Suez University hosted this morning the launch ceremony of the “Your Safety Matters to Us” initiative, which aims to enhance occupational safety and health standards in educational institutions as well as work and production sites. The event was attended by H.E. Mr. Mohamed Gibran, Minister of Labor; H.E. Major General (Ret.) Dr. Tarek Hamed El-Shazly, Governor of Suez; Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University; the Vice Presidents of the University; Dr. Abdullah Ramadan, Deputy Governor; members of the House of Representatives from Suez; college deans; and a distinguished group of executive and academic leaders.
The ceremony began with the national anthem, followed by the screening of a documentary produced by the Suez University Media Center entitled “Suez University Tells Its Story,” highlighting the University’s most significant achievements during the recent period.
In his address, H.E. Mohamed Gibran, Minister of Labor, affirmed that his presence today reflects the Ministry’s vision of placing the Egyptian citizen at the heart of the development process, in implementation of the directives and instructions of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic. This vision is pursued through training, employment, capacity building, and linking education with labor market needs. He noted that this vision was clearly embodied in the integrated program of activities witnessed by Suez Governorate.
The Minister pointed to the inauguration of the employment forum at the Vocational Training Center, with the participation of 26 major companies operating in Suez, providing approximately 1,700 real and sustainable job opportunities for the governorate’s youth. This, he emphasized, sends a clear message that partnership with the private sector is the cornerstone for combating unemployment and ensuring job stability.
He also referred to the celebration marking the awarding of training completion certificates to 100 trainees within the Ministry’s initiative to qualify 75,000 trainees nationwide, in line with labor market requirements and in support of decent and sustainable employment opportunities. These efforts, he stressed, are part of the Ministry’s plan to develop the vocational training system and to implement the President’s directives regarding the expansion of free training grants for youth.
Minister Gibran further highlighted the Ministry’s special focus on integrating persons with disabilities into the labor market, noting the presentation of employment contracts to them during the ceremony, reflecting firm belief in their capabilities and their role in participation and production without discrimination.
In the field of occupational safety and health, the Minister announced the launch of the “Your Safety Matters to Us” initiative from Suez University, aimed at spreading a culture of prevention within work environments and educational institutions, emphasizing that safety is not merely a procedure but a way of life and a firm commitment.
He also underscored the importance of the cooperation protocol being signed with Suez University, which seeks to support training and capacity building, promote awareness of rights and duties, disseminate the principles of occupational safety and decent work, and conduct studies that serve labor market needs, thus achieving integration between the state, the university, and the private sector.
The Minister concluded his remarks by stressing the importance of continued cooperation with Suez Governorate across all labor-related files, foremost among them raising awareness of the new Labor Law No. 14 of 2025 and ensuring its implementation in companies, factories, and all establishments, in a manner that strengthens labor relations, achieves balance and stability, and supports the path of development.
In his speech, H.E. Major General (Ret.) Dr. Tarek Hamed El-Shazly, Governor of Suez, affirmed that serious work, fair wages, and proper appreciation constitute the foundation of stability and development—principles the Egyptian state is keen to entrench through its legislation and policies. He explained that the new Labor Law reflects these values by regulating labor relations on clear and just foundations that safeguard the rights of all parties and provide a safe and stable work environment that encourages productivity and diligence, thereby supporting the national economy and achieving sustainable development.
The Governor expressed his pleasure at the visit of H.E. Mr. Mohamed Gibran, Minister of Labor, which reflects the state’s concern for labor and workers’ issues and the consolidation of social justice principles. He also welcomed Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, along with the college deans, faculty members, and leaders involved in the development and labor system.
He noted that Suez Governorate continues its full cooperation with all relevant institutions to implement policies and legislation that place the human being at the center of development, provide real job opportunities that preserve dignity, and support social stability. He concluded by welcoming the attendees and wishing Egypt continued progress and prosperity.
At the beginning of the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal delivered a welcoming address, affirming that hosting this event reflects the University’s steadfast mission to serve the community and prepare cadres capable of meeting labor market requirements. He explained that the initiative comes within the framework of fruitful cooperation among state institutions and in embodiment of the directives of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, who has accorded great importance to building the Egyptian citizen and qualifying youth as the nation’s true wealth and the cornerstone of its renaissance.
The University President also noted that the signing of the cooperation protocol between the Ministry of Labor and Suez University reflects the University’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with various institutions, in implementation of the Egyptian state’s vision and within the framework of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research launched by H.E. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. This ensures the preparation of qualified and competitive cadres capable of contributing to development and construction goals.
He reviewed the University’s efforts in launching Suez National University this year, which includes ten colleges offering modern academic programs that respond to labor market needs. He emphasized that these programs are designed to equip students with applied skills that enable them to compete and actively participate in building the national economy.
Ms. Lamyaa Mahmoud, Director of the Suez Directorate of Labor, also delivered a speech at the beginning of the ceremony, welcoming the distinguished attendees and expressing her appreciation for the support of H.E. Mr. Mohamed Gibran, Minister of Labor, and his commitment to enhancing workers’ rights and providing training and qualification opportunities for youth. She likewise commended the close cooperation with Major General (Ret.) Dr. Tarek Hamed El-Shazly, Governor of Suez, who pays great attention to empowering the governorate’s residents and linking them to available job opportunities across various sectors.
She reviewed the Directorate’s activities in organizing the labor market and safeguarding workers’ rights, noting that launching the “Your Safety Matters to Us” initiative from Suez University embodies this cooperation and aims to spread a culture of occupational safety and health within educational institutions and work and production sites, ensuring a safe work environment and enhancing the ability of young cadres to compete and actively participate in the development process.
This was followed by the presentation of 100 employment contracts to residents of Suez Governorate out of a total of 2,300 individuals appointed in private sector companies during November and December 2025; the awarding of training certificates to 100 trainees within the framework of the 75,000 vocational training opportunities initiative in production establishments, along with the delivery of their employment contracts; and the presentation of 30 employment contracts to persons with disabilities. Mohamed Gibran, Minister of Labor, and his commitment to enhancing workers’ rights and providing training and qualification opportunities for youth. She likewise commended the close cooperation with Major General (Ret.) Dr. Tarek Hamed El-Shazly, Governor of Suez, who pays great attention to empowering the governorate’s residents and linking them to available job opportunities across various sectors.
She reviewed the Directorate’s activities in organizing the labor market and safeguarding workers’ rights, noting that launching the “Your Safety Matters to Us” initiative from Suez University embodies this cooperation and aims to spread a culture of occupational safety and health within educational institutions and work and production sites, ensuring a safe work environment and enhancing the ability of young cadres to compete and actively participate in the development process.
This was followed by the presentation of 100 employment contracts to residents of Suez Governorate out of a total of 2,300 individuals appointed in private sector companies during November and December 2025; the awarding of training certificates to 100 trainees within the framework of the 75,000 vocational training opportunities initiative in production establishments, along with the delivery of their employment contracts; and the presentation of 30 employment contracts to persons with disabilities.
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