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Minister of Youth & Sports and president of Alexandria University Inaugurate 4th Youth Visions Salon at Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated yesterday, Sunday, April 28, 2024, the fourth edition of the “Youth Visions Salon” at the Library of Alexandria, which is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Higher Education, and the National Alliance for Private Development Action, in coordination with Dr. Dina Helali, member of the Senate and founder of the Youth Visions Salon.
The opening session of the salon was attended by Dr. Osama El-Azhari, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Religious Affairs, vice presidents of the University, a number of deans and vice deans of faculties and institutes at Alexandria University, Mr. Talaat Abdelqawi, Member of the House of Representatives and a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Alliance for Civil and Development Work, Dr. Youssef Amer, Chairman of the Committee of Religious Affairs at the Senate, in addition to several members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, civil society organizations, and many youth and party entities from various Egyptian universities.
In his speech, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi emphasized that the salon is a leading youth platform for exchanging dialogue between officials and young people in order to increase awareness of the nation’s issues and contribute to presenting a national vision towards building the new republic. He added that the Ministry of Youth and Sports has launched many strategies that will support young people and adopt their ideas. The Ministry launched the National Youth Strategy that was linked to Egypt’s Vision 2030 to create a state of science and work. Sobhi indicated that he hopes that this salon will be a real opportunity to discuss contemporary societal issues, present visions, and find innovative solutions to address all problems, especially since this salon is an opportunity for young people to discuss their ideas in the presence of officials and specialized experts.
While Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa stressed that Alexandria University plays an important role in raising young people, especially since they represent the present and the future, adding that Alexandria University adopts a strategy that aims to link scientific research with the labour market in order to graduate students qualified for the local, regional and international labour markets. Konsowa stressed that not only do we do have the luxury of producing scientific research, but that scientific research must also be applicable to creating a national economy based on knowledge, noting that the university in this regard has allocated approximately one billion pounds to modernize all research laboratories at the university to achieve this goal. At the end of his speech, Konsowa praised the organization and the large presence of young people from various youth and party entities, stressing the necessity of organizing such events on an ongoing basis to enhance awareness among Egyptian youth about various societal issues.
While Dr. Osama el-Azhari confirmed that the salon discusses a very important issue, which is the issue of determination in building awareness, pointing out that there are four goals that the Youth Visions Salon must achieve in its fourth edition, which are rejecting religious extremism and terrorism, confronting moral decline, building the character of the Egyptian person who created civilization, and building civilization through interest in all sciences and knowledge.
While Dr. Dina Helali thanked President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for his care for the youth and putting them in the front lines in leadership positions to form young leaders suitable for building the new republic. She added that she is interested in organizing the salon on an annual basis to be an opportunity to exchange ideas between various Egyptian youth from all governorates, and to increase awareness among them in all issues raised on both the local and international scenes.
Dr. Talaat Abdelqawi confirmed that the National Alliance for Civil and Development Work is a civil entity that aims to spread the culture of volunteering and achieve development, service and investment projects, pointing out that the coalition, since its establishment in March 2022, has succeeded in helping more than 30 million Egyptians from the most needy groups, providing food aid for 25 million citizens, medical assistance to more than 5 million citizens, and providing 40,000 jobs for people with disabilities and the most needy groups, in addition to paying debts of imprisoned women debtors to release them, and the launch of the “Izra’a” (Cultivate) initiative, which was praised by most international agricultural organizations.
While Dr. Youssef Amer spoke about the importance of work in the true Islamic faith, and that God created man to inhabit the earth, stressing the need for work to be coupled with science and knowledge, and for human beings to always be proficient in their work as God Almighty commanded them.
The salon activities included two dialogue sessions. The first dialogue session was titled “The Role of Youth in Building and Developing the Nation,” while the second dialogue session was titled “Cybersecurity, Economic Challenges, and Youth Opportunities in the New Republic.” The media dialogue was moderated by Mr. Mostafa Mizar, presenter of the 9 o’clock News on Egyptian Television.
Opening of the seventh scientific conference of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science, opened yesterday, Wednesday, the seventh scientific conference of the faculty, in the presence of a number of faculty deans, Eminent Egyptian Navy men affiliated with the Naval faculty, members of parliamentary councils, faculty members, representatives of many civil society organizations, media figures, and hundreds of researchers and students.
In his speech, Prof. Dr. Saeed Allam conveyed the greetings of Dr. Abdel Aziz Qanswa, President of Alexandria University, to the attendees and his wishes to everyone for a fruitful and successful conference. He praised the continued regularity of holding the college’s scientific conference every year. He also stressed the importance of studying the economic and political reality, which would provide a vision He pointed out the importance of the various recommendations that the conference could come out of research and studies related to the two axes of the economic and political conference, which in turn enhances the leading scientific and societal role of Alexandria University and confirms its position as a major house of expertise that contributes to enrichment. Knowledge of all institutions in society.
In his speech, Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the faculty and President of the Conference, welcomed the attendees, and referred to the topic of the current (seventh) conference, which includes two inseparable axes, the first of which is the economic axis, which focuses on the problems of the twin deficits and the debt crisis in Arab economies, and the second is the political axis on the current global transformations and developments. Research in political science, and it was considered that the two axes are complementary, given that economic pressures represent one of the mechanisms of wars of the fourth and fifth generations, which include, in addition to economic mechanisms, military mechanisms, and mechanisms related to psychological warfare, black propaganda, information warfare, electronic waste, and other mechanisms of these two generations. One of the generations of wars that aim to achieve and perpetuate divisions in hostile societies. At the end of his speech, Dr. Wahban stressed to the conference researchers the necessity of presenting serious, effective, and applicable recommendations that can be effectively invested in serving the nation and its issues.
In the same context, came the words of Dr. Al-Sayed Al-Seriti, professor of economics at the college and rapporteur of the conference, who stressed that the college’s scientific conference is a forum for presenting research and exchanging ideas and visions aimed at contributing to the discussion and solution of contemporary economic and political problems. Thus, the conference represents an enhancement of the distinguished image of the college at the prestigious University of Alexandria in The academic environment, as well as ensuring greater care for the college’s academic projects and highlighting the university’s position locally and internationally by encouraging scientific research activities in the economic and political fields that occupy the contemporary arena for the benefit of this nation and its people.
Yesterday's activities ended with honoring the researchers participating in the conference on its first day, and handing over shields to the session chairs and commentators.
It is worth noting that the conference concludes its work today, Thursday, April 25, 2024, with two sessions that include new research and a discussion session on the problems of the twin deficits and the debt crisis in the Arab countries.
Alexandria University Council Discusses Preparations for Second Semester Final Exams, Congratulates Faculties with Advanced Positions at QS World Ranking
In its session headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Alexandria University Council discussed the preparations for holding the second semester final exams, which begin next May, for about 200,000 male and female students in the various academic levels in all university faculties and institutes. The exam timetables will be set according to the specifications of each faculty and institute.
The University President congratulated the faculties whose sub-specializations occupied advanced positions globally in the QS World University Rankings for the year 2024. The Council honoured the deans of the faculties of Arts, Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, and the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, as their faculties occupied advanced positions in more than one sub-specialization.
The Council agreed to name the lecture halls and classes in several faculties and institutes after the names of the distinguished faculty members, who left a tangible impact or brought about development during their tenure with a clear and distinctive impact.
The Council agreed to allocate a headquarters for a school in Alexandria Governorate, which the Faculty of Education will operate from the kindergarten stage until the end of the secondary stage of general education.
The Council approved the training of seven faculty members of the University of N'Djamena in the Republic of Chad at Alexandria University.
The Council approved in principle the establishment of a professional master’s program in cosmetics chemistry in collaboration between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Pharmacy based on a credit-hours system.
The Council approved the establishment of a professional master’s degree in food chemistry at the Faculty of Science based on a credit-hours system.
The Council agreed to include the Centre of Excellence for Regenerative Medicine Research among the centres through which the American Board of Regenerative Medicine exam is submitted.
The Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University and Lovely Professional University in India, and the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Specific Education) and the University of South Dakota in the United States of America.
The Council approved the promotion of 10 faculty members, 7 to the position of professor, 3 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 21lecturers, and the granting of 46 doctoral degrees and 44 master’s degrees in various scientific disciplines.*Alexandria University Council Discusses Preparations for Second Semester Final Exams, Congratulates Faculties with Advanced Positions at QS World Ranking*
In its session held today, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, headed by Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Alexandria University Council discussed the preparations for holding the second semester final exams, which begin next May, for about 200,000 male and female students in the various academic levels in all university faculties and institutes. The exam timetables will be set according to the specifications of each faculty and institute.
The University President congratulated the faculties whose sub-specializations occupied advanced positions globally in the QS World University Rankings for the year 2024. The Council honoured the deans of the faculties of Arts, Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, and the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, as their faculties occupied advanced positions in more than one sub-specialization.
The Council agreed to name the lecture halls and classes in several faculties and institutes after the names of the distinguished faculty members, who left a tangible impact or brought about development during their tenure with a clear and distinctive impact.
The Council agreed to allocate a headquarters for a school in Alexandria Governorate, which the Faculty of Education will operate from the kindergarten stage until the end of the secondary stage of general education.
The Council approved the training of seven faculty members of the University of N'Djamena in the Republic of Chad at Alexandria University.
The Council approved in principle the establishment of a professional master’s program in cosmetics chemistry in collaboration between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Pharmacy based on a credit-hours system.
The Council approved the establishment of a professional master’s degree in food chemistry at the Faculty of Science based on a credit-hours system.
The Council agreed to include the Centre of Excellence for Regenerative Medicine Research among the centres through which the American Board of Regenerative Medicine exam is submitted.
The Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University and Lovely Professional University in India, and the Memorandum of Understanding between Alexandria University (Faculty of Specific Education) and the University of South Dakota in the United States of America.
The Council approved the promotion of 10 faculty members, 7 to the position of professor, 3 to the position of associate professor, the appointment of 21lecturers, and the granting of 46 doctoral degrees and 44 master’s degrees in various scientific disciplines.
President of Alexandria University Inaugurates Faculty of Tourism and Hotels International Conference on “Innovation in Tourism Industry in Light of Contemporary Global Changes”
Within the framework of the Egyptian state’s orientation towards clean energy and the green economy in Egypt’s Vision 2030, Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, inaugurated today, Wednesday 24 April 2024, the activities of the international scientific conference organized by the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels under the title “Innovation in the Tourism Industry in Light of Contemporary Global Changes,” which is being held for two-day in the city of Ne Alamein.
The opening ceremony was attended by Dr. Ghada Shalabi, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Dr. Mostafa El-Naggar, President of Matrouh University, Dr. Essam El-Kurdi, President of El Alamein University, Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President of Alexandria University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. Hisham Gaber, Vice President of El Alamein University for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hazem Atiyat-Allah, former president of Helwan University and former governor of Fayoum, Dr. Maged Negm, former president of Helwan University, Dr. Hossam El-Rifai, vice president of Helwan University for education and student affairs, Engineer Ahmed Ibrahim, head of the El Alamein City Authority, Major General Hisham Lotfy, former assistant minister of the interior and head of the authority. Regional conference to revitalize tourism in Alexandria, Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels and Chairman of the Conference, Dr. Nashwa Fouad, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research and Conference Rapporteur, in addition to a large number of faculty members, researchers and specialists in the field of tourism, both Egyptians and foreigners.
In his speech, Dr. Abdulaziz Konsowa welcomed the attendees at this conference, including experts and professors specialized in the tourism and hospitality sector. He offered his congratulations to the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels for coming out with the conference in a distinguished manner, expressing his aspiration for the conference to come out with effective and applicable recommendations capable of advancing this important sector. He praised the level of achievement that the city of El Alamein is witnessing as a model for the new cities being built by the Egyptian state. Dr. Konsowa added that the Egyptian state’s vision for development is based on four basic axes: industry, agriculture, and tourism, in addition to the services and logistics industry. Therefore, tourism is considered an important element for achieving Egypt’s vision and reaching the required development rates. He added that Egypt is making great efforts to restore its health and be at the forefront of countries working to achieve sustainable development that serves current and future generations in light of major internal and external challenges.
Dr. Essam El-Kurdi stressed the importance of the conference, which discusses the future of the tourism industry in Egypt in light of the modern economic, social and technological transformations. Therefore, innovation and creativity have become an indispensable necessity for developing both tourist attractions and the human element, as well as adopting technologies, as the role of universities appears in developing promotion and marketing mechanisms and spreading awareness of the importance of sustainable tourism in development, which reflects on society by achieving a better future, therefore, research and innovation must be encouraged, researchers supported, and cooperation between academia and industry must be strengthened to transform ideas into tangible results that serve society.
Dr. Mostafa El-Naggar praised the leading role of Alexandria University in organizing scientific conferences that adopt modern concepts, pointing to the importance of the conference topic, which deals with modern issues in the tourism industry, stressing that innovation is a large umbrella under which many topics fall that aim to develop green tourism, attract the largest number of tourists, and improve the level of tourism services provided, to present the bright side of Egypt and enhance the role of tourism in economic development.
Dr. Ghada Shalaby pointed out the excellent choice of the new city of El Alamein as a venue for the conference, as the state made great efforts to present the city as a model for sustainable tourist cities that provide their services throughout the year, where there is an advanced infrastructure of an airport, hotels, resorts, and accommodations, in addition to universities and schools. She praised the role of Alexandria University in nourishing the tourism sector with experts and human resources capable of competing in local, regional, and international labour markets, confirming the country’s success in developing the tourism industry and reaching 14.9 million tourists this year, aiming to reach 30 million tourists in 2030 despite contemporary regional and international challenges.
Dr. Abeer Attia confirmed that choosing the conference topic came out of the belief in the necessity of the tourism sector keeping pace with all the changes at the regional and international levels that would affect the sector, in addition to the important emergence of the technological element in changing the form of the travel experience, as well as climate change and its impact on the environment, and how to adapt to it, adding that choosing New Alamein as a location to organize the conference came as the city is a model for fourth generation cities and the capabilities it possesses that makes it one of the most important tourist destinations in Egypt.
Dr. Nashwa Fouad stated that the conference discusses several main topics, the most important of which is artificial intelligence in the tourism and hospitality sector, entrepreneurship and innovation in the tourism and hospitality industry, modern trends in tourism and hospitality resource management, modern issues in tourism and hotel marketing strategies, innovation in heritage studies and museums, the city of New Alamein as a promising cultural destination between the past and the present.
Community Service and Environmental Development Council Discusses Importance of Alexandria University’s Societal Role in Literacy, Preparations for Evaluation Visit to in Best Environmentally Friendly University Competition
Dr. Saeed Allam, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs stressed the interest of the University in its societal role towards the literacy file and providing all forms of support to this important issue. He called for full coordination between the faculties of the educational sector, and the necessity of coordination with the General Authority for Adult Education in accordance with the latest updates: This came during the Community Service and Environmental Development Council meeting yesterday, 22 April 2024, in the conference hall at the university headquarters.
The Council also discussed the readiness of Alexandria University to visit the University File Evaluation Committee to participate in the Best Environmentally Friendly University competition. The Council decided to form a specialized team of faculty vice deans and their assistants to receive the committee and facilitate its work.
The Vice President of the University pointed out the latest developments in the construction and renovation work being carried out at the Faculty Members Marine Club (Pharos) to receive and host its members, in a manner befitting the prestigious status of Alexandria University.
The Council reviewed the report submitted by Dr. Fahmi Charles, Emeritus Professor at the Higher Institute of Public Health, on the importance of completing all updates related to the environmental file of the university’s faculties and institutes and uploading it electronically, with an emphasis on its readiness in all internal and external environmental aspects of the university, which supports the state’s strategies and achieves sustainable development goals, as well as codifying occupational safety and health conditions for various university facilities.
The Council reviewed several reports, activities, exhibitions, training courses, seminars, scientific meetings, field and community visits, and workshops in the university’s faculties and institutes during the months of March and April 2024.
