As part of Port Said University’s commitment to strengthening its community role and expanding cooperation with the Governorate’s institutions, Prof. Dr. Sherif Saleh, President of Port Said University, held a meeting at his office with the Director of the Governorate’s Executive Agency to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and ways to leverage the University’s scientific, research, and investment capabilities in support of local development.
The University President emphasized the University’s readiness to place its scientific and consultancy expertise at the service of the local community, drawing on the diverse specializations of its faculties to address societal challenges and provide practical solutions that meet citizens’ needs and support the Governorate’s development priorities.
The meeting addressed opportunities for cooperation in organizing cultural, social, and sports events, establishing permanent exhibitions for student products, and supporting small-scale industries and productive projects. Discussions also covered maximizing the use of the University’s assets and facilities, particularly the major sports facilities of the Faculty of Sport Sciences.
Both sides further explored ways to utilize the University’s specialized engineering and technical expertise to support the Governorate’s development and urban projects, while contributing to the preservation of Port Said’s distinctive architectural, cultural, and heritage identity.
Cooperation proposals also extended to executive education, training, and capacity building, including a proposed cooperation protocol to offer specialized management programs, such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), with the aim of developing the managerial and professional skills of the Governorate’s leaders and employees.
This meeting aligns with Port Said University’s strategy to strengthen partnerships with local institutions and leverage its academic and research capabilities to implement development initiatives and projects that deliver tangible improvements in public services and the quality of life for the people of Port Said.
