Egypt’s Minister of Education has been awarded an honorary doctorate by a Japanese university in recognition of his efforts to develop education and strengthen ties between Egypt and Japan. This comes after previous scrutiny regarding the validity of a doctorate the minister previously claimed. The minister’s supporters, including the Prime Minister, maintain that competence and experience are more important than formal qualifications. The growing partnership between Egypt and Japan includes the expansion of Japanese schools in Egypt and the introduction of Japanese language and curriculum within the Egyptian education system. The awarding of this doctorate appears to be a source of some debate, as highlighted by the original article’s questioning title. This honorary degree signifies approval from Japan regarding the current trajectory of educational collaboration.