Al-Manara Conference Hall hosted the Class of 2025 graduation ceremony for PhD and Master’s degree graduates, where H.E. Ahmed Kouchouk, Egypt’s Minister of Finance, was honored by Prof. Dr. Mostafa Hadib, President of the Arab Academy for Administrative, Financial and Banking Sciences, in recognition of his patronage of the ceremony and his support for higher education and scientific research.

 

In his remarks, the Minister of Finance said that supporting science and research is a cornerstone of sustainable development, stressing that real investment lies in human capital and in building qualified professionals capable of keeping pace with rapid economic and technological change.

 

He noted that the Ministry of Finance continues to expand its use of digital transformation and artificial intelligence to improve institutional performance and enhance the efficiency of public resource management, contributing to better public services and broader development outcomes.

 

Addressing the graduates, the Minister urged them to view graduation not as an endpoint but as the beginning of a long professional and academic journey grounded in continuous learning, responsibility, and commitment, adding that young scientific talent is a key driver of the nation’s future.

 

For his part, Prof. Dr. Mostafa Hadib, President of the Arab Academy for Administrative, Financial and Banking Sciences, reaffirmed the Academy’s commitment to preparing highly qualified graduates who can bridge academic knowledge with practical application and contribute effectively to national development priorities.

 

Meanwhile, Dr. Mohamed Hani, Governor of Beni Suef, welcomed the opportunity to participate in the ceremony, highlighting the importance of supporting postgraduate education and aligning academic research with community needs and local development plans.

 

The ceremony was attended by senior academic and executive officials, faculty members, graduates, and their families, in an atmosphere reflecting Egypt’s growing emphasis on science, research, and human capital as drivers of progress and nation-building.