The National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) is one of the twelve national research institutions affiliated to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt and considered the oldest research institution in the Middle East and the Arab region that is entirely devoted to marine research. NIOF, historically, was first established in 1924.

The mandate of the NIOF was specified in the Presidential Decree No. 436 of 1983 as follows: “To maintain, protect and promote the different Egyptian aquatic environments as well as carry out research studies that contribute to the development and sustainability of water resources, whether through natural fisheries or aquaculture”.

The most important market sector for the company is the agricultural sector, in which INKOA has a strong international presence, in particular in the implementation of automated irrigation solutions, highly technified greenhouses, and smart agriculture solutions.

NIOF works on the achievement of sustainable development of marine and fresh water resources through increasing their potentials for food production, combating pollution from all sources and working towards reducing poverty and improving the standard of living by developing and introducing new techniques in fisheries and aquaculture.

The University of Biskra has its origins in three national institutes that were administratively, pedagogically and financially autonomous: National Institute of Hydraulics (Decree No. 254-84, of: 18/08/1984), National Institute of Architecture (decree n ° 253-84, of: 05/08/1984) and National Institute of Electrotechnics (decree n °: 169-86, of: 18/08/1986). These three institutes became a university center by decree: 295-92, of: 07/07/1992.

Since 1992, other institutes have emerged: Institute of Exact Sciences, Institute of Civil Engineering, Institute of Economics. Institute of Electronics, Institute of Arabic Literature, andInstitute of Sociology.

Decree n ° 219-98, of: 07.07.1998 transforms the University Center into a University of 03 faculties. Executive Decree 255-04 of 24/08/2004: amending Executive Decree 219-98 of 07/07/1998, organizes the University of Biskra in four faculties:1 – Faculty of Science and Engineering; 2 – Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; 3 – Faculty of Law and Political Science, and 4- Faculty of Economics and Management.

Following the executive decree n ° 90-09 dated: 17/02/2009, and at the Executive Decree 129-14, the university counts today six (06) faculties and one (01) institute:1 – Faculty of the exact sciences, natural and life sciences; 2 – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; 3 – Faculty of Law and Political Science; 4 – Faculty of Economic, Commercial and Management Sciences; 5 – Faculty of Science and Technology; 6 – Faculty of Arts and Languages; and 7- Institute of Sciences and Techniques of Physical Activities and Sports (ISTAPS).

After the modification of the article n ° 4 of the executive decree n ° 219-98, the university, in addition to the general secretariat and the central library, includes 04 vice rectorate:

• Vice Rectorate in charge of higher education at the undergraduate and graduate level, continued education and diplomas, and graduate training.
• Vice-Rectorate in charge of postgraduate training, university and scientific research, and postgraduate higher education.
• Vice Rectorate for External Relations, Cooperation, Animation and Communication and Scientific Events
• Vice Rectorate in charge of Planning and Guidance.

The University of Deusto (DEUSTO) is a private religious institution of higher education with more than 125 years of history born with the mission of service and social commitment, consolidating itself as one of the Spanish universities in the U-Multirank Ranking, the world’s first university ranking proposed by the European Commission. Currently, DEUSTO offers 39 degrees in the field of engineering, business administration, social sciences, law, arts and health, 50 masters and 22 executive programs.

The Faculty of Engineering of the University of Deusto has been training successful professionals in the fields of computer science, electronics, automation, telecommunications or industrial organization for 40 years. Performing applied and excellence research is one of the Faculty pillars, which is materialized through the Technological Research Institute – Deustotech.

DeustoTech was born with the ambition to serve the society and the business fabric in its technological and digital transformation. DeustoTech is compounded by more than 50 teaching-research staff who develop projects in the field of industry 4.0, sustainability and urban planning, green and sustainable transport, the internet of things, societal challenges, etc.