14 May 2026

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy, President of Assiut University, was honored by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly during the grand ceremony organized by the Education Development Fund under the Prime Minister’s Office, held this morning in the New Administrative Capital, to launch the “One Million International Licenses Initiative” in cooperation with the global company Cisco, alongside the launch of the International Labor Market Observatory. The event was held on behalf of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, and under his patronage.

Professor Ahmed El-Minshawy received the honor in recognition of the distinguished performance of Assiut International Technological University in international licensing programs, freelancing, and the German language, as well as the university’s success in equipping students and graduates with the digital and linguistic skills required for both local and international labor markets.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment; Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education; Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade; and Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, in addition to several governors, members of the Education Development Fund Board of Directors, ambassadors, heads of international organizations, a delegation from the European Union, representatives of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and Cisco, as well as a large number of senior officials.

Professor Rasha Saad Sharaf, Secretary-General of the Education Development Fund, received the Prime Minister upon his arrival.

Professor El-Minshawy affirmed that this recognition reflects the Egyptian state’s commitment to supporting universities and educational institutions that contribute to building youth capacities. He emphasized Assiut International Technological University’s dedication to providing advanced training and qualification programs that prepare students and graduates for competitiveness in the modern labor market and enhance their capabilities in technology, digital skills, and freelancing.

The ceremony also witnessed the official announcement of the “One Million International Licenses Initiative,” which aims to qualify one million young men and women to obtain internationally accredited certifications in technology, foreign languages, and freelancing. It also included the launch of the International Labor Market Observatory, designed to monitor and analyze global labor market trends and link them to education and training pathways in Egypt, thereby guiding youth toward the most in-demand disciplines and skills worldwide.