President of Damietta University Participates in the Supreme Council of Universities Meeting at Port Said University

Prof. Dr. Hemdan Rabie Al-Metwally, President of Damietta University, participated today, Saturday, December 27, 2025, in the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities, held at the headquarters of Port Said University, under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in the presence of Dr. Mostafa Refaat, Secretary-General of the Council, along with university presidents and council members.

During the meeting, the Minister of Higher Education stressed the need for full preparedness for the first semester examinations of the current academic year, ensuring the regular presence of faculty members, teaching assistants, and administrative staff to guarantee the smooth running of examinations at universities and institutes.

The minister also emphasized the activation of the role of research centers, innovation incubators, and entrepreneurship within universities, encouraging international publication in prestigious scientific journals, as well as supporting applied scientific research aligned with sustainable development plans, within the framework of achieving the national strategy for sustainable innovation.

The council approved the guideline model for the strategic plan of the university education sector committees, in preparation for developing an integrated strategy for each sector committee. It also reviewed a report on the most prominent activities of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research during December.

The council expressed its thanks to Port Said University, headed by Dr. Sherif Saleh, for the warm hospitality and excellent organization. It also extended congratulations to Dr. Mahfouz Abdel Sattar on his appointment as President of Hurghada University.

The council discussed several important issues, including enhancing international cooperation, linking scientific research with industrial needs, improving the quality of the educational process, and reviewing a number of national initiatives and projects in the fields of higher education and scientific research.

At the conclusion of the meeting, several cooperation protocols were signed between Port Said University and a number of universities, research centers, and national institutions, contributing to supporting scientific research, training students, and aligning educational outcomes with labor market needs.