Under the Egyptian Sun: Rectors of Russian and Arab Universities Meet in Cairo

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Vladimir Stroyev, Rector of the State University of Management, participated in the Russian-Arab academic dialogue at the 5th Forum of the Federation of Rectors of Russian and Arab Universities, which took place on December 7 and 8 in Cairo, Egypt.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia Konstantin Mogilevsky addressed the participants and organizers with a welcoming address. "Today's event confirms that the partnership extends far beyond formal dialogue. It is built on the needs of our academic and scientific communities and their interest in working together. I am confident that the forum's results will facilitate the emergence of new forms of cooperation and the joint search for answers to modern challenges," Mogilevsky emphasized.

On the sidelines of the forum, a representative of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science held a meeting with Hossan Osman, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt.

Viktor Sadovnichy, President of the Russian Union of Rectors and Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University and Co-Chair of the Federation of Russian and Arab Universities, spoke via videoconference. The Russian side was also represented by Boris Borisenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Arab Republic of Egypt (ARE), and Vadim Zaychikov, Head of the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office in the ARE and Director of the Russian House in Cairo. The Egyptian side expressed particular interest in cooperation in artificial intelligence, nuclear and quantum technologies, as well as the implementation of dual degree programs in these areas. They also reaffirmed their commitment to detailed joint work on developing the regulatory framework, including mutual recognition of education.

The First Management University was represented by its Rector, Vladimir Stroyev, and Vice Rector, Dmitry Bryukhanov, as part of the delegation of Russian universities. Vladimir Vitalyevich presented a report at the panel session, "Artificial Intelligence Diplomacy: Building Bridges Through Innovation between Russia and the Arab World," and outlined the fundamentals of ethnocultural, career-oriented Russian language training for Arab students using AI. "The development of economic relations between Russia and the countries of the Middle East and Africa is contributing to the popularization of Russian higher education in the educational services market in Arab states. In recent years, the number of Arab students seeking education in Russia has begun to increase. This is confirmed by the number of students in the preparatory department and at the State University of Management. Currently, more than 100 students from Arab states are studying at the State University of Management—approximately 15% of the total international student body," emphasized our Rector.

Following the forum, a cooperation agreement was signed between the State University of Management and the Association of Arab Universities (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan).

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