Egypt hosts medical conference and unveils university plans

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed the opening session of the 3rd Medical Conference of the Armed Forces College of Medicine in Cairo and announced new higher-education and health-sector initiatives.

• The event included the signing of a cooperation protocol between the Armed Forces College of Medicine and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, signed by Major General Doctor Ashraf Mohie and Dr. Kieran Ryan.
• El-Sisi said Kayan University will open in February 2027, with six new faculties (Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence) and capacity for about 25,000 students; he also directed Tahya Misr Fund to cover tuition for outstanding students and asked ministries to create a legal framework for educational endowments (Awqaf).