Egypt’s Higher Education Minister Discusses Research-Industry Links With Philips

Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, met with Özlem Fidancı, head of Philips’ international region, to discuss strengthening cooperation.

The talks focused on linking scientific research with industry, placing collaboration between the ministry and the company at the centre of the meeting.

The discussion addressed a key area of higher education policy: connecting research activity with industrial needs and practical applications.

The brief account of the meeting did not detail specific projects, agreements or a timetable for further cooperation.