Egypt closes first Arabic-program cohort for non-native speakers as expansion is announced

Egypt's Awqaf Minister Osama al-Azhari presided over the closing of the first Arab-language program cohort for non-native speakers, enrolling 112 students from 16 countries.

• The three-month program totaled 100 study hours and included a three-day language-immersion camp in Alexandria.
• Al-Azhari announced a second cohort launching soon at two mosques, with a third to expand to three mosques.
• Al-Azhari directed top students lacking the Higher Council for Islamic Affairs scholarship to be added to it.
• Faculty member Ahmed Safwan said 165 students applied and 112 enrolled.