Under the auspices of Prof. Tamer Samir, President of Benha National University, Prof. Karim El-Dash (Vice President for International Relations) represented the university at the “Digital Universities in the Arab World 2025” conference. Hosted in Muscat, Oman, from September 16–18, 2025, the event gathered leaders from Arab universities and global experts in digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
Event Highlights
- Strategic Participation: - Tamer Samir emphasized the university’s commitment to strengthening its global presence in academic forums and engaging with rapid advancements in digitalization and AI. - The participation aligns with efforts to modernize higher education systems and advance sustainable development goals.
- Key Contributions: - Karim El-Dash led a panel discussion titled “Building Resilient Universities: Integrating Digital Transformation into Strategic Frameworks”. Topics included:
- Strategies for developing and implementing digital transformation plans.
- Securing leadership buy-in for digital initiatives.
- Timelines for digital adoption and enhancing institutional resilience.
High-Profile Attendees:
The conference featured prominent figures, including:
- H.E. Prof. Khamis bin Saif Al Jabri (Director, Oman Vision 2040 Follow-Up Unit).
- HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal Al Saud (Chairman, Arab Open University Board of Trustees).
- H.E. Prof. Rahma bint Ibrahim Al-Mahrooqi (Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation, Oman).
- Prof. Mohammed bin Hamdan Al-Badi (President, Arab Open University, Oman).