Cardiff Metropolitan University and The British University in Egypt are shaping the future of Egypt's tourism and hospitality workforce through a new transnational education partnership. Professor Mohamed Loutfi MBE, President and Vice-Chancellor of The British University in Egypt, and Professor Rachel Langford FRSA, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff Metropolitan University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch joint dual-award academic programmes for students of The British University in Egypt's newly established Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management. Through a three-year study model, students will be awarded two degrees simultaneously: the first accredited by Egypt's Supreme Council of Universities and the second by Cardiff Metropolitan University. The partnership forms part of The British University in Egypt's broader strategy to strengthen its international standing and deliver an advanced educational experience that bridges academic knowledge with applied practice. Two undergraduate programmes are introduced under the agreement: the BSc (Hons) Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management and the BSc (Hons) Hospitality and Events Management. Both programmes are aligned with British quality standards and are designed to prepare graduates for the regional and international labour markets. The Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management is the first industry-immersive faculty of its kind in Egypt, built on a model of deep professional integration: students benefit from industry-led learning in the classroom and structured internships that provide practical experience long before graduation. Agreements with leading industry names have been secured, including IHG Academy, Thomas Cook, Travco, Sunrise Resorts and Cruises, and Azur Hospitality, with further partnerships set to follow. The dual-degree programmes bring together Cardiff Metropolitan University's internationally recognised expertise in business, management, and tourism and hospitality education with The British University in Egypt's standing as the first and only university in Egypt and North Africa to hold accreditation from the UK's Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Ms Farida Khamis, Chair of the Board of Trustees of The British University in Egypt. Alongside President and Vice-Chancellor Rachael Langford FRSA, the Cardiff Metropolitan University delegation included Professor David Brooksbank, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business, Global and Civic Engagement, and Mr Ian Thomas, Head of Partnerships and Global Engagement. The ceremony was also attended by members of The British University in Egypt's Board of Trustees, senior academic leaders, and industry partners. In her opening address, Chair of the Board of Trustees Ms. Farida Khamis, stated, 'Few priorities are more important than equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills needed to lead sectors that are vital to Egypt's future and increasingly significant across the region. As a Board, maintaining the highest standards of academic quality guides every decision we make and every partnership we build. Expanding our students' access to world-class British education through collaboration with Cardiff Metropolitan University reflects that commitment.' President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohamed Loutfi MBE, said, 'Launching the Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management through this international model aligns with our vision of producing graduates who are equipped to meet the needs of the industry and contribute to Egypt's economic growth.'