17 November 2025 The Egyptian Health Council discusses with the delegation of the Saudi Commission of Specialties the prospects of developing training programs and developing health capabilities

prof. Mohamed Lotayef, The Executive president of the Egyptian Health Council,received the delegation of the Saudi Specialties Commission, represented by:

Head of the delegation, Prof. Hussein bin Abdullah Al-Hussein, Assistant Secretary General for Institutional Affairs, Dr. Hamad Al-Turki, Director of the Certificate Equivalency Department

The delegation attended the activities of the Training of Trainers Course (EBTOT), as part of a tour to introduce them to the activities and tasks of the Council, and the delegation learned during the visit about the skills of the Trainers Training Course. Training and the concepts of leadership and mentorship) and the mental and psychological aspects supporting the training process, which will form a main pillar in the training of the trainees of the Egyptian Board later on, and by getting to know the trainees, it was found that they represent the various Egyptian governorates, and this training is done before and during the start of the training year to ensure the quality of training and the continuity of effective communication with the trainers, and these visits come within the framework of exchanging experiences between the two sides and enhancing cooperation in the fields of training and the development of health human resources.

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