Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heneigal, President of Suez University, welcomed H.E. Ambassador Naila Gabr as the first guest of the University's Foreign Ministry Simulation Model. The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Ezz El-Din El-Husseini Gad, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Dr. Gamal Salama, Founding Dean of the Faculty; and Prof. Dr. Nibal Ezz El-Din Abdelbary, Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Economics.
During the meeting, the University President reaffirmed Suez University's commitment to promoting political and diplomatic awareness among students. He highlighted the remarkable development the University has witnessed since its establishment, expanding from four faculties to sixteen, alongside the establishment of its university hospital, which further strengthens its academic and community role. He also emphasized that hosting Ambassador Naila Gabr represents a valuable opportunity for students of the Faculty of Political Science and Economics to benefit from her extensive diplomatic experience and distinguished professional career.
The visit precedes two lectures to be delivered by Ambassador Naila Gabr at the Faculty of Political Science and Economics on November 5 and 12, 2026, as part of the activities of the Foreign Ministry Simulation Model.
Ambassador Naila Gabr is one of Egypt's prominent diplomatic figures. She has held several significant positions, including Chairperson of the National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking, Chairperson of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs.
This event forms part of the Faculty of Political Science and Economics' efforts to bridge academic study and practical experience by providing students with opportunities to engage directly with distinguished diplomatic figures and experts. Such initiatives contribute to broadening students' knowledge and developing their skills in international relations and diplomatic practice.