Egypt's Al-Azhar University recently held its monthly council meeting, chaired by Dr. Mahmoud Sadiq, the university's president. The meeting brought together college deans and faculty members to discuss key issues related to the university's educational process. The council began by congratulating President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Egyptian people on the anniversary of October's glorious victories. This significant event in Egyptian history is a testament to the nation's determination and sacrifice.
The council also extended congratulations to the newly appointed deans of various colleges within the university. These include Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim Salam, Dean of the College of Quranic Sciences for Readings and Sciences in Cairo, and Dr. Rasha El-Barbari, Dean of the College of Nursing. Other new deans include Dr. Sawsan El-Haddad, Dr. Ayman Munir Hassan Ali, Dr. Amira Mohamed Gad Zeidan, Dr. Yasser El-Sayed Abdel Aal El-Banna, and Dr. Mohamed Ali. The council welcomed them and emphasized their crucial role in leading their respective colleges.
During the meeting, Dr. Mahmoud Sadiq stressed the importance of establishing dialogue forums between young people and college deans. This initiative aims to promote national identity, as recommended by the "National Identity... Rooted and Renewed" conference held in Alexandria. The conference was attended by the university's president on behalf of the Grand Imam, Sheikh Al-Azhar, and was sponsored by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
The council acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Mohamed Gamal, Dean of the College of Engineering and advisor to the university's president for innovation and entrepreneurship. Dr. Gamal played a key role in achieving a new milestone in cooperation between Al-Azhar University and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. This cooperation led to the establishment of the first technology business incubator in Egypt and Africa, specializing in the medical field.
The council congratulated colleges that obtained accreditation certificates from the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation. A total of five colleges and 16 programs received these certificates. The university's president emphasized the institution's commitment to enhancing education quality, activating the societal role of colleges, and improving institutional performance.
The council also recognized the organizers and lecturers of a training course for new teachers. These individuals, including Dr. Yasser Helmy and Dr. Gamal Farag El-Hawari, were commended for their efforts in serving the university and contributing to its development. The council discussed various issues related to education, scientific research, and community service.
Finally, the council emphasized the importance of regular classes across all colleges, ensuring adherence to approved academic schedules. The council urged the importance of creating an educational environment that supports academic achievement and enforcing the academic plan. Key points from the meeting include:
Key points
- The council's focus on promoting national identity and youth engagement
- Cooperation between Al-Azhar University and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology
- Emphasis on maintaining regular classes and enforcing academic plans
