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Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17) emphasizes that achieving the global development agenda requires strong partnerships between governments, academia, the private sector, and civil society.
It focuses on mobilizing knowledge, technology, and financial resources across borders, ensuring that no single actor works in isolation.
For universities, SDG 17 means collaborating locally and internationally to share expertise, build capacity, and co-create solutions for complex global challenges.
Newgiza University (NGU) proudly announces a new collaboration between its School of Dentistry (SOD) and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)—a milestone partnership that strengthens academic and professional ties between the two prestigious institutions.
This collaboration aims to enhance dental education and professional development through a series of joint initiatives, including shared events, specialized trainings, examinations, and undergraduate dental skills competitions. By fostering global standards of excellence, the partnership reflects NGU’s ongoing commitment to equipping its students with world-class education, hands-on experience, and exposure to international best practices in the dental field.
Through this strategic alliance, NGU continues to empower its dentistry students to grow as skilled, ethical, and innovative professionals ready to shape the future of oral healthcare in Egypt and beyond.
Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Lamis Ragab, Vice President of Newgiza University (NGU), the School of Medicine proudly signed a cooperation protocol with Misr El Kheir Foundation, one of Egypt’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to eradicating poverty, illness, and illiteracy through sustainable human development.
The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Lamiaa Mohsen, Dean of the School of Medicine, and Eng. Sherif Azouz, Director of the Volunteer Department at Misr El Kheir Foundation. This collaboration forms part of the national “Basma” initiative, which aims to structure and empower volunteerism across Egypt—promoting a culture of social responsibility and civic engagement among youth.
The signing ceremony was conducted under the umbrella of the Community Service and Environmental Affairs (CSEA) sector of the School of Medicine and attended by Prof. Dr. Dina Nabih and Prof. Dr. Nadida Gohar, Vice Deans of the School; Dr. Marwa Elshabrawy, Director of UCL Healthcare Collaboration Programs; Dr. Waleed Abdelhamid, Program Manager; Dr. Nagla Hussien; and Ms. Emtsal El Sayed, Volunteer Program Officer at Misr El Kheir Foundation.
This partnership reflects NGU’s commitment to integrating community service and volunteerism into medical education—empowering students to not only excel academically but also contribute meaningfully to society.
Through this initiative, NGU aims to nurture a new generation of physicians who lead with knowledge and serve with compassion, ensuring that healthcare excellence goes hand in hand with humanitarian impact.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, President of Newgiza University (NGU), and Prof. Dr. Yin, Chair of the University Council at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster long-term academic and cultural collaboration between Egypt and China.
The signing took place in the presence of Prof. Dr. Lamis Ragab, NGU Vice President, and Dr. Marwa El-Shabrawy, Director of Healthcare Collaboration Programs, along with other esteemed representatives from SISU.
This strategic partnership establishes the Center for Chinese and Egyptian Civilizations Exchange, promoting joint work in:
🔹 Archaeology, Egyptology and China Studies
🔹 Faculty and student exchange programs
🔹 Shared research initiatives and academic forums
🔹 A proposed Technology Archaeology Lab
Together, NGU and SISU are shaping a future of global academic dialogue, innovation and cultural understanding.
Newgiza University (NGU) signed an MoU between its School of Information Technology (SOIT) and GoAI247, the AI arm for GoChat247. The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Lamis Ragab on behalf of NGU and by Eng. Wael Abouelella on behalf of GoChat247.
This exciting partnership establishes a powerful collaboration between NGU and GoChat247, a leader in AI-powered business solutions, and is expected to foster innovation by launching joint AI research initiatives and offering hands-on opportunities for NGU students.
Through internships, mentorship, and real-world AI projects, NGU students will gain invaluable exposure to the industry, while faculty will engage in impactful research and commercialization efforts. This step bridges academic excellence with business innovation, and we’re thrilled to see what the future holds.
In attendance were the SOIT’s Dean, Prof. Dr. Samhaa El-Beltagy, and Vice Dean Dr. Nashwa Abdelbaki, as well as Eng. Shaimaa Abdelaziz, CEO of GoChat247, and Eng. Mohamed Serageldin, Director of Marketing & BD, GoChat247.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, President of Newgiza University (NGU), and Prof. Dr. Mohamed Diaa Zain Al-Abidin, President of Ain Shams University, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration in higher education, research and professional training.
This strategic partnership paves the way for:
🔹 Curricula development and postgraduate programs.
🔹 Student and faculty exchange.
🔹 Hands-on training for medical, dental and pharmacy professionals.
🔹 Joint research initiatives and academic resource sharing.
🔹 Conferences, workshops and professional development programs.
Together, we’re shaping the future of education, fostering innovation and creating endless opportunities for growth!
In the presence of NGU President, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, Prof. Dr. Lamis Ragab, Vice President of NGU, along with Eng. Mohamed Elsherif, CEO of Injaz Group, signed a strategic cooperation protocol between NGU and Injaz Group, a leading professional services group that includes Injaz Consulting, Injaz Tech and their sister company Majed Alrasheed Law Firm.
With a strong presence across KSA, Egypt and the Middle East, Injaz Group delivers integrated services in management, technology and law consulting to a diverse clientele spanning public, private and non-profit sectors.
The NGU-Injaz Group partnership aims to provide distinctive training and development programs under the Executive Education of NGU’s School of Business & Finance. This strategic collaboration underscores NGU’s commitment to advancing professionals – NGU graduates in diversified fields through training and development programs that will have impactful results on their careers.
The event was also attended by Prof. Dr. Khaled Hegazy, Dean of the School of Business and Finance, Dr. Iman Youssef, Lecturer of Finance, as well as key members of Injaz Group’s executive team; Eng. Abdelmoniem Darwish, CEO of Injaz Tech, Mr. Wessam Hamza, Business Development Director and Eng. Ahmed Rahmi, Executive Learning Director.
Prof. Dr. Lamis Ragab – Vice President of Newgiza University, along with Prof. Dr. Fouad Luxor – CEO of Lantern Ventures, recently held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony to establish a partnership agreement between both entities. This partnership aims to provide NGU students with opportunities to develop their entrepreneurial skills, gain hands-on experience and make meaningful connections in the dynamic business world.
The ceremony took place in the presence of esteemed Prof. Dr. Khaled Hegazy – Dean of the School of Business and Finance, Dr. Rania El Garem – Management Module Leader and Dr. Noha Hassan – Entrepreneurship Module Leader.
Lantern Ventures (LV) is a pioneering portfolio management firm, established with the mission to support innovative entrepreneurs and startups in reaching their full potential. With a strong focus on value creation, LV provides strategic guidance, operational support and access to a vast network of industry experts, partners and investors.
This successful partnership will enhance NGU students’ business skills, foster their innovation and creativity, help them build relationships and connections and pave the way for their entrepreneurial aspirations.
Prof. Dr. Lamis Ragab, Vice President of Newgiza University, along with Eng. Adly Thoma, CEO of Gemini Africa, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to launch the Gemini NGU Undergraduates Incubator. Also present at the event were Mrs. Mary Adib, Gemini Programs Technical Director, and Mr. Abdallah Hafiz, Gemini Africa Entrepreneurship and Operations Specialist.
This pioneering initiative, attended by Prof. Dr. Khaled Hegazy, Dean of the School of Business and Finance, and Dr. Iman Youssef, Lecturer of Finance, aims to provide NGU students with resources, mentorship, and guidance to develop their entrepreneurial skills and transform innovative ideas into successful ventures.
As part of the Orascom Group, Gemini Africa serves as a leading enabler for startups and MSMEs across Egypt and Africa. Through its impactful “3Ms” approach—Money, Mentorship, and Matchmaking—Gemini Africa focuses on fostering economic empowerment and creating sustainable opportunities, with special emphasis on youth and women entrepreneurs.
This strategic partnership highlights NGU’s commitment to equipping students for the job market, nurturing entrepreneurial talent, and contributing to the growth of the Egyptian and African entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, President of NGU, and Ambassador Moushira Khattab, President of the NCHR, signed a cooperation protocol between the two institutions in an attempt to promote and build the human rights’ culture among the university’s community.
This initiative stems from NGU’s mission to develop its students, both educationally and pedagogically, and the pivotal role that the NCHR plays in endorsing and promoting human rights, together with the eagerness of both institutions to effectively contribute to the implementation of Egypt’s National Human Rights Strategy within the country’s 2030 Vision.
The protocol signing was witnessed by Ambassador Mahmoud Karem, Vice President of the NCHR, Dr. Hala Sakr, Dean of the School of Economics and Politics at NGU, Ambassador Fahmi Fayed, Secretary-General of the NCHR, and Dr. Hoda Shaltout, political science lecturer at NGU.
This agreement aims to educate the university’s students on human rights, through preparing and implementing joint programs that work on building new cadres and a new generation of university graduates who are qualified, as well as believers in the culture of respecting and promoting human rights. This will be achieved through on-going seminars, conferences, educational training materials, and publications on social media platforms.
The protocol also aims to prepare specialists in the field of human rights who will become advocates and ambassadors for human rights and can raise awareness about diverse humanitarian issues. This will be realized through experts and specialists exchange between NGU and the NCHR to implement the joint activities, as well as adopting and implementing a program of experts and faculty members visits, in addition to organizing various field visits for NGU students.
The cooperation protocol will follow a short, intermediate, and long-term plan with concrete deliverables, which covers all NGU schools, including the medical sector, to educate the future healthcare professionals on the rights, and how to deal with the vulnerable and marginalized groups like children, pregnant women, the elderly, minors, and those living with AIDS, among others.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, President of NGU, highlighted the vital role that this agreement will have on raising, developing, and spreading awareness of human rights in the different fields among students and the society, in addition to establishing the idea of citizenship among youth, which will instill a sense of national belonging with an identity that reflects our culture, history and challenges.
Prof. Dr. Farid added that Newgiza University (NGU) is distinguished by its modular integrated system that qualifies students to deal with issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. This will automatically be reflected on how students tackle the human rights issues, ensuring a comprehensive vision to these rights to cover healthcare, education, freedom of scientific research and creativity among other domains. He also pointed out the importance of embracing human rights and the continuous capacity building to provide integrated care, development, and social protection for all citizens without discrimination.
Ambassador Moushira Khattab, President of the NCHR, expressed her honor to cooperate with Newgiza University (NGU), highlighting the importance of youth’s awareness of human rights as they play a pivotal role in spreading the human rights culture since they represent the most vital and courageous force in the society, and hence, they are considered key players to achieve Egypt’s National Human Rights Strategy.
As part of Newgiza University’s dedication to providing a unique and integrated educational experience for its students, NGU has signed a cooperation protocol with the National Research Center; an initiative that is in line with the university’s interest in science and scientific research and aligned with Egypt’s 2030 plan which entails creating an environment that encourages science, technology, and innovation.
The cooperation protocol was signed by Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, NGU President, and Dr. Hussein Darwish, Acting President of the National Research Center, in the presence of Dr. Lamis Ragab, NGU Vice President, Dr. Abeer Hassan Abdo, Dean of the School of Fine Arts, in addition to Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Hashem, Former President of the National Research Center, and Dr. Khaled Shams, the Scientific Advisor to the President of the center.
The protocol aims to foster the cooperation between Newgiza University (NGU) and the National Research Center in the academic, professional, and training fields in various areas of work. A comprehensive agreement was reached between the two entities defining the scope of cooperation in all scientific and applied fields that are of common interest, including research and joint projects which allow benefiting from both local and international funding, in addition to technology transfer activities between the two institutions on one hand and the industry on the other hand.
This protocol also entails the exchange of students, scientists, and experts between the two entities, the provision of training courses at the different academic levels, and the organization of conferences, workshops, symposiums, and seminars.
Dr. Ahmed Sameh Farid, NGU President, highlighted that the scope of cooperation with the National Research Center includes both the research and scientific fields, utilizing the proficiency and consultancy expertise of both institutions. He also emphasized that Newgiza University looks forward to a fruitful and productive cooperation with the National Research Center.
Dr. Farid explained that NGU always seeks expertise exchange with all scientific and research institutions, to create new opportunities for students and faculty members through facilitating the communication and knowledge exchange at all levels, and working on joint scientific research projects in an attempt to link education with practical training to empower students with the requirements and needs of the labor market.
Dr. Hussein Darwish, Acting President of the National Research Center, explained that the areas of cooperation between the center and Newgiza University include the joint scientific supervision of master’s and doctoral theses, as well as holding training courses at the center for master’s and doctoral students in rare specializations, in addition to using the center’s scientific library and ensuring that books, periodicals, and dissertations are available to all students.
