Faculty of Nursing, various clinics, and a place to host doctors and nursing teams. It aims to be a comprehensive medical center that provides the best health services to the people of Sinai.

In addition, the administrative headquarters of Al-Arish University in Cairo Governorate was inaugurated to support communication and administrative services. The foundation stone was also laid for Al-Arish Technological University as a specialized university to provide advanced technical and technological education that meets the needs of the labor market and national projects. He also emphasized that the university seeks to provide a modern educational environment that keeps pace with academic developments. Thus, eight new study programs in modern specializations have also been introduced to meet the needs of the labor market, pointing to the university's prominent role in community participation and local development in cooperation with the relevant state agencies.

Dr. Nasser Mandour, acting president of the New Ismailia National University, noted that the university is one of the most prominent national projects implemented in the eastern part of the canal. It is built on an area of 29 acres, at a total cost of approximately 4.5 billion pounds. The university offers many distinguished study programs in eight faculties during the current academic year 2025-2026. He pointed out that the university is keen on organizing awareness seminars and motivating students to participate in various competitions and student activities to develop their skills and abilities, as well as encouraging students to plant trees on campus and participate in service initiatives.

Moreover, Dr. Ashraf Hnijal, SU President, explained that construction work is continuing at the Suez University branch in Abu Redis, South Sinai, which will be the first branch of a public university in South Sinai, at a cost of around EGP 2 billion. The branch will be built on an area of 100 acres and will include 17 faculties and an integrated medical complex. He pointed out that construction work on the first phase of faculty buildings is nearing completion, explaining that each faculty building consists of a ground floor and four upper floors.

Dr. Ashraf Hussein, President of King Salman International University, confirmed that the university has three branches in South Sinai (El Tor, Ras Sedr, and Sharm El Sheikh) and is considered the first smart university in Sinai with a total cost of 10.5 billion pounds. The university offers modern and advanced study programs, and he confirmed that the university has signed several cooperation protocols with academic and industrial institutions to offer dual degrees in collaboration with major prestigious universities. He added that the university has launched several distinctive programs during the current academic year 2025/2026 in various scientific fields and specializations, in addition to focusing on practical training inside and outside the university to hone students' skills and develop their abilities.

Dr. Atef Alam Al-Din, President of East Port Said National University, stated that the university is built on 44 acres, at a total cost of 4 billion and 600 million pounds. He noted that the university offers academic programs in seven faculties during the 2025/2026 academic year and aims to provide an outstanding level of education and create a learning environment that encourages creativity and innovation, In addition to contributing to raising the quality of education and encouraging scientific research, it will provide scientific specializations that keep pace with developments in the labor market to prepare specialists in various fields, alongside its community role through providing various services and launching comprehensive development and service convoys in the Sinai region.

Dr. Heba Abdel-Aty, Acting President of East Port Said Technological University, explained that the university is built on 70,000 square meters, at a total cost of 646 million pounds, and offers new study programs that serve industry in the surrounding geographical area. The university also offers six programs in two faculties during the 2025/2026 academic year, namely the Faculty of Industrial Technology and Energy, which offers programs in ship maintenance and operation, wood industry technology, and food manufacturing technology, and the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Services Technology, which offers programs in tourism and travel technology, hotel services technology, and food and beverage services technology.

Dr. Adel Abdel Ghaffar, media advisor and official spokesperson for the ministry, stated that the interest in establishing and developing universities in the Sinai Peninsula and the Canal cities comes within the framework of the state's comprehensive vision to develop this precious part of the homeland, such as Al-Arish University, King Salman International University, the new National University of Ismailia, the National University of East Port Said, and the Technological University of East Port Said. He pointed out that the establishment of the SU branch in Abu Rudeis in South Sinai is nearing completion. Thus, it will be the first government university to be established in South Sinai.

The spokesperson added that universities encourage youth of Sinai and the Canal cities to continue their university education, spread cultural awareness among them, contribute to the comprehensive development of Sinai and the Canal cities, meet the growing demand for university education, and provide excellent educational opportunities for youth to qualify them to meet the needs of the labor market, in line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research.