Representatives of Delta region universities participate in the events of the "First Forum of Delta Region Alliance Universities" held at Mansoura University

Prof. Cherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, received on July 23, 2024, the presidents, vice presidents and representatives of Delta Region Alliance universities during their participation in the activities of the "First Forum of Delta Region Alliance Universities", which is organized by Mansoura University held at the student camp in Gemsa City during the period from July 20 to 25, 2024, under the auspices of Prof. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in the presence of: Prof. Abdel Razek Youssef, President of Kafr El-Sheikh University, Prof. Moawad El-Kholi, President of New Mansoura University, Prof. El-Saeed Abdel-Hadi, President of Horus University, Prof. Mansour Dowidar, President of Samanoud Technological University, Prof. Mohamed Attia El-Bayoumi, Vice President of Mansoura University for Education and Students, Prof. Mohamed Abdel-Azim, Vice President of Mansoura University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Prof. Tarek Ghalwash, Vice President of Mansoura University for Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Nasser Abdel-Bari, Vice President of Menoufia University for Education and Students.

The forum is attended by 250 students representing various public, national, technological and private universities in the Delta region, representing 12 universities: (Mansoura, Menoufia, Kafr El-Sheikh, Damietta, Sadat City, Mansoura National , New Mansoura, Menoufia National, Delta for Science and Technology, Horus, Delta Technology, Samanoud Technology), and representatives of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, New Damietta Branch, and from the private sector, Intelaq Company for Communications and Information Technology, Tanta Motors Company, and Sanabel El Khair Company for Agricultural Solutions.

A meeting was held between the university presidents and deputies with the students of the participating universities to discuss their opinions in the forum, and to answer their inquiries.

Prof. Cherif Khater welcomed the presence of the presidents, deputies and representatives of the Delta Region Alliance universities during their participation in the events of the "First Forum of Delta Region Alliance Universities" in the student camp in Gemsa City, stressing Mansoura University's keenness to organize the first forum of Delta Region Alliance universities during the university's presidency of the alliance in 2024, within the framework of achieving the strategy of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, One of its most important principles is to achieve integration between educational, industrial, research and business institutions to implement Egypt's vision for sustainable development 2030. The university is also keen to activate student communication, develop awareness, strengthen ties between students at Egyptian universities, and exchange visions and ideas through student activities, an intensive educational program to shape student awareness, change ideas and work to prepare them to be future leaders, as well as emphasizing the efforts of the Egyptian state in construction and development.

Prof. Abdel Razek Youssef, President of Kafr El-Sheikh University, praised the efforts of Mansoura University in organizing the forum, stressing that this diversity and gathering of university students is a great opportunity to exchange ideas and visions, which confirms the Egyptian state's interest in youth, developing their capabilities, and the universities' keenness to care for them, educate them and raise their awareness, noting that student activities and forums are a great opportunity for students to exchange ideas. He also expressed his hope that the alliance during the presidency of Mansoura University this year will result in a framework for development, building partnerships and exchanging all points of distinction between universities.

For his part, Prof. Mohamed Attia El-Bayoumi explained that the forum's events included educational activities to educate youth about the achievements of the Egyptian state, prepare them for the labor market, their role in building the future of the new republic, and the challenges facing youth. The activities also included sports and recreational activities to integrate university students into various activities and increase ties between students of the Delta Region Universities Alliance.

The students praised the distinguished educational program with a lot of valuable information that would change misconceptions and create awareness of national topics and projects, and that the forum is an opportunity to exchange experiences among students and participate in student projects.