AFYS Milestones & News

Tracing our journey through key collaborations, groundbreaking initiatives, and media highlights that showcase our commitment to young Arab scientists.

News Archive

Dr. Alaa El-Sadek announcing the first Knowledge Economy Center in Egypt.
April 4, 2024 - Al Mal News

AFYS Launches First Knowledge Economy Center

Dr. Alaa El-Sadek announced the launch of the first Knowledge Economy Center in Egypt and North Africa, a technological hub for turning scientific research into commercial products.

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Dr. Alaa El-Sadek signing a protocol with the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University.
February 8, 2024 - Maspero

Cooperation Protocol with Helwan University's Faculty of Applied Arts

AFYS signed a protocol with the Faculty of Applied Arts at Helwan University to foster scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship to support young Egyptian scientists.

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Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, witnessing the signing of a protocol with AFYS.
February 1, 2024 - Maspero

Protocol with Ministry of Environment to Tackle Climate Issues

Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment, AFYS signed a protocol to find innovative solutions for climate change through young researchers.

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Graphic featuring Dr. Alaa El-Sadek for his interview with Voice of Belady newspaper.
June, 2023 - Voice Of Belady

Founder's Interview on AFYS and EWB

Dr. Alaa El-Sadek discussed the genesis of AFYS, inspired by Dr. Ahmed Zewail, and its core mission to translate science into community service, in synergy with the EWB.

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Representatives from NIGSD and AFYS signing their cooperation agreement.
June 9, 2022 - SIS

AFYS and National Institute for Governance Sign Protocol

AFYS and NIGSD signed a cooperation protocol to leverage mutual expertise for training programs and research in sustainable development and governance.

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Dr. Alaa El-Sadek featured in an article about AFYS climate change workshops.
June 6, 2022 - Al-Masry Al-Youm

AFYS Discusses Civil Society's Role in Facing Climate Change

In collaboration with partners, AFYS organized workshops to unify policies and build capacity for climate mitigation and adaptation to protect the most vulnerable communities.

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The Arabian Gulf University building, the new host for the Arab-WAYS academy.
May 12, 2017 - Al-Wasat News

Arabian Gulf University Adopts Arab-WAYS

The President of the Arabian Gulf University announced the adoption of the Arab World Academy of Young Scientists (Arab-WAYS), providing it with a permanent headquarters.

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A newspaper clipping from 2005 announcing the first meeting of the World Academy of Young Scientists Arab chapter.
December 15, 2005 - Al-Rai Newspaper

State of Young Arab Scientists Discussed at Founding Meeting

At the first regional meeting of the World Academy of Young Scientists, eminent figures like Dr. Farouk El-Baz laid the groundwork for AFYS, addressing brain drain and funding gaps.

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