The Governor of Damietta and the President of Mansoura University sign a cooperation protocol to implement a digital transformation system in Damietta Governorate

In the presence of the Governor of Dakahlia and Mansoura University Council, The Governor of Damietta and the President of Mansoura University sign a cooperation protocol to implement a digital transformation system in Damietta Governorate

On May 26, 2025, Prof. Ayman El-Shehabi, Governor of Damietta, and Prof. Cherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, signed a joint cooperation protocol to implement an integrated digital transformation system in Damietta Governorate. The protocol was attended by Major General Tarek Marzouk, Governor of Dakahlia, and members of the Mansoura University Council.

The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Ahmed El-Adl, Deputy Governor of Dakahlia; Eng. Shaimaa El-Siddiq, Deputy Governor of Damietta; Prof. Sherif Keshk, Assistant Minister of Higher Education for Smart Governance and Digital Transformation and Executive Director of Intilaq Company; Dr. Amr Hanafi, Advisor to the Governor of Damietta for Spatial Information Systems and Official Spokesperson for the Governorate; and Counselor Haitham El-Ghandour, Legal Advisor to the Damietta Governorate.

During his welcoming remarks Prof. Cherif Khater welcomed the attendees, expressing his pride in the presence of the governors of Dakahlia and Damietta at Mansoura University, and his pride in the fact that the two deputy governors are from the university. He said that this cooperation complements the university's societal role, noting the depth of the partnership with Dakahlia Governorate and the historical ties that bind the university to Damietta Governorate, particularly since Damietta University was established in its early days as a branch of Mansoura University.

Dr. Khater congratulated the governor of Damietta on the tangible achievements made in the governorate recently, extending his greetings and appreciation to the high-level delegation from Damietta Governorate participating in the signing ceremony.

For his part, Major General Tarek Marzouk, Governor of Dakahlia, expressed his pleasure at participating in the protocol signing ceremony. He thanked the President of Mansoura University and the Governor of Damietta, expressing his appreciation for their role in enriching cooperation between the two sides. He emphasized that Mansoura University represents a house of expertise that Dakahlia Governorate is proud of, and that the relationship between them is based on partnership and integration to serve the people of the nation. He added that Mansoura University is a key partner in developing the services provided to citizens in Dakahlia Governorate, noting that the joint projects being implemented in cooperation with the university reflect complete confidence in the capabilities of its staff and their creative ideas to serve the nation in various fields.

Prof. Ayman El-Shehabi said that the signing of the protocol comes within the framework of both sides' commitment to strengthening cooperation in the areas of digital transformation, coinciding with the construction of the new governorate's general office building and equipping it with smart systems that support the goals of Egypt's Vision 2030. He added that the agreement allows for the benefit of the expertise of the university's "Intelaq" company, as a specialized house of expertise in electronic technology services. This will enhance the efficiency of government work within the governorate and provide a flexible environment through which high-quality services are provided to citizens. He pointed out that the protocol is not limited to digitizing services, but also includes developing the capabilities of the governorate's general office staff, facilitating the submission and follow-up of requests electronically, in addition to establishing an official electronic portal for the governorate and exchanging expertise between the two parties. He also expressed his great confidence in Egyptian universities and their role in supporting sustainable development plans, thanking Mansoura University, headed by Prof. Cherif Khater for its constructive and fruitful cooperation.

Prof. Cherif Khater affirmed the university's full readiness to provide all forms of technical support to Damietta Governorate. He noted that the board of directors of Intelaq Company has agreed to host the governorate's electronic portal on the company's servers free of charge, and to offer a 20% discount on programs and services needed by the governorate.

In the same context, the Governor of Dakahlia affirmed the continued fruitful cooperation with the university in various fields, appreciating its efforts in providing distinguished scientific, educational, and medical services to the people of the governorate and neighboring governorates.

The meeting included a presentation on Intelaq Company's services by Prof. Cherif Keshk, the company's CEO, followed by the signing of a cooperation protocol.

At the conclusion of the event, the President of Mansoura University presented the university's shield to the Governor of Damietta, while the Governor of Damietta presented the governorate's shield to the President of the University, expressing mutual appreciation and strengthening the bonds of cooperation and partnership between the two sides.

The event concluded with a commemorative photo session, with attendees emphasizing the importance of this step in supporting digital transformation plans and developing government services, contributing to improving citizens' quality of life and achieving comprehensive development goals within the framework of Egypt's Vision 2030.