Cairo: Higher Education Minister Ayman Ashour has held talks with Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, to explore avenues of academic and research cooperation. According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Egyptian and Emirati universities in scientific research and academic exchange. Discussions also covered expanding student and faculty exchange programs, alongside exploring opportunities to leverage the Egyptian Knowledge Bank as a leading educational and research platform to enhance skills development in both countries. Both sides agreed to continue cooperation across areas of mutual interest.