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As part of enhancing the role of universities in serving the community and developing the environment, Prof. Ghada Farouk, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development at Ain Shams University, received a delegation from Cairo Governorate to discuss areas of cooperation between the university and the governorate, and to benefit from the university's academic and technical expertise in implementing service and development projects within the governorate.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Khalil Shaat, Advisor to the Governor of Cairo for the Development of Informal Settlements, along with a select group of university leaders, including Prof. Akram Farouk, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Prof. Heba Barakat, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Girls; Prof. Amal Morsi, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science; and Prof. Ahmed Abu El-Yazid, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture.

During the meeting, several priority areas were discussed that would enhance the lives of citizens through development projects in certain areas of Cairo Governorate. These projects contribute to improving the urban environment and utilizing underutilized assets to serve community and development needs.

University representatives also affirmed Ain Shams University's readiness to provide full technical support and necessary training to the governorate's executive and administrative staff to ensure the efficient and professional implementation of development plans, thus enhancing integration between academic and field efforts.

The attendees emphasized the importance of activating this strategic partnership, which contributes to improving quality of life and leveraging scientific expertise to provide innovative and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing the capital. They also emphasized the university's role as a national think tank offering a comprehensive development vision based on real-world experiences.

This meeting affirms Ain Shams University's commitment to fulfilling its societal role and strengthening its relationship with state institutions, serving sustainable development plans and enhancing integration between academic and applied aspects.