Signature of a cooperation protocol between the National Remote Sensing and Space Science Authority and the Canadian Institutes Group CIC.

In an important step to support education and training in remote sensing and GIS, a protocol of cooperation has been signed today between the National Remote Sensing and Space Science Authority and the Canadian Institutes Group. This cooperation is part of Egypt ' s Vision 2030 for Sustainable Development and Community Development.

The Protocol was signed by Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd, Chairman of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, and by Dr. Mamdouh Mohamed Al-Qadi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Institutes Group CIC.

The objective of the Protocol is to implement advanced training programmes, including courses in modern remote sensing, geographic information systems and artificial intelligence technologies, for students and graduates of the Canadian Institutes Group. The training programmes will include topics such as space image processing, geographic information systems and spatial analysis.

Professor Islam Abu Al-Magd stressed the importance of such cooperation in strengthening national capacities in the fields of remote sensing and space science, commending the role of the Authority in disseminating this vital culture to support decision makers in various development sectors. It also noted that this protocol strengthens the partnership between Egypt's educational and research institutions and develops the skills of students and graduates in line with the requirements of the labour market. The aim of the protocol was to integrate efforts and scientific cooperation to enrich the educational process, improve the practical efficiency of students and optimize the scientific and material resources available to both parties from research centres, laboratories, production workshops and qualified personnel.

For his part, Dr. Mamdouh Mohamed Al-Qadi stressed the need to exchange information and experience in the areas of advanced technology in the context of the rapid technological transformation of political leadership to achieve inclusive and sustainable development.

The Protocol also supported the organization of seminars, conferences and workshops to take advantage of the scientific and technical capabilities of the parties in scientific research and the development, development and acquisition of space technology, as well as the training of students in the specialized laboratories of the Authority for their qualifications and the use of the scientific resources of each party.

The Protocol included the preparation of a package of training programmes for students tailored to meet the needs of institutes ' faculties and scientific departments to meet the needs of the labour market in the remote sensing and space science sector, which qualified for international certification in various fields. The Protocol would achieve coordination and cooperation at all stages of research from the development of the idea, design to implementation and practical application, as well as participation in scientific projects, research, scientific conferences and workshops. He emphasized the holding of symposiums, events and training programmes to disseminate knowledge of remote sensing and space science and technology.

This agreement is in line with Egypt's Vision 2030 and Egypt's transformation into a regional centre for talent in space science. Canadian institutes provide this partial grant to their students and graduates in the light of their constant endeavour to provide the most up-to-date training opportunities for their students in all fields, as well as summer training and field trips in major companies to give students experience in employment at the local and international levels. In addition, it has submitted bachelor ' s degrees approved by Egypt and Canada, since CIC is the first Egyptian entity to submit a Canadian certificate approved by the University of Cape Britton of Canada, as well as an Egyptian certificate approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Egyptian Quality Authority.