Al-Azhar's acting deputy, Sheikh Ayman Abdelghani, met with Naguiba El-Shamsey, head of the Scientific Research and Investment Foundation, which sponsors the National Reading Project. They discussed developing cooperation and increasing participation of Al-Azhar students in the project's activities. The meeting aimed to enhance collaboration between Al-Azhar and the National Reading Project, reaching more students and teachers while supporting the project's goals.
The meeting covered several proposals to strengthen existing cooperation between Al-Azhar and the National Reading Project. Sheikh Ayman Abdelghani emphasized the crucial role of teachers in shaping students' personalities and perceptions. He highlighted that fostering a reading habit requires combined efforts from teachers, educational institutions, and families to prepare a generation capable of critical thinking and dialogue.
Abdelghani stressed the importance of making reading a continuous practice in students' lives, not just an activity tied to competitions. He expressed Al-Azhar's commitment to supporting initiatives that develop students' awareness, discover their talents, and encourage learning. El-Shamsey, in turn, emphasized that cooperation with Al-Azhar is vital to the National Reading Project's progress.
El-Shamsey noted that the project aims to establish reading as a daily practice by providing a stimulating environment and discovering and supporting talented students. She mentioned the foundation's intention to develop cooperation with Al-Azhar, expanding the project's reach to more students and teachers. Both parties agreed to continue developing cooperation and promoting Al-Azhar students' participation in the National Reading Project.
The National Reading Project seeks to spread a culture of reading and enhance intellectual capabilities among students. By partnering with Al-Azhar, the project can tap into the institution's extensive educational network and reach a broader audience. This collaboration is expected to have a positive impact on students' reading habits and academic performance.
The meeting between Abdelghani and El-Shamsey reflects the ongoing efforts to promote reading and learning in Egypt. By working together, Al-Azhar and the National Reading Project can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and contribute to the country's educational development. The project's goals align with Egypt's vision for a more educated and informed society.
The cooperation between Al-Azhar and the National Reading Project has the potential to yield significant benefits for students and the broader community. By fostering a love of reading and learning, the project can help shape a more knowledgeable and critically thinking generation.
Key points
- Al-Azhar and the National Reading Project are working together to promote reading culture and intellectual capabilities among students.
