The Executive Board of Directors of the Association of Egyptian American Scholars is honoured to present to H.E. Dr. Hany Helal, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research its Life Time Membership. AEAS has presented this membership to Dr. Helal for his significant contribution to the advancement and enhancement of higher education and his commitment to scientific research in Egypt. Dr. Helal is considered to be one of the pioneers who contributed extensively to establish mechanisms that put scientific research in Egypt on its way to international competitiveness. Dr. Helal has also shown strong support to the collaborative efforts between Egyptian scientists in Egypt and Egyptian scientists abroad. Dr. Helal has hosted many channels to encourage Egyptian scientists abroad to benefit the Egyptian economy. AEAS is very pleased and honoured with Dr. Helal's acceptance of this award.

Also AEAS was very pleased and honoured to present its Life Time Membership to both:

Dr. Salwa El Ghareeb, Secretary General, Supreme Council of Universities for her continuous support to the collaborative efforts and joint exchange programs between Egyptian and foreign universities.

And

Dr.Tarek Saleh, Former Advisor, Supreme Council of Universities and

Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Design

October University for Modern Sciences & Arts (MSA)

Dr. Saleh has an impressive record in severing and enhancing international collaboration with Egyptian scientists outside Egypt.