Minister of Transport Inspects the Branch of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in "New Alamein"

Cairo - Ahmed Sabry

Minister of Transport, Major General Kamal al-Wazir, conducted an inspection visit to the branch of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in the new city of Alamein, to review the advanced educational, technological, and medical facilities housed there, and its role in preparing qualified cadres equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to keep pace with global developments and meet labor market needs.

The Minister of Transport began his tour by inspecting the College of Artificial Intelligence, where he reviewed the latest laboratories and technological applications used in the educational process. He also visited the teaching hospital and dental clinics, and listened to an explanation of the medical and educational services provided by the hospital, which include receiving more than 200 patients daily from residents of the new city of Alamein and providing them with free treatment as part of the Academy’s community role. He further inspected the university hospital, reviewing its state-of-the-art medical equipment, and concluded his tour with a visit to the College of Engineering and Technology, where he observed the advanced educational and research facilities available to its students.

During the tour, Major General Kamal al-Wazir praised the outstanding level of the AASTMT branch in the new city of Alamein, highlighting its advanced infrastructure and modern educational, medical, and technological facilities. He emphasized that the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport represents a pioneering model for educational institutions that successfully integrate education, scientific research, and practical application, contributing to the preparation of cadres capable of leading development across various sectors, particularly in transportation, logistics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and medical sciences.

He stressed that the presence of a prestigious institution like the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport within the new city of Alamein adds significant value and enhances the city’s status as a regional hub for education, innovation, and scientific research, alongside its standing as a global tourist and investment destination. He noted that investing in modern education and advanced technology is the true investment in the future, and the fundamental pillar for building the Egyptian human capital and preparing cadres capable of innovation, creativity, and leading the state’s mega national projects.

At the conclusion of the visit, the Minister of Transport reiterated that the state will continue to provide all forms of support to outstanding educational institutions, believing that building human capital is the foundation of building the new republic. He affirmed that investment in education, scientific research, and technology represents the true guarantee for sustainable development, enhancing the competitive capacity of the Egyptian state, and preparing generations equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead the future and achieve the goals of Egypt’s vision for comprehensive and sustainable development.