Under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and Acting President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Economic and Political Science organized a charity exhibition to support small and micro enterprises, in cooperation with Al-Alpha Foundation for Development and Vocational Training, headed by Ms. Heba El-Qurash.

The exhibition was held at the Faculty premises from February 15 to 17, 2026.

The opening ceremony was attended by a distinguished group of executive and community leaders, including Dr. Magda El-Shazly, Head of the National Council for Women in Alexandria; Dr. Marwa Khalil, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Enas Diab, Former Head of El-Horreya Creativity Center; Ms. Heba El-Qurash, Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees; Eng. Ahmed Gharib, Secretary-General of the Foundation; and Ms. Randa Farag, Head of the People of Determination Secretariat. The attendees expressed their appreciation for the exhibition’s concept and its role in empowering small business owners and supporting sustainable development efforts.

Dr. Sherine Nosair, Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Political Science, stated that organizing this exhibition stems from the Faculty’s firm belief in its academic and community role in supporting entrepreneurship and empowering small and micro enterprise owners. She emphasized the Faculty’s commitment to establishing effective channels of cooperation with civil society institutions to help qualify youth, enhance their competitiveness, and bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, in alignment with sustainable development goals.

During his tour of the exhibition, Ambassador Yasser Alawy, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director of the Diplomatic Studies Institute, praised the high level of organization and the diversity of the displayed products. He affirmed that local handicrafts reflect remarkable creativity, innovation, and competitiveness, contributing to strengthening the national economy and promoting a culture of self-employment and entrepreneurship.

The exhibition is organized as part of the Faculty’s ongoing commitment to activating its societal role and strengthening partnerships with civil society institutions by providing a platform to showcase and market successful and innovative youth-led projects, in support of economic and social development.