In the preliminary rounds of Eng. Mohamed Abdul Thahiras a Governor of Alexandria, Dr. RoshdyZahran, Alexandria University President, received, on Monday, December 28^th, 2015, the Governor at the University head office in Al Shatby, where they discussed ways of cooperation that Alexandria returns back to its prosperity according toa joint scientific strategic vision.

The governor stressed, during the meeting, that he will set the priorities of the Alexandrian citizen in the first priorities of the Governorate.This includes solving the problem ofcleanliness, traffic and sanitation.He also declared that he will address the building violations and encroachment on the beaches strictly. In addition, he pointed out that the engineering administrations of Housing departments are the authorities that grant the building permits, but confusion and the non-applicationof  law firmly against violators lead to increasing problem.

Dr. RoshdyZahran pointed that the University dedicates all its qualities and expertise of its professors in the Governorate’s service.He  noted that many of the University faculties and institutes have many projects and studies that can be used in solving the Governorate’s problems,such as getting rid of wastes and their recycling.He also added that the civil society has a major role to cooperate with the Governorate to solve many problems.

The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. SediqAbdul Salam, the University Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abaza, the University Vice President for MatrouhBranch, and Prof. Dr. EssamAl Kordy, The University Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development