Prof. Dr. Abdu Ibrahim, Director of Educational Projects at the “Scientific Research Foundation,” inaugurated his speech at the National Reading Project event in Ismailia by emphasizing the project’s vital role in enhancing cultural awareness and knowledge production among Egyptian university students. He noted the initiative’s extensive reach, involving over 160 educational institutions and more than 90% of Egyptian universities, reflecting a profound commitment to building a creative, reading-oriented society.

Dr. Ibrahim explained that the project’s implementation mechanism involves a structured hierarchy, starting with a General Coordinator for each university in collaboration with the Student Activities Department. This is followed by appointing a coordinator for each faculty to monitor students and encourage registration via the official link. He stressed that the project targets all educational stages to foster new knowledge and critical thinking. Furthermore, he highlighted a significant observation by Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah regarding the remarkable excellence of students from scientific faculties, proving that academic specialization is no barrier to wide-ranging reading.

The project employs a rigorous multi-stage judging system, progressing from the faculty level to international panels. Financial prizes reach up to 1 million EGP for the Diamond Level, significantly boosting competitiveness among participating universities. Additionally, the project supports library development and provides reading resources to underprivileged areas. It enjoys official endorsement from the Ministries of Higher Education, Education, and Culture, as well as Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, underscoring a unified national effort to cultivate an educated generation capable of contributing to societal development.