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Middle East
13 hours ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// FM affirms full support for development projects in Chad
CAIRO, July 21 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty Monday reaffirmed government's full support for development projects in Chad, particularly in the domains of infrastructure, energy, education, health, agriculture and capacity building. Abdelatty made the remarks during a short visit to the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, on Monday ahead of beginning of his West Africa tour, where he met with Chad's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahamat Saleh Annadif. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on key regional issues of mutual concern, a top of which is the situation in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa and their implications for the stability of the continent. Abdelatty praised the recent advancement of Egyptian-Chadian relations, highlighting top priority attached by Egypt to finalizing the land road project linking Egypt and Chad. He emphasized the importance of the project for boosting trade exchange and facilitating the movement of people and goods between the two countries. Abdelatty expressed readiness of Egyptian companies to support Chad's efforts in constructing dams and rainwater harvesting wells. Furthermore, he emphasized Egypt's commitment to supporting the establishment of a diplomatic studies institute in Chad to train Chadian cadres. He also voiced support for the prompt finalization and inauguration of the Alexandria University campus in N'Djamena. (MENA) A A E/M O H
Egypt Independent
a day ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
FM affirms full support for development projects in Chad
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty on Monday, July 21, 2025, reaffirmed government's full support for development projects in Chad, particularly in the domains of infrastructure, energy, education, health, agriculture and capacity building. Abdelatty made the remarks during a short visit to the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, on Monday ahead of beginning of his West Africa tour, where he met with Chad's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahamat Saleh Annadif. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on key regional issues of mutual concern, a top of which is the situation in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa and their implications for the stability of the continent. Abdelatty praised the recent advancement of Egyptian-Chadian relations, highlighting top priority attached by Egypt to finalizing the land road project linking Egypt and Chad. He emphasized the importance of the project for boosting trade exchange and facilitating the movement of people and goods between the two countries. Abdelatty expressed readiness of Egyptian companies to support Chad's efforts in constructing dams and rainwater harvesting wells. Furthermore, he emphasized Egypt's commitment to supporting the establishment of a diplomatic studies institute in Chad to train Chadian cadres. He also voiced support for the prompt finalization and inauguration of the Alexandria University campus in N'Djamena.
Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt places premium on completing road-linking project with Chad: FM Abdelatty in N'Djamena - Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed on Sunday to his Chadian counterpart, Abderaman Koulamallah, that Cairo places a premium on completing the road linking the two nations, as it aims to boost trade and facilitate the movement of people and goods between the two countries. This announcement was made during a meeting in the Chadian capital of N'Djamena, before the Egyptian top diplomat embarking on a tour of West African countries, which includes Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, and Senegal. A Foreign Ministry statement said Abdelatty praised the recent progress in Egyptian–Chadian relations, highlighting Egypt's full support for development projects in Chad, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, energy, education, health, agriculture, and capacity building. The Egyptian foreign minister emphasized to Koulamallah that Cairo is keen on supporting Chad in constructing dams and rainwater harvesting wells. Egypt's top diplomat also affirmed Egypt's commitment to assisting Chad in establishing a diplomatic studies institute to train Chadian cadres and expressed hope for the swift completion and inauguration of Alexandria University's branch in N'Djamena. The statement added that the meeting between the foreign ministers included an exchange of views on key regional issues of mutual concern, foremost among them the situation in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, and their implications for the continent's stability. Connecting two nations In February, the Ministry of Transport revealed details of the road project connecting Egypt to Chad via Libya. The transport ministry stated that the road comprises three sectors, the first of which is currently under construction, extending from East Oweinat to the Kufra border crossing. The second sector within Libyan territory spans 390 kilometres, while the third sector, from the Chadian border to Ibsha, passing through the city of Am Jiras, spans 930 kilometres. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Arab Contractors Company and the Libyan government to initiate survey and environmental studies, as well as preliminary design works, for the road connecting the Kufra area in southeastern Libya, on the border with Egypt, and extending into Libyan territory up to the border with Chad. The transport ministry added that the Arab Contractors Company also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chadian government to initiate survey and environmental studies, as well as the preliminary design for the third sector, from the Libyan-Chadian border to the city of Am Jiras. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Leaders
6 days ago
- Politics
- Leaders
Abdel Wahab El-Messiri: Intellectual Journey of Tracing Zionism's Impact on Mideast Strife
Abdel Wahab El-Messiri, an Egyptian scholar, author and intellectual, has carved his name among the most prominent thinkers in the modern Arab world, with an intellectual journey spanning more than 30 years. El-Messiri dedicated most of his works to studying Zionism and Western modernity, in a bid to understand the roots of the Middle East conflicts. As a result, he produced over 50 books and numerous articles, including his magnum opus the Encyclopedia of Jews, Judaism and Zionism. Pursuit of Knowledge Abdel Wahab El-Messiri was born in Damanhour, Egypt, in 1938, where he received his primary and secondary education. He studied English literature at the Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University. In 1959, he got his BA degree and was appointed as a teaching assistant of English literature. El-Messiri moved to the US in 1963, in pursuit of higher studies. There, he received a MA in English and comparative literature from Columbia University in 1964, followed by a PhD in the same field from Rutgers University in 1969. Professional Career El-Messiri held many positions in prestigious institutions. Upon his return to Egypt, he worked as a professor emeritus of English and comparative literature at Ain Shams University. He also worked as a professor of English and Literature in several Arab universities, including King Saud University (1983-1988), and the University of Kuwait (1988-1989). He was also a visiting professor at Nasser Military Academy in Egypt and the International Islamic University in Malaysia. Owing to his expertise, El-Messiri was appointed as a consultant on Zionism and a member of the Board of Experts at Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (1970-1975) and a cultural advisor to the Permanent Delegation of the Arab league to the UN, New York (1975-1979). He was also a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Islamic and Social Sciences University in Leesburg, Virginia, US, and an editorial advisor to several annual academic journals published in Malaysia, Iran, the US, England, and France. Quenching Intellectual Thirst While in the US, Abdel Wahab El-Messiri had the chance to engage with a Zionist family and a Jewish friend, which allowed him to look deeply into the history of Zionism and to see the life in Israel in a different way. ' By 1965, I had come to know Zionism from within and this opportunity colored my views. I was the first Egyptian to write about it with more than a superficial knowledge picked up at random ,' El-Messsiri said in an interview with Al-Ahram Weekly. ' I was also the first one to predict the Intifada and the advent of the stone-throwing children, four years before it actually came to pass,' he noted. He added that he was not afraid of Zionism because he had ' a deep understanding of its mechanisms and I am full of optimism regarding the ultimate fate of the Palestinians ,' he said. El-Messiri was shocked by the news of the Six-Day War in 1967, during which Israel occupied Egypt's Sinai and other Arab territories. This sparked his interest to study the origins of the Middle East strife, driven by a strong desire to 'know the enemy.' Thus, he started to study the Zionist thought cognitively. This led him to produce his first book 'The End of History: An Introduction to Studying the Structure of Zionist Thought' in 1972. After that, a series of books and studies about Judaism and Zionism followed, including 'Encyclopedia of Zionist Concepts and Terms: A Critical Vision' in 1975. El-Messiri decided to expand his work into a broader collective and cultural view of the Zionist project, resulting in his 8-volume seminal publication, 'Encyclopedia of Jews, Judaism and Zionism: A New Interpretive Model,' published in 1999. Zionism Unpacked Abdel Wahab El-Messiri's focused his research on Jews, Judaism and Zionism; secularism; Western culture; modernism and postmodernism; literary theory and comparative literature. However, Zionism formed the largest segment of his scholarly output. To establish a collective view of the Zionist project, he studied the modernist Western thought with its philosophical and cultural basis. This resulted in a critical study of Western civilization, and a broader philosophy that involved a contemporary 'Islamic' modernism that can address issues stemming from Western modernity, especially in the postmodern era. A Political Project El-Messiri viewed Zionism as a political ideology rooted in Western imperial modernity. In his work, he drew a line between Judaism as a religion and Zionism as a political project. He rejected all forms of racism, refraining from using biased terms and debunking myths around Jews. El-Messiri viewed the Zionist thought as Western in essence and one of the byproducts of the modern Western imperialist ideology. ' Zionist thought is thoroughly Western in its essence. The Zionist worldview is one of the many byproducts of modern Western imperialist ideology ,' he wrote in his book Zionism and Western Civilization. ' This is clear in the 'apologetics' put forth by Zionists: arguments crafted to deflect blame and justify aggressive acts, wrapping them in a cloak of meaning. Though they include some Jewish elements, these apologetics are essentially Western to the core,' El-Messiri added. Encyclopedia of Jews, Judaism and Zionism In his magnum opus, the Encyclopedia of Jews, Judaism and Zionism, El-Messiri offered a comprehensive analysis of the history of Jews and the Zionist groups and their relation to Israel. The publication is comprised of 8 volumes; each consists of around 450 pages and is divided into chapters and sections, discussing a specific subject. The first volume introduces the work's theoretical framework. Meanwhile, volumes 2,3, and 4 discusses the Jewish groups. The fifth volume discusses Judaism, while the sixth volume discusses Zionism. Volume 7 focuses on Israel as a Zionist occupier, while the last volume is dedicated to indexes. The Egyptian author also published a brief edition for the encyclopedia, consisting of two volumes, providing a summary for the basic material in a way accessible to the non-specialist readers. El-Messiri argued that Zionism uses European race theory to move the Jewish people out of Europe and justify the killing of Palestine's indigenous people to replace them. He thought that Israel could have existed without the Belfour Declaration or the Torah promise as a result of the 'population transfer' mechanisms, which represent a secular concept rather a religious one and were used by the Western civilization during its renaissance. The Egyptian scholar also concluded that Israel is part of the Western colonial formation and a functional client state for the US. Prominent Publications El-Messiri boasted a rich writing career, involving more than 50 books and dozens of articles. His work covered a diverse range of topics, such as Zionism, postmodernism, secularism, Muslim political thought, Palestinian liberation movements, the Intifada, Palestinian poetry, English literature and children stories. Abdel Wahab El-Messiri's writings include publications in Arabic and English, many of which were translated into several languages. His articles also featured in prestigious newspapers, such as Al-Ahram, Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Hayah, Journal of Arabic Studies, Journal of Palestine Studies, and New York Times. His most prominent English publications include: The Land of Promise: A Critique of Political Zionism Israel and South Africa: The Progression of a Relationship A Lover from Palestine and Other Poems Three Studies in English Literature The Palestinian Wedding: A Bilingual Anthology of Contemporary Palestinian Resistance Poetry Meanwhile, El-Messiri's Arabic publications include: The End of History: An Introduction to the Study of the Structure of Zionist Thought Encyclopedia of Zionist Concepts and Terms: A Critical Perspective Judaism, Zionism, and Israel: A Study in the Spread and Decline of the Zionist Vision of Reality Selections from English Romantic Poetry: Essential Texts and Some Historical and Critical Studies The Zionist Ideology: A Case Study in the Sociology of Knowledge The Palestinian Intifada and the Zionist Crisis: A Study in Perception and Dignity Zionism, Nazism, and the End of History: A New Civilizational Vision Encyclopedia of Jews, Judaism and Zionism: A New Interpretive Model Zionism and Western Civilization The Collapse of Israel from Within The End of the Journey Throughout his writing journey, El-Messiri received dozens of threats to his life. These included 13 threat letters from the Israeli former Knesset member and founder of the Zionist Kach group, Meir Kahane, while he was working on the Encyclopedia of Jews, Judaism and Zionism. As a result, the Egyptian security authorities provided protection to El-Messiri. However, he downplayed these threats and never backed down, publishing his book that has garnered great popularity. After a long battle with cancer, Abdel Wahab El-Messiri passed away in a hospital in Cairo on July 3, 2008, at the age of 70, ending an unparalleled intellectual journey that challenged conventional thought and left its mark on the cultural landscape of the modern Arab world. Short link : Post Views: 7
Web Release
17-06-2025
- Science
- Web Release
HBMSU and Alexandria University Celebrate Graduation of First Batch from Joint Master's Program in Innovation and Change Management
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), led by H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, and Alexandria University, led by H.E. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, celebrated the graduation of the first batch from the 'Master of Science in Innovation and Change Management' program. This marks the first time the program is offered in Egypt as a joint academic degree between the two universities, based on the smart learning model. The ceremony was attended by academic leaders from both institutions, including Dr. Mostafa Mahmoud Nour El-Din, Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation; Dr. Ahmed Ankit, Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Fahad Mohammed Rashid Al Saadi, Vice Chancellor for Learner Development. From Alexandria University, attendees included Prof. Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research; Dr. Sameh Shehata, Supervisor of the International Relations Office; and Dr. Bushra Salem, Deputy Supervisor of the Office. In his welcoming remarks, Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa expressed his pride in the fruitful collaboration with HBMSU, praising the efforts of both parties in launching this specialized program aimed at preparing future leaders capable of navigating global transformations and national strategies. He highlighted the importance of the program's educational model, which combines traditional learning with smart e-learning, and noted that this initiative marks the beginning of a promising academic partnership that will enrich graduate programs and strengthen academic presence in advanced education fields. For his part, Prof. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar expressed his joy at the graduation of the first cohort of this joint program, describing it as the result of cooperation between two leading Arab universities. He emphasized the shared commitment to graduating change leaders and entrepreneurs equipped with the skills to shape the future. He noted that the program represents a unique model in Arab higher education, delivered through a hybrid learning approach that combines synchronous and asynchronous education, offering learners a flexible and in-depth academic experience. Dr. Al Awar added that the partnership with Alexandria University—one of Egypt's most prestigious institutions—offers significant added value and reflects HBMSU's vision of building strategic partnerships to support the future of education in the region. He also expressed hope to expand the collaboration to include new programs across various fields, enhance research activities, promote knowledge exchange, and offer training programs aligned with Egypt's Vision 2030. Graduates of the program expressed their pride in obtaining this distinguished degree, confirming that the program enriched their knowledge and broadened their thinking through innovative teaching methods. They extended their sincere thanks and appreciation to both universities for providing an inspiring and integrated learning environment. It is worth noting that the 'Master of Science in Innovation and Change Management' program was launched in the academic year 2020–2021 under the hybrid learning model. It targets graduate students who aim to gain advanced skills in leading change, applying innovation strategies, and addressing transformation challenges in various work environments by developing creative thinking tools and building a flexible organizational culture responsive to future shifts.
