Suez University welcomed this morning the seventeenth educational seminar organized by the Popular and Military Defense Forces for school students, in cooperation with the Suez Governorate. The President of the University, Prof. Ashraf Heniegal, welcomed Major General Tarek Hamid El-Shazly, Governor of Suez, Major General Osama Abdel-Hamid Dawood, Commander of the People's and Military Defense Forces, Major General Mohamed Mustafa, Commander of the Suez Sector for Popular Defense, Prof. Abdullah Ramadan, Deputy Governor, and Engineer Ahmed El-Iskandarani, Secretary-General of the Governorate, along with esteemed guests of the university, in the presence of the university's vice presidents, deans of faculties, faculty members, and a large number of school students from the Suez Governorate.
In his speech, the university president expressed his happiness at the presence of this esteemed group of guests within the precincts of Suez University, noting that we are always proud of our university as a beacon of knowledge and learning in the Suez Governorate, providing academic services to various constituents of Egypt. He added that this important educational seminar comes as part of the efforts to enhance awareness and national belonging among our children, students of pre-university education.
●"The President of Suez University" Emphasizes the Role of Educational Seminars in Developing Awareness and Instilling Values of Patriotism and Belonging
Heniegal affirmed that the presence of Egyptian students in pre-university education reflects their commitment to benefiting from such activities aimed at instilling values of loyalty and belonging to the homeland in the hearts of our pure children.
The president further clarified that educational seminars play a vital role in providing youth with accurate knowledge and information that contribute to developing their awareness. They are one of the most crucial means of communication between various age groups, helping to exchange ideas and experiences and build bridges of understanding and cooperation among different age categories.
He pointed out that this educational event emphasizes the significance of the pre-university age, which represents a decisive period in shaping the student's personality and guiding him towards the future.
**"Heniegal" References the President's Emphasis on the Importance of Building Minds from a Young Age and Salutes Our Armed Forces, a Symbol of Sacrifice.**
He emphasized that the commitment to organizing such activities stems from the reassurances of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, regarding the necessity of caring for youth at various ages. The president has repeatedly stressed that building minds from a young age is as important as building bodies, to present Egypt with a generation of youth who possess sufficient awareness to maintain their homeland amidst the ongoing challenges.
The university president also extended greetings to the Egyptian armed forces, which always embody the greatest examples of patriotism and sacrifice for this beloved homeland, which led the genuine people of Egypt, across all its sectors, to bestow upon their loyal army unwavering confidence since the dawn of history in all actions taken to preserve the integrity of this dear nation. From the podium of Suez University, he conveyed the trust and pride of all university staff in our heroic armed forces' personnel, leading generals, army commanders, officers, and soldiers.
He also praised the role of the Popular and Military Defense Forces in enhancing cultural and scientific awareness among various segments of Egypt's youth and informing them about the values of true patriotism and citizenship, which deserves all appreciation and respect.
● "The President of the University" Highlights the Importance of the Suez Governorate and All Its Officials in Organizing Such Events.
He reiterated the significance of the Suez Governorate and all its officials' efforts to present such events in the best possible light, believing in the importance of conveying sound ideas to all Egyptians in various age groups, emphasizing the need for stimulating educational environments that nurture creativity and excellence, and promote innovation and scientific research.
● "The President of Suez University" Declares That the Path to Excellence is Not Easy but is Crowned with the Fruits of Success and Achievements
Heniegal then addressed his students, clarifying that the path to academic excellence is not easy, but it culminates in the fruits of success and achievements at its end. It is our duty to exert our utmost efforts in obtaining knowledge because that is the only way to make our parents proud and to achieve progress and prosperity for our country, as knowledge is the key that enables us to confront challenges and build a bright future for our beloved Egypt.
He explained that "Suez University" opens its doors to you and looks forward to welcoming this promising generation, which we trust will be the cornerstone of building the nation and achieving its future vision. He emphasized everyone's belief in our children's abilities, confidence in their potential, and certainty that they will rise to the responsibility awaiting them.
● "Governor of Suez" Addresses the Importance of Acquiring Knowledge as a Means of Advancement
Major General Tarek El-Shazly, Governor of Suez, delivered a lecture that began with the noble verse, “And prepare for them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you frighten the enemy of Allah and your enemy.” He pointed out that this divine command is directed to all, not just the armed forces, stressing that individuals must prepare their strengths based on their unique qualifications. For example, those who excel in knowledge must strengthen themselves in that field, while those who excel in economics and other areas should do the same to aid humanity, affirming that knowledge is the true source of power that intimidates any enemy.
He then elaborated on the concept of politics, which is founded on the principle of establishing relationships with others while prioritizing the nation's interest above all else, without considering any other factor, referencing the current political dynamics and the dominating powers in the world, both in the east and the west.
●"Governor of Suez": The Intervention of Some External Forces in the Affairs of Many Arab Countries Has Led to Their Collapse
El-Shazly discussed the events that Egypt experienced after the 2011 revolution, particularly as the Egyptian state became preoccupied with internal affairs, allowing other forces to attempt to play a role in the region under the guise of Islam, leading to the destruction of different countries and political entities like Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and others due to these interventions.
He also addressed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam issue, clarifying that Egypt supports the Ethiopian right to development, particularly in energy generation, while maintaining Egypt's historical rights to the Nile waters and ensuring no threats to the safety of brothers in Sudan, which represents Egypt's strategic extension.
● "El-Shazly" Explains Egypt's Position from the Surrounding Axes and Clarifies the Challenges Egypt Has Faced and Continues to Face.
He then reviewed the political situation along Egypt's western borders with Libya, highlighting that the absence of a national army in Libya capable of protecting its resources and wealth has made it a target for various regional and international powers, resulting in a persistent state of instability for over a decade since their revolution in 2011.
The governor also discussed the political conditions in various African countries that are rich in resources attracting global powers to exploit them, reviewing the global crises that have affected the Egyptian economy, beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the subsequent negative effects on economic growth globally.
On the Egyptian front, he mentioned Egypt's declaration of the eradication of terrorism in Sinai, and some forces' attempts to minimize the role of the Suez Canal in global trade, pressuring Egypt, alongside the Zionist entity's efforts to eliminate the Palestinian issue by displacing Palestinian brothers from their land and resettling them in Sinai and other areas.
●"Governor of Suez" Affirms: The Balance of Egypt's Relations with Various International Powers Has Led to Clear Independence in Decisions That Prioritize Egypt's Interests.
El-Shazly confirmed that the Egyptian state has managed, in recent years, amidst significant conflict turbulence, to achieve a balance in its relationships and interests among various global powers at political, economic, and military levels, ensuring that no one can control the Egyptian decision-making process, which has become based on the capabilities and efforts of the Egyptian state. He pointed out that this was evident in numerous stances, particularly Egypt's position on the Palestinian issue.
●"Governor of Suez": The Egyptian State's Concern for Ordinary Citizens Has Produced Exceptional Individuals Representing Egypt Honorably in Various Arenas.
He reviewed some of the significant projects undertaken by the Egyptian state aimed at providing exceptional humanitarian services to ordinary Egyptian citizens, particularly projects targeting those living in informal settlements, citing examples like the Asmarat project and its outcomes in producing conscious youth who have achieved international accolades in sports following the attention and care directed to them.
●"El-Shazly" Affirms: Taking Initiative, Diligence, and Commitment to Knowledge and Excellence Are Guaranteed Traits for Advancement on Various Fronts.
The governor concluded his lecture by emphasizing the necessity of taking initiative for the sake of advancement, progress, and success, underlining that knowledge is the path to technological, economic, and political advancement. He stated that knowledge and adherence to what it offers inevitably lead to success, whereas failure to commit to knowledge results in significant disasters and losses, urging his students to embody the importance of knowledge, diligence, and effort.
He warned against viewing achievement with arrogance, emphasizing humility and the necessity of exerting maximum effort, and stressed the importance of adopting healthy habits like exercising, eating healthily, and associating with distinguished individuals, asserting that the current youth are the source of the country's progress in the upcoming period.
● Lecture on "Understanding Digital Risks: Steps to Protect Yourself"
Following this, Dr. Ghada Amer delivered a lecture entitled "Understanding Digital Risks: Steps to Protect Yourself," where she addressed technology definitions, the problems it faces, foresight for the future, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, social risks, and the hazards caused by modern technology. She discussed digital identity (digital footprint), the theft of digital footprints, how to confront it, and safeguard one’s identity (preserving oneself and those around you, ensuring the security of your devices and personal files).
Next, a children’s choir performed several national songs, which were well-received by all attendees.
● Commander of the People's and Military Defense Forces Conveys Greetings from the Minister of Defense and Military Production and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
Following that, Major General Osama Abdel-Hamid Dawood, Commander of the People's and Military Defense Forces, delivered a speech, conveying the greetings of Major General Abdel-Majeed Saqr, Minister of Defense and Military Production, and Major General Ahmed Khalifa, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
He expressed his happiness to be at Suez University, considering it one of Egypt’s scientific institutions, and extended his greetings to the Suez Governorate, Suez University, and the Suez Directorate of Education for their efforts to graduate a generation armed with knowledge and information capable of creativity and thinking to achieve the vision of the new Egypt 2030.
The commander of the People's and Military Defense Forces noted that the Egyptian state's interest in education obligates the armed forces to participate in building a generation that can face challenges and elevate the level of thought and awareness through instilling military thinking in pre-university education.
● "Dawood" Highlights the Leadership's Commitment to Honoring the Sacrifices of Egyptians for the Nation's Prosperity.
Dawood clarified that the political leadership has prioritized commemorating the efforts of Egyptians who sacrificed their lives and blood for the preservation of the nation's resources. He then addressed our students, emphasizing the importance of hard work, diligence, and taking the necessary steps while avoiding the misleading materials often presented on social media, stressing adherence to values, ethics, and respect in all their behaviors.
He reaffirmed that Egypt deserves our utmost efforts for its advancement and success, noting that knowledge is the light of life and a means for advancement and civilization, adding that scholars are the inheritors of prophets.
 The Tribute of the Martyrs Segment.
Afterward, the governor, the commander of the People's and Military Defense Forces, and the university president honored several families of martyrs in appreciation of their role in safeguarding this dear homeland.
This was followed by a segment for exchanging shields, then the national anthem was played.
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