(((Quoted from the official page of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research)))

In conjunction with Ain Shams University’s celebration of its diamond jubilee, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Health and Population, and the Ministers of Higher Education, Awqaf, Culture, as well as the Ain Shams University President, witnessed the opening of the thirteenth international scientific conference of Ain Shams University

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and the Minister of Health and Population, and Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed the opening of the thirteenth international scientific conference of Ain Shams University under the slogan "75 years of excellence and leadership... legacy of the past and looking ahead". In the presence of Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Awqaf, Dr. Ahmed Fouad Henno, Minister of Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Governor of Cairo, Dr. Mohamed Diaa Zein El Abidine, President of Ain Shams University, several former ministers, university presidents, and leaders of the Ministry of Higher Education and relevant ministries, as well as Members of the House of Representatives and Senate, leaders of Ain Shams University, faculty teaching staff members, and students.

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar expressed his happiness at participating in Ain Shams University’s celebration of the diamond jubilee. He stressed that the university is a scientific edifice and has contributed to graduating innovators and thinkers, praising the developmental and societal role of Egyptian universities, which is integrated with achieving the goals of the presidential initiative "A New Beginning for Human Building," stressing the importance of the role of universities in qualifying graduates to be able to complete comprehensive development efforts in various fields.

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar wished success for the conference sessions and for coming up with recommendations that contribute to raising the level of service and education in Egypt. He praised the efforts of all those responsible for organizing this conference. He also appreciated the efforts of the university teaching staff members and employees.

The Minister thanked Dr. Ali Abdel-Aal, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Mr. Sameh Shoukry, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, for their efforts in serving the nation.

Dr. Ayman Ashour stressed that Ain Shams University is one of the oldest Egyptian universities and has contributed to many achievements. It represents one of the distinguished educational edifices. He expressed his happiness with the achievements of Egyptian universities during the recent period, and the provision of modern study programs that keep pace with the requirements of the local, regional, and international labor market.

The Minister of Higher Education pointed out the progress of Egyptian universities in prestigious international classifications, which reflects the great progress and boom that the higher education system has witnessed during the recent period, considering the great support provided by the political leadership to develop the educational system in Egypt.

Dr. Ayman Ashour reviewed the objectives of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research and presented the role of universities in achieving comprehensive development and a knowledge-based economy through fourth-generation universities, highlighting the presidential initiative “Alliance and Development”, which has been allocated EGP 1 billion for its implementation. He noted the partnerships between universities and the industry community within the seven geographical regions (Greater Cairo Region, Alexandria Region, Delta Region, North Upper Egypt Region, Central Upper Egypt Region, South Upper Egypt Region, and Sinai and Canal Cities Region) to refine the expertise of students and develop their skills to meet the needs of future jobs.

For his part, Dr. Mohamed Diaa Zein El Abidine expressed his happiness at celebrating the diamond jubilee, culminating in 75 years of scientific giving, community leadership, and achievements that shaped the features of the future, noting that Ain Shams University is an edifice of science, a beacon of thought, and a house for human construction. He explained that the university will continue its role to support science and sustainable development, pointing out that the conference will witness a review of past achievements and the development of a vision for the future, to enhance the university’s position as a house of expertise that graduates leaders capable of leading change. He stressed that the conference reviews the university’s efforts in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within the framework of building the Egyptian human being to face future challenges, the university’s role in supporting major national projects, and the role of Ain Shams University Hospitals in enhancing health care.

The attendees watched a film about Ain Shams University entitled: "Between the Past, Present, and Future," which shows the progress the university has witnessed at the level of infrastructure and information, developing faculty buildings, raising their efficiency, equipping the university with the latest technological media, developing university hospitals affiliated with the university, and providing them with the latest medical equipment to improve health services provided to citizens. In addition, highlighting the Ain Shams University Medical City, and displaying the names of the university’s most prominent graduates who held leadership positions, who contributed to supporting the nation's efforts towards progress and prosperity.

The conference witnessed the honoring of Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Ali Abdel-Al, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the late Hisham Barakat, former Attorney General, whose daughter Counselor Marwa received the award in his place. Dr. Mahmoud El-Metini, former president of Ain Shams University, and several distinguished university graduates.

The thirteenth Ain Shams University International Scientific Conference is held in conjunction with the university’s celebration of the diamond jubilee of its founding, marking 75 years of scientific giving and community leadership. The conference includes several diverse scientific sessions, as the activities of the first day include a session on the university’s role in supporting major national projects, a session on International Publishing Awards, and another about university hospitals, in addition to a special session at Ain Shams National University.

The activities of the second day include sessions on innovation and digital transformation, issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in addition to reviewing the contributions of Ain Shams International University, before the conference concludes with the official closing ceremony.