During his visit, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the inauguration of the “Right To Dream” Academy in the sustainable city of Badya, Invest-Gate reports.

The event was attended by Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports; Assem El-Gazzar, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities; Reda Hegazy, Minister of Education and Technical Education; Yassin Mansour, Chairman of Palm Hills Development Company; several foreign ambassadors to Cairo; Tom Vernon, the founder of the academy; Mohamed Mansour, Chairman of the Board of the new Right To Dream Academy in Badya City; Lotfi Mansour, Deputy Chairman of the Academy’s Board of Directors; and Mohamed Wasef, the Executive Director of the academy.

After the academy’s opening, Madbouly expressed his delight at being present at this educational and sports institution, emphasizing its important role in discovering and nurturing athletic talents.

He highlighted the academy’s contribution to preparing them according to international standards, enabling them to represent Egypt in various international arenas.

While touring the academy, Madbouly received an explanation from Mohamed Mansour, who clarified that the academy is part of the global Right To Dream community for football, which includes academies, clubs, and international partners sharing a unique philosophy and approach to talent discovery and development.

The academy is dedicated to students aged between 10 and 18 and provides a high-level educational and football training model. This allows students to have opportunities in prestigious international clubs and respected educational institutions in the United States.

The Academy’s Board of Directors Chairman emphasized that since 1999, this model has provided opportunities for over 300 students. Some have already qualified to play in the FIFA World Cup for men and women.

In contrast, others have received educational opportunities at Ivy League universities in the United States. He stated that this model will now be implemented in Egypt, providing opportunities for talented individuals of both genders from all over the country to achieve their dreams.

Mohamed Mansour affirmed that the new academy in Badya City represents an investment in the future of Egyptian youth. He stated, “It is important for Right To Dream Academy Egypt to develop Egyptian football models and players.”

Yassin Mansour, Chairman of the Board, stated, “The Right to Dream Academy in Egypt is a testament to the possibility of achieving many dreams in Badya City.” He described the city as embodying sustainability, innovation, and modern infrastructure, and the partnership between Badya and the academy reflects common values and the collective effort to bring about change.