Egypt”s National Telecommunication Institute Signs Two Cooperation Protocols with Obour and City Universities to Train Students and Graduates
Egypt's National Telecommunication Institute (NTI), affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, has signed two cooperation protocols with Obour University for Science and Technology and City University in Cairo.
The agreements aim to strengthen collaboration in scientific research, academic supervision and practical training, while improving students' and graduates' readiness for careers in the telecommunications and information technology sectors.
The protocols were signed by Ahmed Khattab, Director of the NTI; Ramadan Ahmed El-Domany, President of Obour University for Science and Technology; and Mostafa Gouda, Vice President of City University in Cairo, in the presence of representatives from the participating institutions.
Practical Training Opportunities for Students and Graduates
The agreements provide a framework for exchanging scientific, academic and training expertise between the institute and the two universities.
Key areas of cooperation include the delivery of scientific and field training programs for university students and graduates, giving participants opportunities to develop practical capabilities alongside their academic studies.
The partnership also involves leveraging the specialized international academies hosted by NTI in cooperation with leading global technology companies, as well as exploring the establishment of similar academies within both universities.
These initiatives are intended to provide students with industry-oriented training aligned with international standards.
Joint Research and Academic Supervision
The cooperation protocols cover joint scientific research projects, academic supervision of research theses and the exchange of technological and educational expertise.
They also provide for organizing specialized conferences, seminars and workshops, while promoting joint projects, initiatives and activities.
These areas of collaboration are expected to strengthen research capabilities and encourage greater integration between academic institutions and specialized training organizations.
Preparing Graduates for the ICT Sector
The agreements form part of NTI's efforts to expand its partnerships with Egyptian universities and utilize its research and training capabilities to prepare qualified graduates.
The initiative focuses on developing the technical knowledge and practical skills required to keep pace with rapid changes in telecommunications and information technology.
By combining university education with applied training, the cooperation seeks to bring academic outcomes closer to the evolving needs of the technology labor market.
International Technology Academies at NTI
The National Telecommunication Institute hosts several specialized international academies in cooperation with major global technology companies.
These include AWS, VMware, IBM, Cisco, Red Hat, Huawei, Fortinet and Avaya.
The academies provide online learning programs and instructor-led training, supported by practical laboratories covering cloud computing, networking, cybersecurity, operating systems and digital infrastructure.
Participants also have opportunities to pursue internationally recognized certifications issued by the respective technology companies.
Aligning Training with Labor Market Requirements
Through its international academies and partnerships with local and international organizations, NTI seeks to equip young people with specialized digital skills that match the requirements of the telecommunications and information technology industries.
The agreements with Obour University and City University represent another step toward expanding access to technical training and research opportunities, while supporting the development of a skilled workforce capable of responding to emerging technological demands.
