English Faculty News
Faculty of Arts Holds a Seminar on the "Armed Forces Heroism in the Glorious October War”
In light of Alexandria University’s celebrations of the golden jubilee of the victories of the glorious October War,
The Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University, organized a seminar entitled "The Heroics of the Egyptian Armed Forces during the Glorious October War." The guest speakers of the seminar were Major General Dr. Mohamed El-Soul, a historian, military analyst and lecturer at Egyptian universities, Major General Mahmoud Mohamed Abul-Maati, one of the heroes of the Deversoir Battle, and Major General Hassan Mohamed Nassar, one of the heroes of the Battles of Oyoun Musa.
The event was attended by Dr. Hani Khamis, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Naglaa Abou-Agag, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Magdy Agamiya, General Coordinator of Student Activities, and a group of faculty members, students, and faculty employees.
In his speech, Dr. Hani Khamis stressed that the October War is a turning point in Egypt’s contemporary history because it restored hope in the souls of Egyptians, stressing that commemorating October calls for the values of loyalty and belonging in the souls of Egyptians. He indicated that the Egyptian state needs work, diligence, perseverance, and summoning the spirit of victory, adding that the faculty is keen to invite our heroes every year to draw lessons learned and teach our students the meanings of honour, pride and dignity, so that we may honour our heroes and remember our righteous martyrs.
Dr. Magdy Agamiya confirmed that the October War marked heroic acts from which the world learned the meanings of heroism, dignity, sacrifice, and redemption, pointing out that Egypt witnessed very difficult events, and she was able to overcome those difficulties with a high fighting spirit. He sent a message to the students to preserve their homeland, and not to be led by rumors aimed at destabilizing the country.
During the seminar, the heroes of the October War gave lectures recounting the stories, sacrifices, and memories of the War of Attrition and the glorious October War.
Higher Institute of Public Health organizes an educational symposium on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the October victories, entitled “Crossing and Victory”
Under the auspices of Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, the Higher Institute of Public Health organized an educational symposium on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the victories of the Glorious October War under the title “Crossing and Victory,” with the participation of a group of the most prominent participants in sinking the destroyer Eilat and destroying the port of Eilat, namely Major General Nabil El Shazly, trainer. The executors of the Eilat Operations Group, Major General Omar Ezz El-Din, and Marine Lieutenant Colonel Mohsen Al-Gohary, in the presence of Dr. Heba Al-Qadi, Dean of the Institute, Dr. Engy Al-Ghitani, Deputy of the Institute for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Nisreen Al-Nimr, Deputy of the Institute for Postgraduate Studies and Research.
In her speech, Dr. Heba Al-Qadi affirmed that the glorious October victory is a great victory and a defining moment in the history of the Arab nation, especially since it united the Arab nation around one goal, which is to defend the usurped land and confront the enemy, pointing out that the spirit of determination and patience must be inspired by the October victories and we must remember Always our heroic martyrs, and we always renew our pledge to liberate Palestine from the usurping enemy.
While Major General Omar Ezz El-Din referred to his participation in the bombing of the destroyer Eilat and the destruction of the Israeli rig in the Suez Canal and the Belayim oil field during the war, as Israel seized it and had to be recovered after it was exploited by Israel. He pointed out that the Eilat operation contributed to raising the morale of the Egyptians and the forces. The Egyptian Armed Forces after the setback of June 1967, and paved the way for achieving victory in October 1973.
While Major General Nabil El Shazly spoke about his role in training the Egyptian heroes in the Egyptian Navy to swim and dive, which brought down the Israeli naval destroyer Eilat, stressing that the preparation stage for the operation was arduous and required carrying out very tough training, stressing that it was an unprecedented process in military operations and is taught in all academies. Military forces around the world, and he confirmed that he was tasked with raising the level of endurance and speed among the group’s members so that they could carry out the operation and return again safely.
Major General Mohsen Al-Gohary referred to his role in the rescue operations during and after the operation and clearing the Suez Canal area to pave the way for the heroes to cross to Eilat and carry out the mission efficiently.
Dr. Nefertiti Zaki Re-appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Nursing
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Nefertiti Zaki, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree to renew her appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, wishing her success and continuous efforts to maintain the achievements of the faculty, stressing that all support and assistance will be provided to her for her success in performing her mission.
Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Students Participate in Training Camp Organized by National Council for Women in Alexandria
Within the framework of the project to support and create a safe work environment for women in the tourism sector in Egypt, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels participated in the training camp organized by the National Council for Women, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Spanish Cooperation Agency in Egypt, in collaboration with the Wellspring Foundation.
The conference targeted male and female students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at the Universities of Alexandria and Matrouh, with the aim of training and educating them on how to support and promote a safe work environment for women working in the tourism sector, and it lasted for 3 days in Alexandria.
Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, indicated that the camp included many activities and topics, the most important of which are how to manage time, planning, personal skills to get a job, work values and ethics, communication skills and teamwork, in addition to topics of social intelligence and the equation of change.
Conclusion of Fourth Arab Youth Forum for Entrepreneurship at Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the activities of the Fourth Arab Youth Forum for Entrepreneurship concluded, which was organized by the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science in cooperation with the Association for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship. Its activities continued for two days at the faculty's headquarters, and was attended by a group of thinkers, faculty members, executives concerned with entrepreneurship, as well as entrepreneurs who own small, medium and micro enterprise, in addition representatives of civil society organizations, led by the Businessmen Association, representatives of religious institutions, media figures, and hundreds of researchers and students.
Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, in his speech, stressed the importance of entrepreneurship as a creative idea in light of the need for successful and constructive ideas and new mechanisms to create various jobs in light of the widespread unemployment at large rates at various national and global levels.
Dr. Suzette El-Ridi, founder of the forum and president of the Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Association, also pointed out the basic role of the forum in encouraging projects and entrepreneurship as a societal responsibility and a national duty. Dr. El-Ridi emphasized the pioneering role of the forum in transferring the expertise of specialists and academics to promising young people in order to hone their experiences and encourage them to establish innovative projects.
Dr. Abdelwahab Ghoneim - Vice President of the Arab Federation for the Digital Economy and Advisor to Cambridge College, referred in his speech to contemporary economic vocabulary and the tremendous technological developments that the world is experiencing in the twenty-first century, which in turn were reflected in entrepreneurship, and the size of the digital economy based on information technology now constitutes approximately 50 percent of the global economy.
Dr. Mona Abdellatif, Director of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, pointed to the prominent role played by the forum in providing a unique opportunity to meet distinguished and creative Arab youth in the field of entrepreneurship, where experiences and knowledge are exchanged and cooperation in the field of innovation and technology is enhanced. She also stressed the importance of the conference in unifying joint efforts between multiple entities, whether hosts or various entities across the Arab world, to exchange ideas and experiences and encourage joint cooperation between Arab youth, investors, and experts in the field of entrepreneurship.
Several important topics were discussed during the forum, including “Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship” by Dr. Abdelwahab Ghoneim, and “A Closer Look at Policies to Encourage Entrepreneurship in Egypt and the Arab Region” by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Bahaa El-Din Khairy - Professor of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, “Entrepreneurial Marketing” by Dr. Ayman Shawky, Director of the Development Center - Arab Academy for Science and Technology, and “The Role of the Businessmen Association in Supporting Entrepreneurship and Financing Startups” by Dr. Mohamed Moharram - Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Business Foundation - Businessmen Association In Alexandria, and “The Role of the Enterprise Development Agency in Supporting Entrepreneurs” by Mr. Salah Maged - Director of the Fourth Region - Enterprise Development Agency - Alexandria Office, while Dr. Nabil Shalabi - Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Arab Pioneers House and Vice President of John Cracknell Youth Bank in England reviewed the most prominent inspiring stories of successful models in the field of entrepreneurship.