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In a move reflecting the state's commitment to maximizing the role of scientific research in supporting sustainable development and serving the community, Mr. Ayman Mohamed Ibrahim, Governor of Alexandria, met with Professor Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, at the Governorate headquarters on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for joint cooperation between the City and the Governorate in utilizing the outputs of scientific research to address developmental and environmental issues within the Governorate. During the meeting, Professor Dr. Mohamed Rashad emphasized that the City of Scientific Research possesses a wealth of scientific expertise and advanced research infrastructure, enabling it to play a pivotal role in supporting the Governorate's executive branch. He noted that the meeting aimed to review several applicable research outputs that can be employed to address the technical and environmental challenges facing Alexandria Governorate. He explained that the City adopts a clear vision based on transforming scientific knowledge into practical solutions that support development plans. He affirmed that applied scientific research represents one of the most important national tools for supporting decision-makers and achieving sustainable development. He added that the city is capable of providing specialized scientific and technical consultations in various fields, most notably agricultural development in urban expansion areas, industrial wastewater treatment in major industrial zones, and providing innovative environmental solutions that support a balance between economic development and environmental preservation. For his part, Engineer Ayman Mohamed Ibrahim, Governor of Alexandria, expressed his appreciation for the distinguished scientific role played by the City of Scientific Research, emphasizing the governorate's full support for strengthening cooperation with national research institutions. This cooperation aims to utilize science to serve development plans and enhance service and development projects in the governorate. He also pointed to the importance of maximizing the utilization of the scientific and research capabilities possessed by the city, given its status as one of the leading scientific centers in Egypt. This will support the process of making executive decisions based on sound scientific principles. At the conclusion of the meeting, Professor Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah presented the city's gold medal to Engineer Ayman Mohamed Ibrahim, Governor of Alexandria, in recognition of his efforts and continuous support for strengthening cooperation between executive and research institutions. He wished him continued success in serving the nation and supporting the development process in Alexandria Governorate.

Professor Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, received Dr. Mohamed Mosaad Moharram, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Moharram Group for Chemicals, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Businessmen Association, and a member of the City's Board of Directors, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the City's headquarters in New Borg El Arab. The meeting aimed to explore avenues for joint cooperation between the research and industrial sectors. During the meeting, Professor Dr. Mohamed Rashad presented a detailed overview of the City and its diverse research activities, highlighting its pioneering role in technological development and innovation. He also reviewed the City's advanced ranking in international classifications, emphasizing that it possesses world-class infrastructure and research laboratories, making it a pivotal center for supporting a knowledge-based economy. For his part, Dr. Mohamed Mosaad Moharram expressed his appreciation for the city's significant role in serving science and society. He extended a formal invitation to Professor Mohamed Rashad to visit the Alexandria Businessmen's Association, aiming to explore new avenues for collaboration between researchers and major industrial project owners, thereby contributing to the advancement of sustainable development. In immediate response, Professor Rashad proposed that the suggested visit to the association include a comprehensive meeting to present the city's industrially applicable research outputs. This proposal aims to market Egyptian innovations and transform them into value-added products for the market, bridge the gap between research laboratories and factories, and provide innovative technological solutions to the challenges facing the chemical sector and national industry. The meeting concluded with both parties affirming that integration between scientific research and the industrial sector is the optimal path to achieving Egypt's vision for comprehensive development and the localization of advanced industries.

Professor Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Deputy Director of the City for Scientific and Research Affairs, has assumed the duties of Acting Director of the City.

The City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications has joined the Egypt Research Network (ERG) initiative, launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in accordance with Egypt's National Policy for Sustainable Innovation. The ERG aims to empower startups in the field of advanced technology through a range of services offered by a network of research centers across Egypt. The Egypt Research Network includes a growing number of scientific research centers throughout the Arab Republic of Egypt, namely: the National Research Centre (NRC), the Electronics Research Institute (ERI), the Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute (CMRDI), the Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), the National Institute for Standards (NIS), the Theodor Bilharz Research Institute (TBRI), the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS), the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), and the Desert Research Center (DRC).Professor Dr. Mona Mahmoud Abdel Latif, Director of the City, reviewed the services offered by the Egyptian Research Network through its research centers, which are as follows: free technical, administrative, and legal consultations; cooperation in technology transfer and licensing for commercial use; incubation; free training; use of laboratories at reduced rates; free hosting with office space; registration in the supplier registry for future procurement; and partnership opportunities for providing services to local and international projects.She clarified that eligibility for the initiative is limited to Egyptian startups (members of business incubators/accelerators), startups that have raised investments of at least one million Egyptian pounds, or startups that have obtained a classification certificate from the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA) upon issuance.-         Startups that meet one of these criteria can register using the following link:http://www.crci.sci.eg/?p=11859Applicants will be contacted within four weeks of submitting their applications.

Professor. Mona Mahmoud Abdellatif, Director of the City, announces a prominent and honorable scientific achievement Professor. Ahmed Mohamed Omar, Head of the Polymeric Materials Department at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute, has been listed as the sole Egyptian researcher in the Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list for 2025. SRTA-City's Strategic Role and ImpactProfessor. Mona Mahmoud Abdellatif emphasized the vital and strategic role of the City in providing comprehensive support to its researchers. This support is aimed at increasing the quality of scientific research and its outputs, which directly reflects on the City's standing in prestigious global rankings.The City's efforts in supporting researchers have yielded tangible results on the international level, including:Stanford University List: The increasing inclusion of several SRTA-City researchers in the Stanford University list of the top 2% most-influential scientists worldwide.SCImago Ranking: The City achieving an advanced global position in the SCImago Institutions Rankings for research institutions, which reflects an improvement in research performance and innovation indicators.Through these continuous efforts, the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications continues to foster a stimulating scientific research environment and confirm its role as one of the key scientific houses of expertise that contributes to serving the community and linking scientific research with industry. The Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) RankingShe added that this ranking, issued by the prestigious international organization Clarivate, represents global recognition of the scientific and research influence of the City's researchers.The list includes the top 1% of researchers worldwide whose research is distinguished by pioneering work and high quality.The selection relies on a comprehensive analysis of research citation data, focusing on research classified within Q1 (the highest quarter of scientific journals in their discipline) that has received the highest proportion of citations in prestigious international journals.

the city of Scientific Research and technological Applications is organizing t the 3rd SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE“Emerging Technologies & Their Relationship to Sustainable Development” from November 10-11, 2025, at the city's headquarters (SRTA-City), New Borg El Arab City.