President El-Sisi Attends GFHS and ISESCO Conference

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attends this morning the Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) conference in the New Administrative Capital.

The Spokesman for the Presidency stated that the third edition of the Forum is titled “The Future in Action” and is held under the auspices of the President. A number of Islamic countries and reputable international universities and organizations participate in this forum. The Forum is held in parallel with Egypt’s hosting of the 14^th session of the ISESCO conference.

The Forum addresses a number of aspects related to the future of jobs, including the preparation of students and youth seeking employment, requirements for the local and international job markets in light of the coronavirus, rapid changes in the employment skills and job market demands.  The Forum will also include holding a series of activities, meetings, workshops, discussions and lectures delivered by academic and professional experts as well as representatives from international organizations, businessmen and youth. This is in addition to organizing an exhibition that includes special pavilions for the participants from public, private and international universities as well as technological companies specialized in education and scientific research, international organizations and funding bodies.

The Spokesman for the Presidency added that the Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research is held in conjunction with the 14^th session of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) conference, under the auspices of President El-Sisi , with the participation of 49 member states of the Organization.