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Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heneigal, President of Suez University, participated in the opening of the conference “National Identity: Deep-Rooted Foundations and a Renewed Vision,” hosted by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina from September 21 to 23, 2026, under the auspices of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The conference brings together a number of ministries and relevant institutions concerned with culture, education, and human development.
The opening session was attended by H.E. Prof. Dr. Abdel Aziz Konsowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Acting Minister of Culture, representing Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, along with a distinguished group of ministers, governors, university presidents, experts, intellectuals, media professionals, and young people.
The conference addresses a range of important themes related to Egyptian national identity, including the components of identity and the role of education, culture, media, the arts, and heritage in strengthening the values of national belonging and loyalty. It also examines the challenges facing national identity amid contemporary changes and the impact of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and social media.
The program also features specialized panel discussions on the role of education and innovation in supporting national identity, as well as the contributions of state institutions, families, and civil society to enhancing social awareness and strengthening the values of citizenship and belonging.
Prof. Dr. Heneigal, President of Suez University, emphasized that the conference represents an important national platform for exchanging views and ideas on ways to preserve and strengthen Egyptian identity among younger generations. He noted that Egyptian universities play a pivotal role in fostering national awareness and shaping young people's character around a strong sense of belonging and pride in their homeland.
Prof. Dr. Heneigal added that Suez University places the development of the Egyptian individual and the strengthening of national identity among its top priorities, through educational programs and student and cultural activities that contribute to raising awareness and reinforcing national values, in line with the objectives of the New Republic and the Egyptian state's vision for sustainable development.