First Russian university in Middle East established in Badr City

"The first Russian university in the Middle East is to be established in Badr City, east Cairo," said an official from the Russian embassy in Cairo. "The university will house IT, computer and aeronautics departments," said the Russian diplomat, noting that the university will also comprise Russian language department.

Egypt has allotted a plot in Badr City for establishing the university under the supervision of a host of Egyptian businessmen and scientists, added the Russian diplomat.