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Alexandria University Wins Four Top Places at the 2nd “Tarab” Festival
Alexandria University achieved an outstanding performance at the closing ceremony of the 2nd “Tarab” Music and Singing Festival for Egyptian Universities, organized by Suez University in cooperation with the Student Activities Sector and the Leadership Development Institute.
The University won four top places: first place in solo instrumental performance by Hena Mohamed, Faculty of Specific Education; first place in solo singing by Menna Mahmoud, Faculty of Specific Education; second place in solo singing by Ziad Ahmed Saad, Faculty of Specific Education; and second place in group singing by Alexandria University Choir.
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, congratulated the winning students and the University Choir, affirming that these achievements reflect the students’ outstanding artistic talents and the University’s commitment to supporting student activities, discovering talents, and providing opportunities to develop their creative skills.
The Alexandria University Choir also participated in the closing ceremony with an Egyptian folk music medley, under the direction of Dr. Sherihan El-Hadiny.
Alexandria University Receives the Torch of the 14th Youth Week
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, received on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the torch of the 14th Youth Week for Universities and Higher Institutes, scheduled to be hosted by Minia University from September 25–30, 2026.
The torch reception was followed by a student march from the university’s main administration building in Shatby to Qaitbay Citadel, including a visit to the new Alexandria Metro project, amid an enthusiastic student atmosphere.
Dr. Abdel Hakim welcomed Egypt’s university youth, emphasizing that the torch symbolizes hope, ambition, and the vital role of young people in building the nation’s future. He also highlighted the importance of the event in discovering talents, exchanging experiences, promoting teamwork, and strengthening friendship and cooperation among students from Egyptian universities.
He called on students to participate with a spirit of fair competition, creativity, and sportsmanship, expressing his appreciation to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Minister of Higher Education Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, and Minia University President Dr. Essam Farhat for their continued support of youth and university activities.
Alexandria University Prepares for the New Academic Year and Accelerates Its Smart University Transformation
Alexandria University Council, chaired by Acting President Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, met on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to discuss preparations for the new academic year and the university’s development plans.
Dr. Abdel Hakim stressed the need to accelerate the university’s transformation into a smart university, with a three-year plan focusing on digital services, technological infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, modernizing curricula, enhancing graduates’ skills, and linking scientific research to labor market needs.
He also designated the new academic year as a “Year of Human Resources,” emphasizing support for students, faculty members, and staff, expanding student activities, nurturing talented and creative students, and providing specialized training programs for faculty members.
The Council reviewed preparations for the new academic year, including the readiness of classrooms, laboratories, and facilities, early announcement of study schedules, improvement of student services and medical care, and support for students with disabilities.
The Council also reviewed developments concerning the university’s international branches, including preparations for the official opening of the Chad branch in May 2027, as well as developments in Abu Dhabi, Malaysia, and Riyadh.
The Council approved 20 scholarships with a 50% tuition reduction for students enrolled in the Master’s Program in Heritage at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels. It also approved the promotion of 33 faculty members, the appointment of 25 lecturers, and the awarding of 79 PhD and 182 Master’s degrees in various disciplines.
At the end of the meeting, the Council honored Major General Mostafa Sultan, Director of University Security, on the occasion of the completion of his tenure, in recognition of his efforts in supporting security and discipline at the university.
Alexandria University Advances Digital Services and Expands Micro-Credentials
Alexandria University’s Community Service and Environmental Development Sector Council reviewed preparations for the new academic year, ongoing digital transformation, and upgrades to educational laboratories. The council also discussed expanding Micro-credential programs, offering 3–6 month skills-based training in business, technology, engineering, and medical fields, targeting postgraduate students and graduates.
The council highlighted the success of the university’s “Ensat” support platform, which provides psychological and social consultations and refers cases requiring specialized care to the Faculty of Medicine.
It also congratulated the Department of Libraries at the Faculty of Arts for winning first place in a national hackathon for its project “Kahraba: A Digital Community Memory of Alexandria’s Tram.”
The meeting further addressed cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), outreach activities for secondary-school students, occupational safety, infrastructure maintenance, and the sector’s activities and events during August.
Acting President of Alexandria University participated in Celebration of World Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, participated in a celebration organized by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina to mark the first World Day for Underwater Cultural Heritage and the 25th anniversary of the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage.
The event was organized through the Alexandria Studies and Mediterranean Civilization Center, in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair on Underwater Cultural Heritage at Alexandria University and the university’s Center for Maritime Archaeology, with the participation of national and international partners and specialists.
In his remarks, Dr. Abdel Hakim highlighted the special significance of the occasion for Egypt, noting that the initiative to establish the World Day originated in Egypt based on a proposal by the UNESCO Chair at Alexandria University. He emphasized the university’s role in scientific research, capacity building, international cooperation, and raising awareness of the importance of preserving underwater cultural heritage.
Dr. Ahmed Zayed, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, stressed the importance of underwater heritage to Alexandria, a city historically connected to the Mediterranean, while Dr. Ghada Abdel Bari highlighted Egypt’s pioneering role in protecting underwater cultural heritage and its potential to support tourism.
Dr. Emad Khalil, UNESCO Chair Professor, noted that the first World Day represents an important Egyptian initiative launched by Alexandria University and its UNESCO Chair, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Convention. The event also highlighted Alexandria Governorate’s commitment to supporting research, excavation, and preservation efforts related to underwater heritage.
