Manal Awad Mikhail
Manal Awad Mikhail is Egyptian politician who is the first female Minister of Local Development in Egypt. Prior to this, she was the governor of Damietta, Egypt, as the first female Coptic Christian governor and second female governor in Egypt. Mikhail was the deputy governor of Giza. Mikhail is a graduate of Veterinary Science from the University of Benha. She has a master's degree and a PhD in Natural Sciences from the University of Alexandria in 1999.
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[edit]- Citizens now have a golden opportunity to reconcile their building violations, protect their properties, and contribute to the state’s rightful dues, which will ultimately be reinvested in service and development projects across all governorates.
- The ministry also offers scholarships, programs, and training courses abroad in key areas where skill enhancement is crucial, especially in sectors and specialised fields. These courses are organised in cooperation with several friendly countries, including European and Asian nations, notably China, to exchange expertise.
- The Local Development training Center in Saqqara will receive full support and attention in the coming period to address some shortcomings identified during her recent visit. New, urgent courses relevant to the ministry’s work will be added to the training plan, and the content and teaching methods of the courses will be updated, with collaboration from the National Training Academy, a leading training institution in Egypt.
- Since the new reconciliation law took effect in May, approximately 550,000 requests for reconciliation certificates have been submitted. The ministry continues to coordinate with all relevant ministries and authorities to ensure the smooth and efficient implementation of the new law for the benefit of citizens.
