An
Egyptian-Italian memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at the Egyptian
Embassy in Rome between Capital University (formerly Helwan University) and
Italy’s UniNettuno University (International Telematic University),
specializing in communications technology, software, and artificial
intelligence (AI).
The MoU aims to
promote knowledge transfer, faculty exchange, and student mobility, enabling
Egyptian students to study advanced technological fields, including AI,
distance learning, communications, and mechatronics.
The signing ceremony
was attended by Egypt’s Ambassador to Italy, Bassam Rady, and formalized by
Capital University President Ibrahim Qandil and UniNettuno President Maria
Amata, in the presence of academics and students from both institutions.
Ambassador Rady said
the MoU comes in line with directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to
strengthen academic pathways in modern sciences such as AI and information and
communication technology (ICT).
He noted that
engagement with leading Italian universities aims to enable the transfer of
expertise and build a skilled generation capable of supporting Egypt’s future
economy.
Qandil described the
agreement as a step towards enhancing academic and scientific cooperation
between Egyptian and Italian universities, opening broader opportunities for
collaboration with European Union institutions, including scholarships and
funding.
For her part, Amata
expressed pride in the partnership, describing Egypt as a stable and culturally
close partner.
She added that she
looks forward to visiting Egypt to explore establishing an advanced IT center
in cooperation with Capital University.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette