Matrouh University President Participates in the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Scientific Research City and Praises Its Pioneering Achievements

Saturday - 16 August 2025

Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, affirmed the pioneering role played by the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications in supporting innovation, enhancing scientific research, and serving society. He pointed out that what the city has achieved over 25 years of hard work and accomplishments reflects its commitment to its mission of being a beacon of science and creativity, and an active contributor to achieving sustainable development.
In this context, and under the patronage of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, under the supervision of Dr. Mona Abdel Latif, Director of the City, organized the celebration ceremony of the Silver Jubilee on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its inauguration.
Dr. Hossam El-Din Othman, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Innovation and Scientific Research Affairs, emphasized the importance of the role played by the City in supporting innovation and serving society, stressing that scientific research is the driving force of sustainable development.
In her speech, Dr. Mona Abdel Latif affirmed that the celebration of 25 years represents an important milestone to launch towards a brighter future, confirming the continued commitment of the City to implement the strategies of the State and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and to develop innovative solutions to national challenges in the fields of education, health, energy, water, environmental protection, information technology, agriculture, and food security. She also highlighted the preparation of research cadres, strengthening local and international cooperation, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and contributing to the dissemination of scientific awareness. The celebration included a film presentation about the City’s journey, honoring former directors in recognition of their sincere efforts and strategic vision that contributed to placing the City on the regional and international scientific research map, as well as honoring distinguished employees and the City’s members who assumed national and international leadership positions. The program also included an artistic performance by the Cultural Palaces Choir, a tour of a mini-exhibition showcasing research outputs, and another tour of the Cloud Computing Center.

The celebration was attended by Dr. Hossam El-Din Othman, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Innovation and Scientific Research Affairs; Prof. Dr. Walaa Mohamed Sheta, CEO of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding Authority; Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Deputy Director of the City of Scientific Research for Academic and Research Affairs; in addition to many presidents of research centers, university presidents and their deputies, representatives of the Armed Forces, former directors of the City of Scientific Research and their representatives, deans of the City’s research institutes, a number of chairmen of industrial company boards, representatives from the Ministry of Endowments, a representative of the Diocese of Borg El Arab and Amreya and its affiliates, along with members of the research and teaching staff from various research centers and universities. At the conclusion of the celebration, Dr. Mona Abdel Latif pointed out the City’s commitment to continue its journey towards achieving further accomplishments, noting that the City will remain a vital hub for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, and will work on enhancing partnerships between academic and industrial circles to translate research ideas into value-added products and services.
It is worth mentioning that the City was established in 1993 by Presidential Decree No. 85 of 1993 under the name “Mubarak City for Scientific Research and Technological Applications Authority,” and its name was changed to its current one in 2011. The City currently includes 5 research institutes and 2 technology centers, occupying an area of 225 feddans in New Borg El Arab City, west of Alexandria.