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The British University in Egypt is a model that has proved success in achieving the international quality standards in higher education and scientific research compatible with our beloved Egypt.

The British University in Egypt aims to spread the spirit of challenge to the youth of Egypt by arming them with extraordinary knowledge and creations of thought in different fields.

The British University students and alumni affirmed their scientific excellence by winning many awards and success stories locally and internationally.

The British University in Egypt welcomes students and researchers by incubating their projects and ideas and works to develop them in the BUE Science and Innovation Park.

Obituary for Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis, BUE’s Founder and Chairman of its Board of Trustees

With deep sorrow and profound grief, we announce that Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis passed away earlier this afternoon (Saturday 19 September, 2020) in hospital in the USA with all his family surrounding him after a long battle with illness. The BUE has lost its founder, visionary and the Chairman of its Board of Trustees. Mr. Mohamed Farid Khamis was:

* An Egyptian industrialist, who believed that people are the basis for the emergence of any nation and the advancement of societies through the commitment to distinguished sciences and advanced scientific research.

* He strongly believed in philanthropy; the importance of the social responsibilities and impacts of investment capitals
* He was described by many as “Talaat Harb of Egypt” and the Pioneer of the Egyptian industries.
* Married has two daughters (Yasmine and Farida), a son (Mohamed), and three grandchildren (Omar, Malak and Osama).

Degrees

1. Bachelor of Commerce, Ain Shams University, 1961.
2. Master’s in Industrial Costs, and Studies in Textile Industry.
3. Honorary Doctorate from Loughborough University, UK, 2008.
4. Awarded the highest Belgian medal in May 2008, by the Crown Prince of Belgium at the time (currently King of the Belgians)

Life Accomplishments

Founder of (Orientals) Group, an integrated group working in the field of textiles and petrochemicals, it includes several companies, working in the manufacturing of carpets, fibers, spinning, petrochemicals, in addition to marketing the related products locally and internationally. This includes several areas, such as:
Tourism, real estate, furniture, agricultural industries, petrochemicals, in addition to international trade.

The group includes companies:
Oriental weavers for carpets, MAC, Oriental Weavers International, Oriental Weavers for Urban Development, Orientals for Tourism Development, Orientals for Agricultural Development, Orientals for Industrial Projects, AFCO (fiber products), Egyptian Propylene and Polypropylene, Tenth of Ramadan for Development and Educational Services. (Oriental Weavers) products always win the best in the world, in Hannover, Germany, and Atlanta, USA, amid wide international recognitions.

Contributions to public work:
* Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the British University in Egypt.
* Founder of Al Shorouk Academy.
* Chairman of the Egyptian Committee for the International Chamber of Commerce.
* Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations and Institutions.
* Former Chairman of the Industry, Energy and Transportation Committee of the Shura Council.
* Former President of the Federation of Egyptian Industries.
* President of the Arab Council for Green Economy.
* Member of the Supreme Investment Council, headed by the President of the Republic.
* Founder and head of some non-governmental organizations such as:
# Mohamed Farid Khamis Foundation for Community Development.
# Khamis Foundation for Community Development.