Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Today H.E. Suzanne Mubarak, wife of the Egyptian president, and H.R.H. Prince Charles inaugurated the British University in Egypt. The visit started with a tour of the campus, where they saw a demonstration physics laboratory as well as seminars in engineering and business. This was followed by speeches in front of the main building (pictured) by the chairman of the board of trustees Mr Farid Khamis, H.E. Suzanne Mubarak and finally by H.R.H. Prince Charles. The ceremony was completed when Mrs Mubarak and Prince Charles unveiled a plaque at the entrance to the main building.