Dr. Mohamed Awad:
Integration between educational and economic institutions contributes to preparing qualified cadres capable of keeping pace with labor market requirements.
Investment in education represents one of the most important pillars of sustainable economic development.
Supporting innovation and entrepreneurship enhances the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy.
Dr. Hassan El-Qalla:
The partnership with the National Bank of Egypt marks an important milestone in the growth and expansion journey of the Egyptian Alliance for Education.
The collaboration establishes a sustainable model for expanding the provision of high-quality educational services.
In line with the directives of Dr. Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, regarding the enhancement of engagement with the business community and support for development partnerships, Dr. Mohamed Awad, GAFI CEO, participated in the activities of Badr University, which witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership between the Egyptian Alliance for Education and the National Bank of Egypt, in the presence of a number of senior executives and representatives of the education and banking sectors.
The event was attended by Dr. Hussein Eissa, Deputy Prime Minister; Dr. Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development; Mohamed El-Etreby, CEO of the National Bank of Egypt; and Dr. Hassan El-Qalla, Chief Executive Officer of the Egyptian Alliance for Education, alongside a number of senior executives and representatives of the relevant institutions.
Dr. Mohamed Awad, GAFI CEO, affirmed that the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade and its affiliated entities, foremost among them GAFI, attach great importance to investment in human capital as one of the fundamental pillars for achieving sustainable economic development and enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy. He noted that integration between educational and economic institutions represents a key element in preparing qualified cadres capable of keeping pace with labor market requirements.
He explained that this partnership reflects a strategic orientation toward strengthening cooperation between the education and banking sectors, in a manner that contributes to the development of the education system and its alignment with development needs, while supporting the provision of better opportunities for future generations, particularly in light of the rapid transformations taking place in the labor market.
Dr. Awad added that investment in education is among the most impactful and sustainable forms of investment, given its role in building human capabilities and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. He affirmed the Ministry’s and GAFI’s commitment to supporting various initiatives that contribute to the development of the education system and enhance its role in supporting the national economy.
For his part, Dr. Hassan El-Qalla, Founder and Chairman of the Egyptian Alliance for Education, expressed his pride in signing this partnership with the National Bank of Egypt, emphasizing that it represents an important step in the company’s growth and expansion journey and strengthens its ability to provide high-quality educational services in accordance with the latest standards.
He noted that the partnership reflects the integration of expertise between the education and financial sectors, contributing to the expansion of educational projects and the achievement of a sustainable developmental impact that supports the state's efforts to invest in human capital and build capabilities.
At the conclusion of the event, Dr. Hassan El-Qalla presented the Egyptian Alliance for Education’s commemorative shield to Dr. Mohamed Awad in appreciation of his participation in the signing ceremony on behalf of the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, and in recognition of the role played by the Ministry and GAFI in supporting development partnerships and promoting investment in human capital.
