The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is holding a press conference today, Sunday, May 17, to officially announce Egypt's hosting of the 12th African University Games in 2026. The conference will be attended by a number of senior officials and leaders in education and sports.

Participants in the conference will include Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansouh, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Gawhar Nabil, Minister of Youth and Sports; Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, President of the African University Sports Federation; as well as a number of ministry leaders, university presidents, and members of the University Sports Federation.

The conference is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM, where details of the tournament's organization and Egypt's preparations for hosting the continental event will be revealed, reflecting its leading role in supporting university sports activities across Africa. Following the press conference, Dr. Abdel Aziz Qansouh will meet with writers and editors specializing in higher education and scientific research to discuss key issues in the field and review the ministry's plans for the coming period.