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See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Amb. Abu Zaid Discusses Egypt's Soft Power & Security Partnership with EU
Mohamed Wadie This interview with Ambassador Ahmed Abu Zeid, Egypt's ambassador to Brussels, highlights how Egyptian diplomacy seeks to use culture as a powerful tool of soft power, and how security and defense relations between Egypt and the EU are expanding amid current challenges. In the context of evolving Egypt–Europe relations, the vital role of cultural and diplomatic dimensions in enhancing Egypt's image and strengthening its connection with European partners cannot be overlooked. Highlighting Egypt's Civilizational Image in Europe: The Power of Culture and Soft Power The ambassador discussed Egypt's image in Europe. He emphasized that Egypt's foreign policy relies primarily on the cultural dimension and soft power through organizing major cultural events and seminars that showcase Egyptian civilization and history, such as planning the inauguration celebration of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which was supposed to be presented before European leaders in Brussels. Egyptian films are also screened and artistic groups are brought to participate in Europe, with plans to intensify these activities in the coming year. He stressed that 50% of the success of Egyptian diplomacy is achieved through this cultural dimension, as the other party's awareness of Egyptian history and culture grants Egypt a unique status in international relations. The ambassador added that the embassy itself strives to be a civilizational model before its partners. Furthermore, Abu Zaid connected culture with education through programs like Erasmus Plus and 'Efraison' for scientific research and skills development, as investment in human capital is at the core of cooperation strategy between Egypt and the European Union. He pointed to attempts to facilitate the recognition of Egyptian educational certificates in Europe and cooperation programs in scientific research that allow Egyptian researchers to benefit from European research networks with joint funding. He concluded by affirming that the current challenge is the rise in military spending in Europe, which reduces allocations for soft power, putting pressure on cultural and educational investment despite its great importance in enhancing understanding and cooperation among peoples. Defense and Security Partnership: Ongoing Dialogue and Advanced Cooperation Abu Zaid also discussed that there is ongoing political and security dialogue between Cairo and European countries, including cooperation on counterterrorism and transnational crimes. He pointed out that relations between Egypt and countries like France, Germany, and Italy in the defense field are advanced and extensive, and that all channels of cooperation are always open for all defense-related topics. He confirmed that this cooperation evolves as the level of political dialogue advances, reflected in meetings such as the Partnership Council or the European Summit where all relevant topics, including security and defense issues, are discussed. Therefore, the ambassador saw a wide horizon for defense cooperation between Egypt and the European Union despite current geopolitical challenges. This interview reflected a comprehensive Egyptian diplomatic vision that takes into account politics, culture, education, and security to promote Egypt's standing in the heart of Europe and on the international stage generally. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Entrepreneur
16-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
EU-funded 3E Partnership Project coordinated by Business and Technology University Hits the First Milestone
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur Georgia, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The EU-funded and supported 3E‑Partnership Project has reached a significant milestone in its mission to modernize higher education institutions in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine. The project was launched in December 2023 under the Erasmus+ CBHE program. Its mission is built on two strategic pillars – facilitating knowledge generation and building mutually reinforcing partnerships. These foundations have already catalyzed academic changes among participant institutions and have strengthened regional collaboration in the field of energy efficiency. To strengthen cross-border and interdisciplinary collaboration, a series of impactful knowledge-sharing events and study visits have been organized as part of the project. Study visits to European universities and energy labs offered firsthand exposure to best practices in energy efficiency education and practices. The visits brought together academic communities and practitioners from Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine to engage with leading European institutions and to explore how similar initiatives might be adapted in their home institutions. These visits offered participants direct access to energy efficiency labs, the most updated infrastructure, experts and knowledge. Special attention was given to the design and implementation of energy efficiency education and research programs, allowing participants to gain a deeper understanding of how academic content can align with industry needs. One of the highlights was the September 2024 visit to KU Leuven Ghent Campus, which focused on engineering education reform, particularly the integration of energy-efficient technologies and sustainability across academic curricula. The sessions underlined the value of industry-academia collaboration and enabled participants to engage with researchers, faculty and industry professionals. As a representative of POLIMI team observed: ,,The value of the cooperation in the project is quite high since a new working network has been created." One of tangible outcomes of the first project phase is the co-creation of modern and innovative curricula. The curriculum development process within the 3E-Partnership Project has been designed as a collaborative effort between European and non-European partner institutions, ensuring the integration of best practices in energy efficiency education. Guided by the SCALE methodology—Study Visits, Course Material sharing, Adaptation, Localized efforts and Energy focus—partners collaborated in three stages: Study Visit Insights provided exposure to effective teaching and interdisciplinary approaches. Material and Resource Sharing from EU partners supplied high-quality teaching content. Course Prioritization and Adaptation by non-EU partners tailored curriculum to local academic, regulatory, and infrastructural realities This process, supported by regular virtual meetings, workshops and consortium feedback loops, led to the preparation of BA and MA Courses. As the participants from Georgia's Technical University shared: ,,It was Extremely beneficial for the partner universities to learn best European experience but also share their experience as well. Thanks to this productive cooperation… detailed curricula were developed." Looking Ahead: A Shared Path to Climate Action As the project's first phase wraps up, the team prepares for the next significant steps, which means - enacting all the gained knowledge and putting the designed curriculum into practice. This successful milestone signals more than just academic advancement: it marks a shared commitment to climate resilience, higher education modernization and a future with enhanced regional cooperation. Stay tuned as the 3E‑Partnership enters its next chapter toward transforming regional academic cooperation and promoting dialogue for more resilient and sustainable energy efficiency practices. Project Partners: Business and Technology University (BTU, Georgia) - Project Coordinator Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven, Belgium) Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI, Italy) Universidade da Coruna (UDC, Spain) Georgian Technical University (GTU, Georgia) Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University (TESAU, Georgia) Energy Efficiency Centre Georgia (EECG, Georgia) Donetsk National Technical University (DONNTU, Ukraine) Ukrainian State University of Science and Technology (USUST, Ukraine) ADA University (ADA, Azerbaijan) Khazar University (KU, Azerbaijan) Project website Project Facebook
Daily Mail
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Ireland's top university cuts all ties with Israel after major student protest
Ireland's prestigious Trinity College Dublin said on Wednesday that it would cut all links with Israel in protest at 'ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law'. The university's board informed students by email that it had accepted the recommendations of a taskforce to sever 'institutional links with the State of Israel, Israeli universities and companies headquartered in Israel'. The recommendations would be 'enacted for the duration of the ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law', said the email sent by the board's chairman Paul Farrell. The taskforce was set up after part of the university's campus in central Dublin was blockaded by students for five days last year in protest at Israel's actions in Gaza. Among the taskforce's recommendations approved by the board were pledges to divest 'from all companies headquartered in Israel' and to 'enter into no future supply contracts with Israeli firms' and 'no new commercial relationships with Israeli entities'. The university also said that it would 'enter into no further mobility agreements with Israeli universities'. Trinity has two current Erasmus+ exchange agreements with Israeli universities: Bar Ilan University, an agreement that ends in July 2026, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which ends in July 2025, the university told AFP in an email. The board also said that the university 'should not submit for approval or agree to participate in any new institutional research agreements involving Israeli participation'. It 'should seek to align itself with like-minded universities and bodies in an effort to influence EU policy concerning Israel's participation in such collaborations,' it added. Ireland has been among the most outspoken critics of Israel's response to the October 7, 2023 attacks on southern Israel by Hamas militants that sparked the war in Gaza. Polls since the start of the war have shown overwhelming pro-Palestinian sympathy in Ireland. In May 2024, Dublin joined several other European countries in recognising Palestine as a 'sovereign and independent state'. It then joined South Africa in bringing a case before the International Court of Justice in The Hague accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza - charges angrily denied by Israeli leaders. In December, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ordered the closure of the country's embassy in Dublin, blaming Ireland's 'extreme anti-Israel policies'. The University of Geneva also announced Wednesday that it has ended its partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem following student protests, saying it no longer reflected the institution's 'strategic priorities'.
Arab News
04-06-2025
- General
- Arab News
Prestigious Irish university to cut links with Israel over Gaza war
DUBLIN: Ireland's prestigious Trinity College Dublin said on Wednesday that it would cut all links with Israel in protest at 'ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law.' The university's board informed students by email that it had accepted the recommendations of a taskforce to sever 'institutional links with the State of Israel, Israeli universities and companies headquartered in Israel.' The recommendations would be 'enacted for the duration of the ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law,' said the email sent by the board's chairman Paul Farrell, and seen by AFP. The taskforce was set up after part of the university's campus in central Dublin was blockaded by students for five days last year in protest at Israel's actions in Gaza. Among the taskforce's recommendations approved by the board were pledges to divest 'from all companies headquartered in Israel' and to 'enter into no future supply contracts with Israeli firms' and 'no new commercial relationships with Israeli entities.' The university also said that it would 'enter into no further mobility agreements with Israeli universities.' Trinity has two current Erasmus+ exchange agreements with Israeli universities: Bar Ilan University, an agreement that ends in July 2026, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which ends in July 2025, the university told AFP in an email. The board also said that the university 'should not submit for approval or agree to participate in any new institutional research agreements involving Israeli participation.' It 'should seek to align itself with like-minded universities and bodies in an effort to influence EU policy concerning Israel's participation in such collaborations,' it added. Ireland has been among the most outspoken critics of Israel's response to the October 7, 2023 attacks on southern Israel by Hamas militants that sparked the war in Gaza. Polls since the start of the war have shown overwhelming pro-Palestinian sympathy in Ireland. In May 2024, Dublin joined several other European countries in recognizing Palestine as a 'sovereign and independent state.' It then joined South Africa in bringing a case before the International Court of Justice in The Hague accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza — charges angrily denied by Israeli leaders. In December, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ordered the closure of the country's embassy in Dublin, blaming Ireland's 'extreme anti-Israel policies.' The University of Geneva also announced Wednesday that it has ended its partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem following student protests, saying it no longer reflected the institution's 'strategic priorities.'
Asharq Al-Awsat
04-06-2025
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Irish University to Cut Links with Israel Over Gaza War
Ireland's prestigious Trinity College Dublin said on Wednesday that it would cut all links with Israel in protest at "ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law". The university's board informed students by email on Wednesday that it had accepted the recommendations of a taskforce to sever "institutional links with the State of Israel, Israeli universities and companies headquartered in Israel". The recommendations would be "enacted for the duration of the ongoing violations of international and humanitarian law", said the email sent by the board's chairman Paul Farrell, and seen by AFP. The taskforce was set up after part of the university's campus in central Dublin was blockaded by students for five days last year in protest at Israel's actions in Gaza. Among the taskforce's recommendations approved by the board were pledges to divest "from all companies headquartered in Israel" and to "enter into no future supply contracts with Israeli firms" and "no new commercial relationships with Israeli entities". The university also said that it would "enter into no further mobility agreements with Israeli universities". Trinity has two current Erasmus+ exchange agreements with Israeli universities: Bar Ilan University, an agreement that ends in July 2026, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which ends in July 2025, the university told AFP in an email. The board also said that the university "should not submit for approval or agree to participate in any new institutional research agreements involving Israeli participation". It "should seek to align itself with like-minded universities and bodies in an effort to influence EU policy concerning Israel's participation in such collaborations," it added. Ireland has been among the most outspoken critics of Israel's response to the October 7, 2023 attacks on southern Israel by Hamas that sparked the war in Gaza. Polls since the start of the war have shown overwhelming pro-Palestinian sympathy in Ireland. In May 2024, Dublin joined several other European countries in recognizing Palestine as a "sovereign and independent state". It then joined South Africa in bringing a case before the International Court of Justice in the Hague accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza -- charges angrily denied by Israeli leaders. In December, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ordered the closure of the country's embassy in Dublin, blaming Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies".
