Egypt is keen on encouraging and boosting its inventors and creative people, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ashraf el Sheihi said Wednesday.

El Sheihi's remarks came as he was honoring 11 Egyptian researchers who were awarded prizes in the 44th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.

The Egyptian winners had seven gold, two silver, and two bronze awards, along with other awards for best inventions during the international gathering

Source: MENA