Signing of a Cooperation Protocol between Matrouh University and Al-Azhar University

Friday - 22 August 2025

Matrouh University President Dr. Amr El-Masry signed a cooperation protocol with Al-Azhar University President Dr. Salama Dawoud on Friday. The signing ceremony was attended by Major General Khaled Shoeib, Governor of Matrouh; Dr. Islam Ragab, Deputy Governor of Matrouh; Major General Magdy El-Wasif, Secretary General of the Governorate; Engineer Hussein El-Senini, Assistant Secretary of the Governorate; Dr. Ramadan El-Sawy, Vice President of Al-Azhar University for Lower Egypt; Dr. Sayed Bakry, Vice President of Al-Azhar University for Education and Student Affairs; and Mohamed Abdel Khaleq, Secretary General of Al-Azhar University. Also present were the Matrouh Governorate Parliamentary Assembly, mayors, and sheikhs.
Dr. Amr El-Masry emphasized that the signing of the protocol reflects Matrouh University's commitment to building bridges of cooperation with prestigious educational institutions, primarily Al-Azhar University. This will enhance the exchange of academic and research expertise and open up broad horizons for students and faculty members to benefit from shared expertise. He noted that the university always strives to be an active player in serving the community and developing the governorate.
For his part, Dr. Salama Gomaa Daoud expressed his happiness at signing this protocol with Matrouh University, emphasizing that Al-Azhar University spares no effort in supporting border governorates and contributing to building the scientific and research capabilities of their citizens. He explained that cooperation between the two universities will represent a significant addition to the fields of education, scientific research, and community service. In his speech, Major General Khaled Shoeib, Governor of Matrouh, praised this fruitful cooperation, emphasizing that the governorate welcomes everything that serves the people of Matrouh and enhances the level of educational and research services, contributing to advancing the comprehensive development witnessed in the governorate.
On the sidelines of the event, commemorative shields were exchanged between the President of Matrouh University and the President of Al-Azhar University. The President of Matrouh University also presented the university shield to Major General Khaled Shoeib, Governor of Matrouh, in appreciation of his efforts and continuous support for the university.
The signing of this protocol comes within the framework of the two universities' commitment to integrating academic and research efforts and activating their roles in serving the community and developing the environment, in line with the goals of the Egyptian state and its vision for achieving sustainable development.