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

Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelaziz Konsowa, met with Özlem Fidancı, president of Philips’ International Region, to discuss strengthening cooperation.

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

Konsowa also serves as acting minister of culture. The meeting brought him together with Philips’ regional leadership to explore closer ties in the research and industrial fields.

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