Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, opened the Higher Egyptian Universities and Institutions Youth Week earlier today. It was conducted under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Moustafa Madbouli, the Prime Minister, and hosted by Helwan University from 8 to 14 September in the presence of Prof. Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, the Minister of Youth and Sports.

As well, Prof. Dr. Ali Hussain Atta, the SU President, participated in the inauguration ceremony. It was attended by Presidents of Egyptian Public and Private Universities, the guests of the ceremony, which began with a national anthem, followed by the line show of the 44 participating universities' public and private universities.

After that, Prof. Dr. Al-Sayed Kandil, the President of Helwan University, welcomed participants from various Egyptian universities and higher institutes and wished everyone success and progress.

In his statement, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, the Minister of Youth and Sports, thanked Helwan University for this great effort in organizing this major event under the auspices of the Prime Minister, wishing everyone success and progress.

Furthermore, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, gave permission for the opening of the thirteenth University Youth Week, thanking the Minister of Youth and Sports for their support for the week. Moreover, he stressed that this event affirms a celebration of various student activities with the participation of all Egyptian universities governmental and private.

His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's interest in youth and student activities reflects his great opportunities to discover talents and abilities.