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Eng. Mostafa El-Sayyad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation for Livestock, Poultry, and Fisheries Affairs, inaugurated the Agrena 2026 Exhibition, with the participation of Prof. Mona Abou Zaid, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at Ain Shams University for Postgraduate Studies and Research, and in the presence of several officials, experts, and representatives of specialized companies and institutions.

The faculty's participation was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Walaa Mohamed Abdel Ghany El-Sayed, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture.

For the third consecutive year, the Faculty of Agriculture participated in the exhibition through its Department of Poultry Production, reflecting Ain Shams University's commitment to supporting agricultural development and strengthening integration between education, scientific research, and the production sector.

Held from October 15 to 17, Agrena 2026 is considered one of the Middle East's leading specialized exhibitions in livestock, poultry, and fish production. The event provides valuable opportunities to strengthen connections with specialized institutions and companies, exchange expertise, and explore the latest developments in these vital sectors.

Prof. Walaa Mohamed Abdel Ghany El-Sayed emphasized that the faculty's participation for the third consecutive year reflects its commitment to aligning education with labor market needs. He highlighted the importance of enabling students to interact directly with companies and production institutions and explore the latest technologies and innovations in the poultry industry. Such opportunities help develop students' practical skills and prepare them for labor market requirements and future careers.

He further stressed the importance of specialized exhibitions in promoting collaboration between academic institutions and the private sector, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and directing scientific research toward developing practical solutions to challenges facing the poultry production sector. These efforts contribute to improving production efficiency and strengthening food security.

Throughout the exhibition, the faculty's pavilion attracted considerable interaction with representatives of participating companies and organizations. Visitors had the opportunity to explore the latest technologies and innovations in poultry production and identify potential areas of cooperation in training, scientific research, and practical production applications, further bridging the gap between academic education and the actual needs of the production sector.

At the conclusion of the exhibition, commemorative shields were presented in recognition of the Faculty of Agriculture's participation and its contributions to supporting and developing the poultry production sector, as well as strengthening cooperation between academic institutions and organizations operating in the agricultural sector.

This participation builds on the Faculty of Agriculture's ongoing efforts to prepare academically and professionally qualified graduates, maximize the benefits of its scientific and research capabilities, and align research outcomes with labor market needs. These efforts aim to foster innovation and contribute to sustainable agricultural development, in line with Egypt's national priorities and Egypt Vision 2030.