Egypt Forum 2026.. Strengthening national awareness and efforts to develop education within the framework of sustainable development

Within the framework of the activities of Egypt Forum 2026, the issues of enhancing national awareness and developing the educational system emerge as issues related to building and qualifying humans to deal with the changes of the times, in light of the challenges imposed by technological developments and societal transformations that require strengthening individuals’ ability to understand, analyze, and take informed positions.

The importance of these issues is increasing with the rapid development of means of communication and the multiplicity of sources of information, as individuals have become more exposed to influences that contribute to shaping their thoughts and attitudes, coinciding with the expanding spread of rumors and misleading information through social media sites. This makes raising awareness a necessity for protection Society from attempts to mislead, and establish the ability to verify information and distinguish between facts and allegations.

In the face of these challenges, efforts to build awareness are integrated with the development of education as it is one of the basic paths to prepare generations that possess the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with developments, adhere to their national identity, and participate effectively in building the future. From this standpoint, discussing the state’s efforts to consolidate national awareness and improve the quality of education gains special importance in the context of achieving sustainable development.

Opening of the Egypt Forum 2026

As an embodiment of these efforts, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi witnessed the opening of the Egypt Forum 2026 in the New Capital, in the presence of Counselor/ Hisham Badawy, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Counselor/ Essam El-Din Farid, Chairman of the Senate, and Dr./ Mostafa Madbouly, Chairman of the House of Representatives. Ministers, in addition to distinguished ministers and senior statesmen.

Strengthening national awareness and protecting Egyptian memory

In his intervention, during the session, Mr. President emphasized that during the preparation of this forum, the priority was to provide accurate and complete data on the part of the government, to listen to and discuss all opinions, and to accept any criticism in this context.

Mr. President also stressed the importance of awareness and confronting attempts to destroy national memory, especially on social media sites. His Excellency stressed that attempts to influence a country with a large and pivotal population, and attempts to marginalize or destroy its role will not end, describing it as a conflict waged by the state and its people.

These efforts are related to the sixteenth goal of Sustainable Development, peace, justice and strong institutions, by enhancing the availability of reliable information, and raising citizens’ ability to distinguish between facts and misleading information, in a way that supports societal awareness.

The family and its role in promoting digital awareness

Mr. President explained that enhancing awareness requires achieving a balance in the use of social networking sites, in light of the possibilities they provide for communication and information exchange, and the attempts that may accompany their use to influence individuals’ thoughts and direct their positions. His Excellency stressed the importance of the role of the Egyptian family in supervising children’s use of various technological means, ensuring that they benefit from digital development, while developing their ability to deal consciously with the content circulating through digital platforms.

Transparency of information and supporting community awareness

In a related context, Mr. President pointed out the importance of making accurate data and information available to citizens, and listening to and discussing various opinions, explaining that the forum represents an opportunity to review the development achieved in the various sectors of the state, and to compare the conditions before and after the implementation of development efforts, in a way that helps citizens form a clear picture of the achieved results and existing challenges, and understand the steps that the state is taking in light of the available capabilities.

His Excellency stressed the importance of citizens following up on the details and data presented during the forum sessions, given their direct connection to their daily lives, stressing that presenting what has been achieved, in addition to clarifying what the situation could have turned into in the absence of these measures, and what future plans are targeting, contributes to enhancing community awareness, and supports citizens’ ability to evaluate development efforts and understand the priorities of the next stage.

Education is a key focus in building awareness

The Egyptian state believes in the importance of education as a fundamental axis in building awareness and developing the capabilities of new generations, the first sessions of the Egypt Forum 2026 came to discuss efforts to develop the educational system, and the extent of its contribution to preparing students for the requirements of the future.

The session was attended by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, and with the participation of Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, entitled “What do our children learn… and does this prepare them for the future,” under the slogan “A view of today… a vision of tomorrow.”

During the session, the Minister reviewed efforts to develop education, explaining that the next stage focuses on improving the quality of learning and its outcomes, after the progress achieved in making education available and developing the educational infrastructure.

He pointed out that the Ministry has developed 160 curricula, including the Egyptian Baccalaureate curricula, while retaining full intellectual property for these curricula without incurring any financial cost, with the aim of providing education that keeps pace with international standards and develops students’ knowledge and abilities to understand, analyze and think.

Efforts to develop curricula and improve learning outcomes are consistent with the fourth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals, Quality Education, which aims to ensure equitable and inclusive quality education for all, and to enhance lifelong learning opportunities, in a way that supports preparing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the future.

Developing educational infrastructure

In the same context, the Egyptian state made unprecedented efforts to expand the educational infrastructure, by establishing about 150,000 classrooms, At an estimated cost ranging between 150 and 200 billion pounds, in addition to adopting a set of technical and organizational solutions that contributed to making optimal use of the available capabilities, providing a better educational environment and supporting efforts to improve the quality of education.

Quality education is a top priority

The Minister stressed that the Ministry’s main goal is to provide quality education to Egyptian students in accordance with international standards, which qualifies them to compete with their peers in various countries of the world, explaining that this goal requires adherence to the standards followed in international educational systems.

These efforts fall within the directions of Egypt’s Vision 2030 aimed at developing the education system and improving its quality, in a way that enhances investment in the Egyptian human being, and links education outcomes with development requirements and labor market needs.

In conclusion, it indicates Egypt Forum 2026 discussions on the close interconnection between building national awareness and developing education; They both contribute to shaping a person’s ability to understand his reality, deal with information consciously, and acquire the knowledge and skills that enable him to participate in building the future.

The importance of this interconnection increases in light of the multiple sources of influence and the rapid circulation of information, which makes investing in the awareness of new generations and the quality of their education a necessity to ensure the sustainability of development efforts, preserve national identity, and prepare cadres capable of keeping pace with the requirements of the future.

Hence, the Earth Guards Foundation confirms that developing education and enhancing community awareness are two complementary paths in building humanity and achieving sustainable development, which requires continued efforts aimed at improving the quality of learning, consolidating conscious thinking, and enhancing citizens’ ability to deal responsibly. With technology and information.

The Foundation is also closely following the activities of the Egypt Forum 2026, and hopes that its outcomes will contribute to the crystallization of practical, implementable visions that support the development of the educational system, enhance national awareness, and advance the development process towards a more sustainable future for current and future generations.