In the presence of Major General Staff of War, Dr. Tariq Hamed Al-Shazly, Suez Governor, Major General Ahmed Mustafa Sadiq, Director of the Recruitment and Mobilization Department, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hnijal, SU President, held a "Hope Story" celebration at the university theater to celebrate honoring and handing over certificates of exemption from conscription to disabled people in Suez Governorate.

The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech by the SU president, in which he welcomed all attendees and noted that today's celebration coincides with the glorious October victories, a national anniversary that embodies the greatest examples of sacrifice, determination, and belonging. He emphasized that it is a source of pride to celebrate people of determination in this great month, confirming that the spirit of October is still alive in the hearts of the nation's citizens and that the Egyptians always achieve miracles everywhere.

Prof. Dr. Ashraf Hnijal, SU President, praised President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Egyptian President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, for the unprecedented attention he has given to disabled people, believing that they are an integral part of the fabric of this nation and that empowering them is a national and humanitarian duty.

This attention has been reflected in pioneering presidential initiatives, supportive legislation, and national events that highlight their abilities and honor their achievements, making the issue of disabled people one of the pillars of the new republic.

Hnijal pointed to the role of all state institutions that work to put empowerment and support at the forefront of their priorities. He expressed his appreciation and pride for the Egyptian Ministry of Defense, led by Minister Lieutenant General Abdel Majeed Saqr, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production. It has set an exemplary model of humane treatment for our sons by facilitating procedures for exemption from military service and providing full support to them and their families, within a framework of respect and appreciation befitting their determination and achievements.

The SU President then expressed his sincere appreciation to Suez Governorate, led by Major General Dr. Tarek Hamed El-Shazly, Suez Governor, for its tangible efforts in supporting disabled people and providing an inclusive community environment that befits their abilities. The governorate has always been an active partner in every initiative aimed at empowering them and providing them with the services and care they deserve, within a framework of cooperation and integration among state institutions.

The SU president explained that supporting disabled people is not an option, but rather a moral and educational obligation. Therefore, Suez University has been keen to provide an inclusive educational environment that takes their needs into account, through academic facilities, psychological and social support services, and activities that highlight their talents. The university also works to empower them to be active partners in society, contributing to the building of their homeland with pride and competence.

The SU president then emphasized that we are not only celebrating the certificates awarded, but also celebrating true heroes, our disabled children, who have proven that willpower is not measured by body, but by determination, and that no matter how great the challenges, they do not stand in the way of those who believe in themselves and strive toward their goals. He emphasized that our disabled children have written their stories in letters of light and penned tales of real hope that inspire us all and push us to rethink our concepts of strength and success.

This was followed by a performance entitled “Saidi” by the team of disabled people at the Youth and Sports Directorate, which was met with great enthusiasm from all attendees. The team presented segments of authentic Saidi folk art.

Then, the folk arts team at the Youth and Sports Directorate presented an operetta entitled “Al-Sawisa Al-Sayyadin” (The Suez Fishermen), which depicted the professional life of the fishermen of Suez. The performance was well received by all attendees, as the cheerful melodies of the samsimia filled the theater with applause and interaction.

A documentary film was then shown on the procedures and steps taken by the Recruitment and Mobilization Department to facilitate the completion of military service certificates.

Then, Major General Ahmed Mustafa Sadek, Director of the Recruitment and Mobilization Department, delivered a speech in which he conveyed the greetings of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production, and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, emphasizing his pleasure at being present at Suez University, a prestigious academic institution that has produced a generation of outstanding youth.

Sadiq referred to the directives of the General Command of the Armed Forces on the importance of completing all procedures for our disabled children, stressing that these procedures are a national duty in appreciation of our disabled children. He also paid tribute to the Minister, Major General Staff of War, Suez Governor, and the SU President, for their efforts in this ceremony.

After that, the Minister, Major General Dr. Tarek Hamed Al-Shazly, Suez Governor, delivered a speech in which he expressed his happiness to be present at this event, which represents an important day in this humanitarian occasion that comes within the framework of fruitful cooperation between Suez Governorate and the Recruitment and Mobilization Region.

Al-Shazly emphasized that as we celebrate this event today, we affirm that we are partners in this beloved country, which deserves all our appreciation, loyalty, and dedication.

After that, the Governor, the Director of the Recruitment and Mobilization Region, and the SU President presented military service certificates to our disabled children.