Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, announced that the IADC Student Chapter at the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering won first place in the student competition held on the sidelines of the Middle East Drilling Conference and Exhibition, which took place in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on October 14–15, 2025.
Participating institutions included:
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals – Saudi Arabia
Suez University – Egypt
University of Boumerdès – Algeria
Saudi Arabian Drilling Academy (SADA) – Saudi Arabia
The IADC Drilling Middle East Conference and Exhibition is a major annual event that brings together industry leaders and drilling professionals to discuss cutting-edge technological developments, including the automation of drilling systems, as well as case studies of relevant technical achievements. The event also highlights advanced methods of safety and security at drilling sites.
The University President emphasized that this achievement is a natural outcome of continuous effort, genuine passion, and sincere teamwork from the students, who have proven that excellence is attainable when ambition meets commitment. He praised their sustained distinction and leadership at both the regional and international levels.
In the same context, Prof. Dr. Essam Ahmed Ali, Dean of the Faculty of Petroleum and Mining Engineering, expressed his happiness with this success, considering it a reflection of the comprehensive student support and mentorship system adopted by the Faculty and the University. He noted that such a system represents one of the key standards of accreditation and quality, and reflects the administration’s commitment to fostering an ethically, socially, and intellectually integrated community within the Faculty.
On this occasion, the Dean extended his thanks and appreciation to Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of the University, for his continuous support of student activities. He also thanked Prof. Dr. Adel Amer, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nevine Ali, Academic Supervisor of the Chapter and Coordinator of Student Activities at the Faculty.
The students who participated in the competition are:
Amr Mohamed Abdallah El-Deeb, Fourth Year – Petroleum Engineering Department
Islam Hesham Mohamed Samir, Fourth Year – Petroleum Engineering Department
Saad Waseem Badir Ibrahim, Fourth Year – Petroleum Engineering Department
Hussein Mousa Hussein Mousa, Fourth Year – Petroleum Engineering Department
Galal Saeed Galal Ahmed, Fourth Year – Petroleum Engineering Department
Ahmed Mobasher El-Sayed El-Sayed, Third Year – Petroleum Engineering Department
Finally, appreciation was extended to all members and volunteers of the student activity, and to everyone who contributed and supported this achievement — this victory is the fruit of your dedication and commitment.
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