The Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, attended the graduation ceremony of the first batch from the Zohr School for Applied Technologies in Port Said. The event was also attended by the Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif, Port Said Governor Moheb Habashi, Italian Ambassador to Cairo Michele Quaroni, and several other officials.

The school is a significant initiative launched by the petroleum sector and its partners as part of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ (MoPMR) social responsibility strategy.

The graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of 240 graduates. During his speech, Minister Badawi emphasized that the initiative marks a vital step toward investing in human capital, which serves as a cornerstone for development and the energy industry.

The Minister also expressed his gratitude to the initiative’s partners for their role in the success of this collaborative effort, highlighting the integration with the Ministry of Education and extending special appreciation to the Italian company Eni for its significant contributions.