The President of Al Ryada University leads it onto the world stage
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Professor Reda Hegazy is one of the leading figures in developing Egypt's education system. Hegazy has left a clear mark both in pre-university education and through his contributions to supporting higher education pathways and linking them to the needs of the state and the labour market.
Developing the educational vision and linking it to the labour market
One of the clearest features of his mark is the focus on aligning education outcomes with labour market requirements, by encouraging applied programmes and giving attention to digital skills. He has always insisted that the future of higher education rests on preparing a graduate able to compete locally and internationally, not merely on obtaining a university degree.
Supporting digital transformation in universities
As part of the state's move towards digital transformation, his vision aligned with the goals of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in strengthening the technological infrastructure inside universities, supporting electronic examinations and developing digital learning platforms, contributing to better quality in education and to higher academic performance.
Attention to quality and accreditation
Dr Reda Hegazy gave great importance to quality standards and academic accreditation, affirming that higher education can be developed only through commitment to international standards and to the standards of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education, and by encouraging universities to raise the level of their research and teaching programmes, strengthening their ranking and academic standing.
Strengthening a culture of innovation and scientific research
He also supported the move to encourage applied scientific research and link it to development needs, stressing the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship inside universities, creating a learning environment that stimulates creativity and contributes to the national economy.
Reda Hegazy's mark comes from a firm conviction that education is the engine of development and the bridge to a better future in the life of nations, and that investing in minds is the basis for building the New Republic. His efforts have therefore been consistent with the state's vision of developing education as a long-term national project aimed at preparing generations able to lead the future.
Dr Reda Hegazy's contributions to supporting and developing the education system reflect a comprehensive reform vision that seeks to build a modern education based on quality, technology and innovation, serving the sustainable development goals and strengthening Egypt's educational standing regionally and internationally.