GIZA, Egypt - BostonChron -- Nile University (NU), Egypt's first national, non-profit university dedicated to excellence in technology and business education, proudly announces a distinguished lecture by its Founding President, Prof. Tarek Khalil.

The lecture, titled "Stolen Legacy: The Egregious Misappropriation of the Achievements of Ancient Egyptians", will take place on Saturday, October 4, at 6:00 PM (GMT+3) at Nile University in Cairo, Egypt, and will be available for free via livestream on YouTube.

Prof. Khalil, Founder of the International Association on Management of Technology (IAMOT), will explore how historical narratives around the 'discovery' of innovation and technology have been shaped and misrepresented over time – often attributed to other societies and whitewashing Ancient Egypt's history. His lecture will highlight the groundbreaking contributions of Ancient Egypt to knowledge and innovation, far beyond what is already known, reaffirming Egypt's rightful place as a cradle of civilization.

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"Egypt's rich intellectual heritage has too often been diminished or wrongly credited elsewhere," said Dr. Tarek Khalil. "This lecture seeks to challenge those misconceptions and remind us that Egypt's legacy is not only foundational to human progress but also a continuing source of inspiration for the future."

In person attendance is welcomed, and the livestream will be accessible worldwide via https://youtube.com/@nileuniversity?si=kZWQ-W1igQiPJZZV.

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About Prof. Tarek Khalil
Prof. Tarek Khalil is the Founding President of Nile University and Distinguished Professor of Management of Technology. He is Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Miami, and Founder & Chairman of the International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT). His career has been dedicated to advancing higher education and innovation while linking academia, industry, and government in Egypt and worldwide.

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About Nile University
Nile University (NU), founded in 2006 as Egypt's first national, non-profit university, is dedicated to excellence in education, research, entrepreneurship, and innovation. NU serves as a hub for technology and business education in Egypt and the MENA region, addressing key sectors vital to economic growth while fostering applied research that connects academia, industry, and government.

Event Details:
Lecture Title: Stolen Legacy: The Egregious Misappropriation of the Achievements of Ancient Egyptians
Speaker: Prof. Tarek Khalil
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM Cairo Time (GMT+3)
Location: Nile University, Cairo, Egypt
Livestream: https://youtube.com/@nileuniversity?si=kZWQ-W1igQiPJZZV.