Minister Of Information Broaches Role Of Media With World Bank Advisor, Modern University Delegation

Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Monday welcomed at her ministerial office World Bank advisor, Dr. Mounir Hamza, with whom she discussed the latest developments, as well as the important role of media and the modernization of public administrations.

Minister Abdel Samad separately met with a delegation from the “Modern University for Management and Science”, headed by President of the University’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Hatem Alameh.

Following the meeting, Dr. Alameh indicated that the meeting had been an occasion to brief Minister Abdul Samad on the University’s activities, especially amid the current difficult circumstances.

“Universities are currently going through a very difficult situation,” he said. “We are joining forces with the benevolent figures in this country to seek the best means out of the crisis,” he added.

Alameh then stressed the importance of joining forces between the media and education sectors to get students ready for today’s challenges, especially in light of the current collapse and its devastating effect on the high rate of unemployment.

NNA