Introduction
As part of efforts to support and develop the Egyptian sports system, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) hosted, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, a ceremony at its Alamein Branch to sign several cooperation protocols with three prominent sports clubs: Alexandria Sporting Club, Smouha Sporting and Social Club, and El Zohour Sporting Club.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Jawhar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports, Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail Farag, President of AASTMT, as well as a number of Academy leaders and representatives and board members of the participating sports clubs.
Objectives of the Partnerships
The cooperation protocols aim to strengthen collaboration between educational and sports institutions and to make effective use of the available expertise and resources of both sides in the fields of sports and youth development.
The partnerships also seek to provide athletes and young people with greater opportunities to benefit from educational, scientific, technological, and training resources, while promoting integration between academic education and professional sports careers.
Supporting and Developing Athletes
The Minister of Youth and Sports emphasized that developing an Egyptian champion is not limited to winning medals and achieving sporting success. It also involves building a well-rounded personality capable of continuing to succeed both on and off the field.
In this regard, the Academy plays an important role in supporting and developing athletes on both the academic and sporting levels, enabling them to combine athletic excellence with the scientific and educational qualifications necessary for their future.
The Academy's Vision
Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghafar Ismail Farag, President of AASTMT, confirmed that the Academy's vision is fully aligned with the Ministry of Youth and Sports' strategy of investing in the capabilities of Egyptian youth. He also expressed his appreciation for these partnerships with national sports institutions.
He highlighted that the Academy places its technological, educational, and sports capabilities at the service of Egyptian and Arab youth and national sports institutions. This contributes to supporting development, building human capacity, and preparing qualified individuals capable of competing and achieving excellence.
Education Without Interrupting the Athletic Career
One of the key objectives of the cooperation is to provide flexible educational and training programs for athletes, allowing them to obtain academic and scientific qualifications without conflicting with their sporting commitments, training schedules, or participation in competitions.
This approach reflects the importance of creating an integrated environment that combines comprehensive education with professional sports practice, enabling Egyptian athletes to build a balanced future based on both sporting excellence and academic development.
The Role of Partnerships in Developing Egyptian Sports
These cooperation protocols represent an important model of institutional integration between the educational and sports sectors. They encourage the exchange of expertise and maximize the use of the resources available to each institution.
The partnerships are also expected to contribute to discovering and nurturing sporting talents and preparing a new generation of athletes who possess not only sporting skills and abilities but also the scientific knowledge and academic qualifications required to successfully continue their careers both inside and outside the sporting arena.
Expected Outcomes
The partnerships are expected to contribute to:
• Providing more flexible educational pathways for athletes.
• Supporting and developing sporting talents academically and professionally.
• Enhancing the use of the Academy's educational, technological, and sports resources.
• Strengthening integration between education, training, and sports practice.
• Promoting cooperation and exchange of expertise between educational and national sports institutions.
• Preparing athletes capable of achieving both sporting and academic success.
Conclusion
The partnership between the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and Alexandria Sporting Club, Smouha Sporting and Social Club, and El Zohour Sporting Club represents an important step toward developing a more integrated sports system.
The initiative goes beyond focusing solely on medals and sporting achievements. It emphasizes athlete development, academic education, and human capacity building, enabling athletes to pursue successful careers both inside and outside the sporting arena.
These partnerships also reflect the Academy's commitment to utilizing its educational, technological, and sports capabilities to serve young people and athletes, contributing to the development of Egyptian sports and investment in human capital.
