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Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, received a delegation of tribal elders from Halayeb and Shalateen, in the presence of Mr. Mohamed El-Gammal, Head of the Central Administration of the University President's Office, and Mr. Ibrahim Said Hamza, Assistant Secretary-General for Education and Student Affairs.

During the meeting, the tribal elders of Halayeb and Shalateen expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Ain Shams University's administration for its outstanding efforts in organizing and implementing the comprehensive development convoy serving the communities of Halayeb, Shalateen, and Abu Ramad, which took place from October 11 to 15, 2026. They praised the wide range of medical, pharmaceutical, awareness-raising, and social services provided, as well as the dedicated efforts of the medical team and all participants involved in the convoy's activities. These efforts helped address some of the local communities' needs and improve the quality of services provided to residents.

For his part, Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen reaffirmed Ain Shams University's commitment to fulfilling its community service mission and mobilizing its scientific expertise and human resources to serve citizens, particularly in underserved areas. He emphasized that this commitment stems from the University's national and social responsibilities and its belief in the importance of integrating the efforts of national institutions to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development.

The University President also stressed the importance of maintaining direct communication with the residents of Halayeb, Shalateen, and Abu Ramad to identify their actual needs and priorities. This approach will contribute to improving the services provided, enhancing the effectiveness of future comprehensive development convoys, and maximizing their benefits for local communities.

The meeting reflects Ain Shams University's dedication to strengthening ties with local communities and sustaining its efforts to support underserved populations, in line with its academic and developmental mission and its national role in community service.