CAIRO, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Egypt's President Sisi on Sunday honored a number of scientists who received the Nile and State appreciation awards, MENA news agency reported.
The scientists honored were those who received rewards in science and technology over the past three years in recognition of their efforts in serving scientific research in Egypt, it said.
The honored scientists include three university professors who have won the Science and Art Awards of the First Class.
The scientists are Ahmed Sami Abdel Shakour, Professor of Science at the University of Cairo, Mostafa Awadi, Professor of Advanced Technology at the National Research Institute and Professor Mohammad Nabil al Balqimi of the National Tumors Institute of Cairo University.