Mansoura University President Welcomes Doria Shafik During Master's Thesis Defense t the Faculty of Arts

Prof. Cherif Khater, President of Mansoura University, received Dr. Doria Sharaf El-Din, former Minister of Information, during her visit to the university to participate in the examination committee for a Master's thesis in the Department of Media at the Faculty of Arts. The meeting took place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in the Faculty's conference hall.

 The reception was attended by Prof. Mosaad Salama, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Prof. Heba Allah El-Samry, Dean of the Faculty of Media and Applied Languages ​​at Nahda University and Head of the Examination Committee; and Dr. Ahmed Othman, Professor of Radio and Television in the Department of Media at the Faculty of Arts, Mansoura University, and the thesis supervisor.

Prof. Cherif Khater welcomed Dr. Doria Sharaf El-Din, expressing his appreciation for her participation in the thesis defense and the university's pride in hosting distinguished media and academic experts and benefiting from their professional and scientific experiences to enrich discussions and raise the level of academic research and studies. The university president emphasized Mansoura University's commitment to developing its scientific research system and encouraging studies that address contemporary societal issues. He pointed to the importance of media studies in analyzing media content and messages, and monitoring their impact on shaping public awareness and attitudes.

 He added that the media is an influential tool in shaping awareness and public opinion, which necessitates that academic studies keep pace with the rapid changes in the media landscape and utilize their findings to develop professional practices, in line with the state's direction towards human development, enhancing societal awareness, and achieving the goals of Egypt's Vision 2030.

 Prof. Cherif Khater noted the university's dedication to providing a supportive academic environment for researchers and strengthening communication between academic institutions and specialized expertise. This contributes to the exchange of knowledge and experiences, raising the quality of scientific research, and linking it to the needs and challenges of society.

Dr. Doria Sharaf El-Din expressed her appreciation for the warm welcome and her delight at visiting Mansoura University and participating in the thesis defense. She commended the university's academic standing and its commitment to supporting scientific research and utilizing specialized expertise in discussing and evaluating academic studies.

 Dr. Doria Sharaf El-Din participated in the discussion of the Master's thesis submitted by researcher Safinaz Ahmed Mohamed Rashad, from the Department of Media at the Faculty of Arts, entitled "Egyptian Youth's Exposure to Television Drama and its Relationship to their Attitudes towards the State of Israel." The thesis explores the relationship between Egyptian youth's exposure to television drama and their attitudes towards the State of Israel, and the role of dramatic content in shaping young people's perceptions and attitudes.