The directive came during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Abdel Aziz Konsowa, according to a presidential statement.
The meeting reviewed the ministry’s strategy to transform Egypt into a regional and international centre for higher education, scientific research, and innovation, supporting the country’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy.
Konsowa noted that Egypt currently hosts 129 universities, including public, private, national, technological institutions, and branches of foreign universities.
Al-Sisi stressed the importance of continuing reforms in higher education and scientific research, describing them as fundamental pillars for sustainable development and the advancement of human capital.
Discussions also focused on plans to enhance the capabilities of faculty members and improve academic and administrative performance across universities. Among the initiatives reviewed was a project aimed at digitising university management systems and accelerating digital transformation throughout the higher education sector.
Konsowa said an executive committee has been established to oversee the implementation of an enterprise resource management system, while preparations are underway to modernise faculty development centres nationwide.