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See - Sada Elbalad
16-05-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt, Japan Deepen Collaboration Ahead of GEM Opening
Ali abo deshish In preparation for the highly anticipated official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, met with Mr. Ebisawa Yu, Head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Office in Egypt, to explore future partnership opportunities. The high-level meeting, held at the museum's premises, focused on strengthening scientific and cultural collaboration, knowledge transfer, and capacity building across heritage preservation and museology. Also in attendance were Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, CEO of the Grand Egyptian Museum Authority, Mohamed Fahmy, Assistant Minister for Economic Affairs, senior officials from JICA and Japanese museums, and representatives from McKinsey Japan. The discussion centered on positioning the Grand Egyptian Museum not only as the world's largest museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian artefacts but also as a premier regional and international hub for Egyptology research, museum studies, and academic exchange. The meeting emphasized the implementation of a newly signed cooperation agreement between GEM and JICA, aiming to modernize heritage management using cutting-edge technologies and Japanese expertise. The agreement outlines a series of initiatives including advanced training programs for GEM staff and postgraduate students enrolled in heritage conservation programs at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology. These academic tracks have been developed jointly by Egyptian and Japanese experts to elevate the museum's educational and scientific outreach. Further, the meeting explored strategies to support GEM's service management through technical assistance, ensuring a world-class visitor experience while equipping staff with administrative and operational training for future collaboration with service operators. The museum's strategic research vision also seeks to establish GEM as the leading international research center for Egyptology and heritage restoration training. This initiative reflects the broader framework of robust Egyptian-Japanese cooperation in tourism and antiquities. The partnership has already produced several joint archaeological projects and memoranda of understanding. Additionally, Egypt's presence at Japan's annual 'Tourism Expo Japan' and the ongoing 'Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs' exhibition in Tokyo underscore a growing cultural footprint that bridges both nations. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
CairoScene
07-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
15 New Egyptian-Japanese Schools Set to Open in September
Egypt's Japanese school network integrates 'Tokkatsu' activities that are focused on personal development. May 07, 2025 Egypt's network of Egyptian-Japanese schools will soon expand, with 15 new institutions scheduled to open this September. The announcement was made during a meeting between Egypt's Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, and Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Abei Toshiko, during her first official visit to Egypt. The meeting focused on strengthening educational cooperation between the two countries, particularly in relation to the Egyptian-Japanese school model, which has grown to 55 schools nationwide. The addition of 15 more schools later this year reflects the government's continued commitment to the programme, which incorporates Japan's 'Tokkatsu' activities into its curriculum. These activities are designed to enhance students' social, behavioural and personal skills alongside academic learning. The ministers also reviewed joint efforts in technical education. This includes Applied Technology Schools established in collaboration with leading Japanese companies such as Toyota, Casio and Yamaha. According to Abdel Latif, Egypt currently has 90 frameworks for these schools, and is seeking further cooperation with Japan to improve a broader network of 1,270 schools across the country. Both ministers affirmed the importance of deepening the partnership and expanding collaboration to raise educational standards and offer more diverse learning models to Egyptian students.
Egypt Independent
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Egypt-Japan coop. resulted in pioneering educational models, developing students' personalities: Min.
CAIRO, May 4 (MENA) – Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif said Sunday Egyptian-Japanese cooperation resulted in pioneering educational models, most notably the Egyptian-Japanese schools, which represent a unique experience in integrating academic aspects with personal and behavioral development. This came during the minister's meeting with Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Toshiko Abe to discuss enhancing cooperation on joint educational projects and future prospects for cooperation. There are currently 55 Egyptian-Japanese schools, and 15 new schools will open in September, Abdel Latif said. He praised bilateral relations, which 'represent a unique model of strategic cooperation based on a shared vision, especially in the education sector.' He also commended the effective partnership in technical education through support for the establishment and operation of applied technology schools, in cooperation with leading Japanese industrial institutions such as Toyota, Casio, and Yamaha. This partnership represents a successful model for linking education to the actual labor market, the minister said. He noted that there are 90 frameworks for these schools, and that there are 1,270 schools that the education ministry seeks to cooperate with the Japanese side to develop. The minister emphasized his aspiration for further future constructive cooperation, whether through expanding existing programs or creating new areas of cooperation that contribute to enhancing the quality of education. For her part, the Japanese minister expressed her gratitude for the invitation from minister Abdel Latif to visit Egypt and praised the positive results of his visit to Japan in February. The Japanese-Egyptian relations represent a distinguished model of international cooperation based on deep understanding and a shared desire to advance education, according to her. She expressed her great pride in the partnership with Egypt, especially in the field of developing pre-university education, which is considered one of the basic pillars of human development. She praised the tangible progress in areas of cooperation between the two countries, especially the Egyptian-Japanese schools, which represent a successful experience in applying the Japanese education philosophy, especially Tokkatsu activities, which aim to develop children's personality and promote the values of discipline and teamwork. She expressed her aspiration to share experiences with Egypt to expand this experience throughout Africa. (MENA) A I E/R E E
Egypt Today
16-04-2025
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt to host world's largest painted mural in 2025 with wide Japanese participation
Currency signs of Japanese Yen, Euro and the U.S. dollar are seen on a board outside a currency exchange office at Narita International airport, near Tokyo, Japan, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Yuya Shino/File Photo CAIRO - 16 April 2025: Egypt is set to host the events for the world's largest painted canvas in 2025, a significant artistic and cultural project organized by the "Identity of the Earth" Association, a non-profit civil society organization in Japan. The event is under the patronage of the Japanese Embassy in Cairo and the Egyptian Embassy in Tokyo, with participation from the Japan Foundation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Egyptian-Japanese Schools Unit. Dr. Gad El-Kady, head of the Egyptian working team overseeing the competition and former Egyptian Cultural Attaché in Japan, stated in a press release to the Middle East News Agency today, Wednesday, that students from Egyptian-Japanese schools are participating in this artistic event. They will be painting canvases measuring 5x5 meters each, which will later be collected and displayed within a unified framework to create the world's largest artwork. He added that a unified title for the canvas will be chosen to reflect Egyptian civilization, the shared culture between Egypt and Japan, and address global challenges such as climate change and water scarcity. The organizing bodies also plan to hold the events in distinguished heritage and cultural sites across Egypt. Dr. El-Kady explained that the events will commence tomorrow, Thursday, with a launch ceremony held at an Egyptian-Japanese school in 6th of October City. The ceremony will be attended by representatives of the sponsoring entities from both the Egyptian and Japanese sides and will include an artistic performance by the Egyptian-French opera singer Farah El Dibany. Following the launch ceremony, the organizing team for the competition will head to the cities of Luxor and Aswan to prepare for the official events of the competition, which are scheduled to take place in December 2025.
Daily News Egypt
12-04-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
El-Khatib reaffirms government support for Japanese investment in Egypt
Hassan El-Khatib, Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, held a meeting with Yamamoto Nobuyuki, Chairperson of Yazaki Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, to discuss the company's €30m investment project in Fayoum. During the talks, El-Khatib reiterated the Egyptian government's full commitment to supporting Japanese companies seeking to invest and expand in the local market. The minister emphasized the importance of deepening economic relations between Egypt and Japan, highlighting the government's continued efforts to enhance the investment environment and offer targeted incentives to attract foreign capital. He noted that Egypt is particularly keen to encourage investment in advanced technology, innovation, and infrastructure as part of its broader strategy to diversify its investment base. El-Khatib also underscored Egypt's readiness to strengthen bilateral cooperation in new sectors, expressing appreciation for Japan's longstanding role in supporting Egypt's development efforts. He particularly emphasized the value of partnerships in education and technical training, noting their role in improving workforce competitiveness and equipping young Egyptians with the skills required in a modern economy. Highlighting the achievements of existing Egyptian-Japanese joint ventures, El-Khatib praised the tangible progress in bilateral economic cooperation over recent years. Yamamoto Nobuyuki, for his part, commended Egypt's successful approach to attracting foreign investment and reaffirmed Yazaki's interest in expanding its footprint in the country. He expressed the company's intention to explore additional opportunities in Egypt and foster stronger ties with local companies. Yamamoto affirmed that Japan views economic cooperation with Egypt as a strategic priority. Ahmed Badawi, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Yazaki, provided an update on the progress of Yazaki's new manufacturing facility in Fayoum—marking the company's first factory in Egypt. The €30m greenfield investment is expected to create 3,500 direct and indirect job opportunities by 2027, with operations scheduled to begin in August 2025. The meeting was also attended by Yamada Munenori, former Chairperson of Yazaki Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; Yamamoto Takaki, First Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Egypt; Ahmed Badawi; and Sherif El-Shall, Yazaki's Operations Manager.
