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AUC President Ahmad Dallal and AUC Provost Ehab Abdel Rahman with Robin Officials

AUC And Robin Collaborate To Develop Egypt’s Next Generation Of Data Science Talent

Cairo, February 3, 2026 - The American University in Cairo (AUC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Robin, the data science and artificial intelligence arm of Beltone Holding, to collaborate on talent development, academic engagement, and applied research in data science and AI. The one-year agreement will commence with initiatives led by AUC’s Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science (MACT) and is designed to bridge academic learning with real-world data science applications. The collaboration covers student training and internships, graduate recruitment opportunities, guest lectures, curriculum input, and the joint supervision of undergraduate research and senior projects. This partnership builds on three years of shared history and collaboration.

“Data science and artificial intelligence are reshaping economies and industries and redefining the future of work. This partnership with Robin builds on AUC’s strong academic foundation in data science, mathematics, and analytics, particularly through the Departments of Mathematics and Actuarial Science and Computer Science, both of which have a proven track record of academic excellence and strong alignment with market needs,” said AUC Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman. “Through this collaboration with Robin, we aim to equip our students with advanced skills, hands-on experience, and direct exposure to real-world applications, while reinforcing AUC’s role as a leading hub for talent development and applied research aligned with industry requirements,” he added.

Through this agreement, AUC and Robin aim to strengthen industry–academia collaboration, enhance students’ exposure to real-world data challenges, and support the development of data science capabilities aligned with market needs, with the potential to expand cooperation across additional academic departments over time.

“Partnering with The American University in Cairo is a strategic step in building a sustainable pipeline of data science and AI talent. AUC’s academic depth and MACT’s technical rigor make it a natural partner as we work to translate advanced analytics and AI research into real economic and business impact,” said Basma Rady, managing director of Robin, commenting on the agreement. “This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to developing talent and applied research that is relevant, practical, and scalable,” she added.

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Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a leading English-language, American- accredited institution of higher education and center of the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the Arab world. It is a vital bridge between East and West, linking Egypt and the region to the world through scholarly research, partnerships with academic and research institutions and study abroad programs. 

The University offers 39 undergraduate, 52 master’s and two PhD programs rooted in a liberal arts education that encourages students to think critically and find creative solutions to conflicts and challenges facing both the region and the world. 

An independent, nonprofit, politically non-partisan, non-sectarian and equal opportunity institution, AUC is fully accredited in Egypt and the United States.