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As part of its efforts to support the scientific research ecosystem and strengthen collaboration between academic and research institutions, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA City), received a high-level delegation from the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), headed by Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh, President of the University, and attended by the Deans of SRTA City’s Research Institutes and the Deans of the University’s Faculties. The meeting aimed to explore ways to enhance joint cooperation and lay the groundwork for signing a cooperation protocol between the two sides. The meeting was held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.The meeting began with a comprehensive presentation delivered by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad, providing an overview of SRTA City. He highlighted the infrastructure and scientific facilities of its affiliated institutes and research centers and reviewed the City’s major ongoing projects, research activities, and technological services. The presentation aimed to establish common ground and identify areas of mutual benefit between the two sides, paving the way for developing implementation frameworks and signing a cooperation protocol designed to strengthen the strategic partnership and contribute to the objectives of sustainable development and the advancement of national industry.During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad emphasized the importance of strengthening integration and cooperation between SRTA City and the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, as two leading iorganizations  within Egypt’s science and technology ecosystem and key drivers of innovation and development in New Borg El Arab. He noted that expanding cooperation with distinguished academic and research institutions is an integral part of the City’s future strategy, which focuses on building strategic partnerships aimed at unifying efforts, exchanging expertise among researchers and heads of research groups, and maximizing the utilization of advanced infrastructure and specialized laboratories. He also stressed SRTA City’s strong commitment to supporting teamwork and providing an enabling environment for researchers to enhance the quality of scientific outputs and transform them into tangible practical applications.For his part, Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh expressed his appreciation for the pivotal role played by SRTA City, commending the advanced infrastructure and laboratory expertise available at the City. He noted that E-JUST places great emphasis on expanding its scientific partnership network in order to provide a fertile environment that supports researchers and postgraduate students and advances joint scientific research.The visit program included a field tour of several specialized research institutes and centers at SRTA City. During the tour, the delegation reviewed the available laboratory capabilities and advanced scientific equipment and received detailed briefings from the Deans of the institutes and centers on the most prominent ongoing research projects and technological applications.At the conclusion of the visit, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah presented the “Golden City Medal” to Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh in recognition of his distinguished academic and pioneering role, and as an affirmation of the depth of the fruitful relations between the two institutions and their shared commitment to continuing coordination and exchanging expertise in areas of mutual interest. 

As part of the state’s efforts to support the scientific research and innovation ecosystem, the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications) SRTA City) held a meeting of its Board of Directors, chaired by Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture.The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad, Acting Director of the City; Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University; Prof. Dr. Walaa Sheta, CEO of the Science, Technology and Innovation Funding Authority; Prof. Dr. Mamdouh Moawad, President of the National Research Centre and Acting President of the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology; Prof. Dr. Emad El-Din Mohamed, Acting Secretary-General of the Council of Research Centers, Institutes and Bodies; Prof. Dr. Yasser Refaat, Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Governance, Planning, and Research Applications and Policies; in addition to members of the Board and representatives of the industrial sector.The meeting was held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at SRTA City’s headquarters in Borg El Arab.Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa reaffirmed the Ministry’s continued support for the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, emphasizing its role as one of the key national institutions within Egypt’s scientific research system. He highlighted the importance of strengthening SRTA City’s role in promoting innovation, technology transfer and localization, and maximizing the use of its human and research capabilities in support of national development objectives and the Egyptian economy. This comes in light of the attention given by the state, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to advancing the national system of scientific research and innovation.Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad explained that the City is fully mobilizing its scientific capabilities and human resources to address societal challenges and support sustainable development. This is achieved through developing innovative scientific solutions tailored to real challenges facing industry and society.He also expressed his deep appreciation for the continuous and tangible support provided to SRTA City by the political leadership and senior officials in higher education and scientific research. He emphasized that this support represents a major driving force for the City’s team to continue fostering innovation and translating research results from laboratories into production lines.During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad delivered a comprehensive presentation outlining the City’s operational vision and future strategy for linking scientific research with the needs of industry and society. He reviewed key work plans and ongoing research projects, highlighting innovative scientific and technological outputs in vital fields, including energy, advanced materials, and biotechnology.He also addressed the City’s efforts to enhance international scientific publications, register patents, and transform applicable research outputs and findings into economically viable products and applications that contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.On the sidelines of the meeting, the Minister and Board members conducted a field visit to the exhibition of research products developed by the City’s institutes. They reviewed a number of innovative research products and applications, including:Products supporting sustainable and organic agriculture, such as Green Compost, liquid organic fertilizers based on humic substances, and advanced biofertilizers, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and ensuring food safety.Technologies for producing biochar from agricultural waste.Solar reflective mirrors and advanced LED technologies.Water desalination units and biogas plants.Solutions for industrial wastewater treatment.Plastic recycling technologies for producing carbon-based materials with economic value.Advanced innovations in agriculture, nutrition, and healthcare.These research outputs demonstrate SRTA City’s capacity to translate scientific research into tangible solutions and practical applications that address developmental and societal needs, 

The Scientific Research and Technological Applications City (SRTA-City) seeks to optimize investment in the capabilities of its human resources, recognizing them as the primary driving force behind the innovation ecosystem and a cornerstone of sustainable research excellence. SRTA City adopts an integrated vision aimed at enhancing the laboratory and field work environment and fostering a culture of total quality, in alignment with the state's strategic vision for maximizing the impact of scientific research and technological development.In this regard, the City relies on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as an objective and accurate tool for evaluating efficiency and encouraging scientific contributions. This commitment is clearly reflected in SRTA City administration's continued dedication, for the second consecutive year, to honoring a distinguished group of researchers and scientists who achieved the highest scores on these indicators across its various institutes and research centers. The honoring ceremony took place on Thursday, September 17, 2026.In his speech to the researchers during the honoring ceremony, Prof. Dr. Mohammed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the City, emphasized that evaluation based on Key Performance Indicators is not limited to research activities and international scientific publications. It also places paramount importance on the extent to which research is connected to practical applications.He pointed out that the criteria related to cooperation with the industrial sector, the provision of community services, and addressing development challenges carry the highest weighting in the evaluation. This takes into account SRTA City's vital role as a bridge transferring scientific outputs from laboratories into direct partnerships with industry and society.Continuing this annual tradition for the second consecutive year, Prof. Dr. Mohammed Rashad Abdel Fattah honored the distinguished researchers who achieved the highest Key Performance Indicator (KPI) scores for 2026 from the various institutes and centers affiliated with the City. The honorees were as follows:☆Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology ResearchDr. Nadia Abdel Mohsen – Research Prof. at the Institute.Dr. Salah Mahmoud Ali – Research Prof. at the Institute.Dr. Fayez Attia Kotb – Assistant Research Prof. at the Institute.☆Institute of Advanced Technology and New Materials ResearchDr. Abdel Hady Bashir Qashiwat – Research Prof. at the Institute.Dr. Norhan Nady Ibrahim – Research Prof. at the Institute.Dr. Sara Mohamed Abdel Azim – Researcher at the Institute.☆Institute of Arid Lands Cultivation ResearchDr. Younes Mohamed Rashad – Assistant Research Prof. at the Institute.Dr. Dalia Gamil Aseel – Assistant Research Prof. at the Institute.Dr. Mohamed Hafez Abdel Fattah – Researcher at the Institute.☆Institute of Informatics ResearchDr. Ghada Mohamed Fathy – Researcher at the Institute.☆Institute of Environmental and Natural Materials ResearchDr. Dina Mohamed Ahab – Researcher at the Institute.•Prof. Dr. Mohammed Rashad Abdel Fattah concluded the honoring ceremony by extending his sincere congratulations to the honorees. He expressed his hope that this recognition would serve as an additional incentive for all work teams and researchers at SRTA City to continue striving for excellence.He also called upon all institutes and centers to intensify their field and research efforts and harness all scientific capabilities to advance the quality of research outputs and technological applications, in a manner that serves national development priorities and reinforces the City's position as a leading research institution. 

As part of efforts to support the scientific research system and foster integration between academic and research institutions to advance technology and innovation in Egypt, and upon the kind invitation of Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh, President of the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the Scientific Research City and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), paid an official visit to the headquarters of E-JUST, heading a delegation from SRTA-City that included the deans of its research institutes.The visit aimed to explore avenues for mutual cooperation and joint coordination, as well as to prepare for the signing of a cooperation protocol designed to maximize the utilization of the available capabilities and resources of both institutions. The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Yasser Refaat Abdel Fattah, Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Planning, Governance, and Research Policies and Applications, along with the University’s Vice Presidents and Deans of Faculties. The visit took place on Monday, August 31, 2026.The meeting included discussions on frameworks for joint cooperation between the two institutions and coordination in preparation for signing a cooperation protocol aimed at achieving maximum benefit from their scientific, human, and technological capabilities. The protocol is intended to support the National Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation 2030 and Egypt’s Sustainable Development Vision.Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad stated that the meeting focused on establishing the main outlines of the cooperation protocol, which is expected to be signed by both parties in the near future. The protocol will include clear implementation mechanisms, defined working mechanisms, and specific action plans and programs with established timelines to activate cooperation and ultimately develop joint projects and activities through an expanding partnership with an industrial-sector partner.In this context, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad emphasized during the visit that this step comes in implementation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s strategy to build bridges of communication between research centers and universities and to unify national efforts in support of comprehensive development objectives.For his part, Prof. Dr. Yasser Refaat underscored the importance of strengthening integration between universities and research institutions and linking available scientific and technological capabilities to the needs of the state as well as industrial and productive sectors. He highlighted the importance of supporting the transformation of research outcomes and innovations into applications with tangible economic and societal returns, while maximizing the use of the advanced research infrastructure available at research institutions.The visit also included an inspection tour for the SRTA-City delegation of the central laboratories and advanced research centers at E-JUST. The delegation reviewed the latest technological equipment and advanced scientific applications provided by the university in support of scientific research and innovation.Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh, President of the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, expressed his appreciation for the visit, praising the pioneering role of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications as a distinguished scientific and research institution equipped with advanced laboratory facilities and highly qualified research personnel. He emphasized that the partnership with SRTA-City represents a pivotal step toward strengthening integration between academic outputs and industrial applications.At the conclusion of the visit, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah and Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Sabbagh exchanged commemorative shields in recognition of their mutual efforts and as an affirmation of the strong ties of cooperation and distinguished partnership between the two esteemed scientific institutions.

As part of the State’s vision to transform research outputs into industrial products with added value, and in continuation of ongoing efforts to strengthen the link between scientific research and the productive sector, in line with the national direction toward maximizing the utilization of innovations and intellectual property, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the Scientific Research City and Technological Applications, held an extensive meeting with members of SRTA City’s Research Board.The meeting focused on developing a new action strategy aimed at preparing research outputs to become projects capable of industrial manufacturing and practical implementation through direct partnerships with the industrial sector. The meeting was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah emphasized that the current phase requires a tangible transition from ideas and theoretical research to field application and commercial manufacturing. He explained that SRTA City is placing all its laboratory and research capabilities at the service of the needs of the national industry, noting that supporting integrated research groups and establishing direct partnerships with the industrial sector represent the true guarantee for transforming patents into tangible products with economic feasibility, enhancing the competitiveness of locally manufactured products, and supporting the national economy.The meeting addressed a number of key areas for institutional and research development, including:Directing researchers to submit projects as integrated research groups in order to increase their chances of acceptance and securing the necessary funding.Emphasizing the importance of establishing an internal committee and a clear evaluation mechanism within each institute to assess patents prior to their official submission, including evaluating their industrial feasibility and ensuring that the costs are commensurate with the anticipated benefits.Recommending the formation of multidisciplinary working teams comprising researchers alongside representatives from the industrial sector to rapidly assess the manufacturability and practical applicability of research outputs.Announcing the organization of an internal competition among research teams, inviting them to submit innovative proposals to be reviewed by a specialized committee. The winning team will receive the necessary support to implement and develop its project.

As part of efforts to strengthen institutional integration between Egyptian research centers and universities in support of innovation and nurturing talented individuals, as well as ongoing cooperation with Alexandria University as a key academic partner in advancing the research and innovation ecosystem, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the Scientific Research City and Technological Applications in Borg El Arab, paid an official visit to the headquarters of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Alexandria University. He was received by Prof. Dr. Nevine Ghareeb El-Sayed, Dean of the Faculty, in the presence of a distinguished group of faculty leaders, department heads, and faculty members. The visit took place on Thursday, August 13, 2026.The visit aimed to open new avenues for fruitful cooperation between the two sides and explore ways to leverage the laboratory and technological capabilities of the Scientific Research City to support the Faculty’s students, in addition to providing practical and applied assistance with graduation projects, thereby creating a meaningful link between science, art, and technology.During the visit, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad emphasized that the City opens its doors to all young talents and innovative minds, noting that the integration of technological applications with modern arts represents a fundamental pillar for creating an advanced and attractive research environment. He added that the meeting included discussions on mechanisms for utilizing the creative talents and artistic visions of the Faculty’s students in beautifying and developing the City’s spaces and buildings, in a manner that reflects the scientific and aesthetic identity of the research institution while providing students with a practical platform for hands-on application.For her part, Prof. Dr. Nevine Ghareeb expressed the Faculty’s pride in this cooperation, praising the unique capabilities of the SRTA City and affirming the Faculty’s commitment to involving its students in real-world projects that serve the scientific community and showcase their artistic and aesthetic talents.