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Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, announced the unanimous renewal of confidence in Egypt, represented by Suez University, to continue chairing the Board of the African Union Centers of Excellence for another two years. The decision was made during the meetings of the network held in Nairobi, Kenya. This decision is considered both a continental and international achievement that reflects the significance of the Egyptian state and its leading position across the African continent.
The President of the University emphasized that this success comes as a translation of the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, who places great importance on the blue economy and strengthening relations with the African continent due to its strategic importance to Egypt. It also reflects the continuous support of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, who prioritizes the export of Egyptian expertise and the development of institutional capacities for African partners.
It is worth noting that this achievement did not emerge suddenly; rather, it is an extension of the active participation of the President of Suez University during the previous session held at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa. There, he established a professional Egyptian approach to leading this file and contributed to formulating strategies for governance and sustainability, as well as supporting African governments in confronting the challenges of climate change. Therefore, today’s unanimous renewal of confidence is regarded as the culmination of these ongoing efforts.
Prof. Dr. Osama Kaddour, Director of the Center of Excellence at the University and Chairman of the Board of the Centers, participated in the Nairobi meetings, which witnessed the expansion of the network through the accession of six new countries, bringing the total number of centers under the chairmanship of Suez University to fourteen. Dr. Kaddour also announced the readiness of the Faculty of Fish Resources to serve as the main headquarters for the Centers of Excellence across the continent and to host African students within its academic programs and joint international projects.
For his part, the President of the University issued immediate directives to integrate the new centers and launch advanced training programs. He also extended an official invitation to hold the Second International Conference on the Blue Economy this year at Suez University, aiming to establish it as a platform for continental and international cooperation.
In addition, Prof. Dr. Osama Kaddour, Director of the Center of Excellence at Suez University and Chairman of the Board of the Centers, expressed his gratitude to Dr. Hiyam Salih, Chairperson of the African Commission, and to the Kenyan government for their substantial support in ensuring the success of the meetings. He affirmed that this achievement reflects the continent’s confidence in Egypt and its academic leadership. He also highlighted the pivotal role of Prof. Dr. Mohamed El-Sabbagh, Dean of the Faculty of Fish Resources, who is leading the faculty’s efforts to become the regional headquarters of the Centers of Excellence through its distinguished scientific and research capabilities that can serve the entire African continent.