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Faculty of Engineering Organizes Educational Seminar Celebrating 50th Anniversary of October victories, with the Participation of War Heroes
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Engineering at Alexandria University organized an educational seminar to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the victories of the glorious October War, in which Captain Nabil Mahmoud Abdelwahab Yahya, one of the prominent heroes in the history of the Egyptian Navy who participated in sinking the Israeli destroyer “Eilat,” participated. The seminar was attended by Dr. Saeed Allam, Dean of the Faculty and Acting Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Essam Wahba, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Walid Abdelazim, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, and Dr. Wael El-Maghlani, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, as well as a group of the October War heroes including emeritus professors who participated in the October War, and faculty students.
Captain Nabil Abdelwahab spoke during the seminar about the operation to sink the Israeli destroyer "Eilat", and his participation in the destruction of the Israeli Eilat port, explaining the role of the Egyptian naval forces in carrying out many successive operations in which they blew up a number of sites located there despite the fortifications and severe security measures taken by the Israeli army during the war.
In his speech, Dr. Saeed Allam welcomed Captain Nabil Abdelwahab to Alexandria University. Dr. Allam saluted the heroes and martyrs of the Egyptian army, stressing that the October victory is one of the greatest victories in the great history of Egypt. Allam called on all students to invoke the spirit of the great October in all aspects of their lives, benefiting from the lessons written by the Egyptian army with patience and determination that work miracles.
The seminar witnessed a large student presence, during which the students expressed their pride in the victory of the glorious October War, and showed a remarkable response to Captain Nabil Abdelwahab on the topics he discussed during the seminar.
Faculty of Agriculture Participates in International Volunteering Day and the International Day of People with Disabilities "Differently Able"
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Agriculture held a celebration for the second year in a row today, Saturday the 16th of December 2023, under the title “International Volunteer Day and the International Day for People with Disabilities (Differently Able)" in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Bahey El-Din Mohamed, Dean of the Faculty college, Dr. Heba Sabry Salama, Vice-Dean for community service and environmental development affairs, Mr. Ahmed Mehanna, member of the House of Representatives, in addition to members and heads of the boards of directors of associations and private institutions working and concerned with people with disabilities, as well as representatives of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.
During the event, Dr. Shadi Fadel, Professor of Oncology at the Faculty of Medicine, reviewed the activities of Borg El Arab Children’s Cancer Hospital affiliated with Alexandria University, and Dr. Saber Wahib, Professor of Pediatric Surgeries and Congenital Differences at the Faculty of Medicine, reviewed the activities of Nile Al-Amal Hospital for Congenital Differences Surgeries.
Among the several entities taking part in the event were the Community-Based Rehabilitation Association, the Alexandria Development Foundation, the Flowers of Life(Zohoor El Hayah) Association, the Luminous Twilight (Al Shafaq Al Modie) Association, Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa Association, and the Karmouz Social Welfare Association.
The celebration program included several games for differently abled people as well as music performances, various cartoon characters, songs, puppet theater, tannoura dancing, and a choir band, in addition to honouring some prominent figures in the field of community service and caring for people with disabilities and young volunteers in the field, headed by Dr. Ahmed Saleh Abu Shanab, the celebration’s coordinator.
Alexandria University participates in AEEDC 2024, Largest International Dental Exhibition in the UAE in Cooperation with University of Manchester
Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Dentistry participated in the UAE International Dental Conference & Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC) 2024 in the United Arab Emirates, which is considered the largest international dental exhibition in the world, within the framework of the cooperation agreement concluded between the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University and the British University of Manchester.
Dr. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, pointed out that the “AEEDC” exhibition enjoys a global status, and is attended by more than 40,000 visitors from various countries of the world, pointing out the importance of the conference for dental experts, academics, and specialists all over the world, stressing that the conference addresses developments and research in various specializations in the field of dentistry. He added that the conference hosts the most prominent specialized speakers on the global level, and embraces several specialized activities and events. The exhibition also includes an exhibition of emerging companies and provides these companies with an opportunity to conclude long-term deals and investments in order to serve the local, regional and international markets.
Dr. Nermin Rady, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, participated in this conference as a representative of Alexandria University.
Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Hanan Elgwily as Dean of the Faculty of pharmacy
Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Hanan Elgwily on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of pharmacy, wishing her success and continuous efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, stressing that all support will be provided to he for her success in performing her mission.
Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science Delegation Visits Alexandria Port General Authority
Within the framework of the protocol signed between the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences and the Alexandria Port Authority, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Sciences organized a training field visit to the Alexandria Port Authority for senior students at the Economics Department as part of the practical and applied training for their transportation and logistics economics course.
The visit comes within the framework of the faculty’s keenness to build scientific capabilities, advance economic knowledge at the academic and applied levels, and develop students’ abilities and skills in a way that responds to professional and functional requirements in the fields of work and serves the local, regional, and international environment.
The delegation included Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Sherine Nossair, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Dr. end El-Mosallami, lecturer of economics and general coordinator of activities, and Dr. Nahla Azzam, lecturer of economics, along with a group of members of the supporting staff and 48 students. The faculty delegation was received by Navy Major General Ahmed Hamdi Abdelaziz, Vice Chairman of the Authority’s Board of Directors for Operations, and Rear Admiral Hisham Safwat, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Investment.
The meeting witnessed an introduction to the General Authority of Alexandria Port, as one of the most important and largest ports in the Middle East and Africa, and an introduction to the authority’s role and mission in the Egyptian economy, reaching the future vision and strategic plan drawn up for the development of the port, most notably the Grand Alexandria Port Project, which includes the current Alexandria Port, Dekheila Port, and El-Mex Middle Port, including the cargo and container yards, the port’s logistics system, and the sea piers. The program included a visit to the port museum, the passenger terminal, El Maleh Dam Bridge, the Tahya Misr multi-purpose station and the rest of the port facilities.
On the sidelines of the visit, Major General Hisham Safwat handed over the commemorative shield of the Alexandria Port Authority to Dr. Ahmed Wahban, Dean of the Faculty, and the students took souvenir photos to document the visit.
