"Ashraf Mansour" Is Real Secret of Egyptians' Success in Germany

When visiting Germany, you may be drawn to its cities, industrial heritage, and advanced technology. The breathtaking beauty of the country is expressed through its streets, gardens, and rivers. Even after multiple visits, one cannot become accustomed to this beauty. It's the kind of beauty that the eye can never get used to, a rejuvenating beauty that becomes more dazzling day after day. With the changing of seasons, the scenery shifts from green to white to colorful flowers.

But what caught my attention this time more than the beauty of nature was the stars of Egypt shining in the skies of Germany. Young people are spread throughout all German cities and universities. They have obtained international awards and patents and have become the foundation of work in their companies and universities.

Indeed, these young people have distinguished themselves and shone, and the largest German companies and factories have embraced them. The secret behind these young people and their success in most German cities is no secret. 

They were preceded by a young man named Ashraf Mansour who had a dream that continued to grow day after day. He worked hard and devoted his time, himself, and his knowledge to his country. Instead of settling down in Germany, which welcomed him and his expertise, he decided to bring a part of Germany to Egypt. 

He returned with a great treasure called German education, a dream he thought was impossible, but with work and determination, the dream came true. Instead of one university, there are now two with boards of trustees consisting of the greatest German professors and economists, making the dream of education possible for all the youth of Egypt who continued the journey of Dr. Ashraf Mansour, and became well-known figures in Germany alike.

And I didn't even realize this fact until I  met a number of German figures who recognize and respect them and are exceedingly delighted with their presence. 

Also, I had the opportunity to meet with the presidents of the universities in Ulm, Stuttgart, Berlin, Aachen, and other universities during my trips to Germany.

But this time, I was so fortunate to meet renowned German economist, politician, and unionist, Daniel Sander, head of the Economic Council of the German state of Baden-Württemberg. 

He talked about the youth of Egypt and how Germany opened its arms to them, embracing them. He showed how good they are in terms of work and  diligence in addition to how they proved their excellence, and distinction. 

He revealed that Germany needs 700,000 workers, 300,000 of whom are non-university graduates and 400,000 university graduates, 100,000 of which are engineers. 

In the same context, he stressed that the state of Baden-Württemberg needs the distinguished youth of Egypt, especially graduates of the German University in Cairo, because of the quality of their education. "They are qualified to join major German and international companies, especially students of the Faculty of Engineering, who can directly join the German Engineers Syndicate."

He also affirmed that the cooperation in the field of education between Egypt and Germany strengthens relations between the two countries at all levels, especially concerning their location in Germany.

On a personal level, I have a special love for Egypt as the cradle of civilizations, and the city of Stuttgart as the stronghold of the automobile industry and one of the most important industrial areas influencing the German economy. It always needs distinguished young people who add to the industries that the city embraces. 

We have many car and aircraft manufacturing companies in addition to many other important industries, and the state of Baden-Württemberg always needs high-quality engineers. This is what linked the state of Baden-Württemberg and the German University in Cairo. The German University in Cairo produces high-quality graduates needed by the state and provides opportunities to join major German and international companies.

In my point of view, Egyptian youth are distinguished by their understanding of the nature of the German people, the language, the way of dealing, and the system. This is due to the quality of education provided by German universities in Egypt, which facilitates the student's adaptation to German institutions and factories. We have two universities in Egypt that include 16,000 students, noting that there are no German universities that include this number of students, and that the German University in Cairo represents more than 50% of cross-border higher education, which is unique and distinctive in the relations between Egypt and Germany.

Actually, Egyptian students represent a major addition to the German labor market, and because we got to know Egypt through them, we are currently thinking of establishing a car manufacturing zone in Egypt, especially in the customs exemption zone, especially since Egypt enjoys flexibility in terms of procedures, in addition to its distinguished geographical location.

In turn, Dr. Wolfram Russell, President of the German University of Stuttgart, told me that 174 students from the German University studied at the University of Stuttgart and completed their graduation projects there, noting that there are 50 Egyptian students in various master's programs. 

He added that they have distinguished students in the master's program receive a full scholarship for a doctorate, and some of them obtained a doctorate and achieved great success.

In conclusion, I was thrilled to visit Stuttgart with the German University and I was especially happy to see our Egyptian youth spread out across all of Europe, not just in Germany. It's thanks to those who paved the way, built bridges, and achieved their dreams, while also making the dreams of many other young people come true. Thank you, Dr. Ashraf Mansour!