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The Faculty of Agriculture at Ain Shams University organized a scientific field visit to Nahtay Village in Zefta District, Gharbia Governorate, recognized as the first smart green village in the Nile Delta. The visit aimed to familiarize students with the projects implemented under the presidential initiative (Hayah Karima) and the significant improvements it has brought to the quality of services provided to citizens. The visit reflects Ain Shams University's commitment to bridging academic study and practical application while enhancing students' awareness of national and development projects.

The visit brought together 58 students from the Economic and Social Sciences Program, representing the Departments of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension, as part of the field training activities for the 2026/2027 academic year. It aimed to provide students with firsthand exposure to development projects and deepen their understanding of their role in achieving sustainable development and advancing rural communities in Egypt.

The visit was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University; Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; and Prof. Walaa Mohamed Abdel Ghany El-Sayed, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture. It was supervised and monitored by Prof. Jasent Ibrahim Rehan, Head of the Department of Rural Sociology and Agricultural Extension, in continuous coordination with Dr. Walaa Gad El-Karim, Director of the Central Administration of the Decent Life Initiative at the Ministry of Local Development.

The visit received support and attention from Major General Dr. Alaa Abdel Moaty, Governor of Gharbia, as part of efforts to introduce younger generations to Egypt's development experience, familiarize students with the achievements made, and strengthen the connection between academic knowledge and practical application.

The training program included a series of lectures and field tours, beginning with a visit to the Citizens' Services Complex in Nahtay Village. Students received an overview of the most significant projects implemented under the presidential Decent Life Initiative in the village and learned about the services provided to residents.

The tour also included visits to the Technology Center, Nahtay Youth Center, Nahtay Basic Education School, Agricultural and Veterinary Services Complex, Government Services Complex, Nahtay Corniche and Park, Family Medicine Unit, Ambulance Station, and Drinking Water Station. During these visits, students received detailed explanations of the services offered by these facilities and their role in raising living standards and improving the quality of life for village residents.

The visit highlighted the importance of field training in developing students' skills and providing them with practical experience that enhances their understanding of rural development issues, the mechanisms involved in implementing national projects, and the role of service and production institutions in achieving comprehensive development.

At the conclusion of the visit, the Faculty of Agriculture and the Economic and Social Sciences Program expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who contributed to organizing and ensuring the success of the visit. Those acknowledged included Major General Diaa El-Din Zidan, Head of Zefta City and District; Dr. Heba El-Sharkawy, Member of the Technical Office of Gharbia Governorate; Mr. Abdel Wahab El-Hadary, Coordinator of the Decent Life Initiative in the Governorate and Member of the Technical Office; Mr. Gomaa Sabry Gomaa, Head of the Nahtay Technology Complex; Major Ahmed Gad; Dr. Mona Fouad of the Minister's Technical Office; Mr. Khaled Abdel Naim, Director of the Educational Administration; Eng. Ibrahim Fouda, Head of the Agricultural Administration in Zefta; Mr. Adel Abdel Hamid, Director of the Youth and Sports Administration; Dr. Zeinab Omeira, Director of the Health Administration in Zefta; and Eng. Mahmoud Sobhy, Head of the Water Network in Zefta, along with all officials and staff responsible for the Nahtay facilities. The Faculty expressed its appreciation for their warm hospitality, excellent cooperation, and efforts in providing students with this valuable field training opportunity.