In the framework of Kafrelsheikh University’s strategy, led by Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid, to strengthen the university’s international presence and expand its network of academic relations with prestigious global universities, and as part of the series of meetings during his current visit to the Kingdom of Spain, the President holds a high-level meeting with Prof. Carmelo García Pérez, President of the University of Alcalá, Spain.

The meeting features extensive discussions on establishing an institutional framework for cooperation between the two universities in several priority areas, most notably medicine, nursing, healthcare, and the management of university hospitals. The discussions benefit from the University of Alcalá’s distinguished expertise in managing five of the largest university hospitals in the Spanish capital, Madrid. This opens new horizons for exchanging medical and administrative expertise and developing the university hospital system at Kafrelsheikh University.

The talks also addresses activating joint scientific supervision of master’s and doctoral theses, cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence and linguistics, activating the European Union’s “Erasmus” programs for student and faculty exchange, and joint work to submit research projects under the “Horizon Europe” programs. This will enhance opportunities for international funding and joint scientific output.

Prof. Yahya Zakaria Eid affirms that the university is proceeding according to a clear strategic vision aimed at building a strong network of international alliances with leading global universities. This contributes to the transfer of expertise, exchange of knowledge, and enhancement of the university’s competitiveness at both regional and international levels.

He explains that the university believes the future of universities is built through effective international partnerships. Therefore, it is working to establish institutional cooperation with universities that possess successful global experiences, providing real opportunities for its students, researchers, and faculty members to learn, research, and innovate in an advanced international environment.

The President adds that the University of Alcalá’s extensive experience in managing university hospitals represents an important opportunity to benefit from best global practices in developing healthcare services and medical education. Cooperation in artificial intelligence, joint scientific supervision, and the Erasmus and Horizon Europe programs will help advance Kafrelsheikh University to a more advanced stage in its journey toward internationalization and academic excellence.

For his part, Prof. Carmelo García Pérez, President of the University of Alcalá, expresses his appreciation for the clear strategic vision he observed at Kafrelsheikh University. He confirms that the meeting reflects a genuine desire to build long-term cooperation between the two institutions.

In his remarks about Kafrelsheikh University, the President of the University of Alcalá confirms that the university possesses distinguished academic and research capabilities and a clear vision toward international openness, making it a promising partner for cooperation with the University of Alcalá in many scientific and research fields.

Prof. Carmelo García Pérez adds that he looks forward to launching practical cooperation programs that include scientific research, joint supervision, student and faculty exchange, and mutual benefit from experiences — especially in the fields of medicine, healthcare, hospital management, and artificial intelligence — to create added value for both universities and serve the scientific community in both countries.

The meeting concludes with an emphasis on continuing coordination between both sides to develop an executive roadmap for the proposed areas of cooperation, paving the way for practical steps that translate the outcomes of these discussions into joint academic and research programs and projects. These will enhance Kafrelsheikh University’s international standing and expand its presence within the European higher education system.