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Sudanese students presented a traditional artistic performance.

The International Students Care Office at the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Literature, Ain Shams University, organized the closing ceremony for international student activities for the 2025/2026 academic year. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of the University, Prof. Salwa Rashad, Dean of the Faculty, and under the supervision of Prof. Hala Sayed Metwally, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.

The ceremony was attended by a number of college leaders, including Dr. Ilham Badr, Director of the Faculty’s International Students Office, as well as faculty staff, department coordinators, and a group of International students of various nationalities.

The ceremony included a variety of artistic and cultural performances by the international students, reflecting the cultural diversity and richness of their nationalities. The Sudanese students presented a traditional artistic show that included a Chinese song and an introductory show about Sudanese culture, in addition to a "Jirtaq" performance, which was admired by the audience.

In her speech, Prof. Salwa Rashad emphasized that the faculty places great importance on international students, based on the Egyptian state’s vision and national strategy to enhance Egypt’s soft power. She noted that the academic year’s activities reflect students’ integration into the faculty’s academic and student community.

Prof. Hala Sayed Metwally, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, also commended the Faculty of Al-Alsun’s prominent role in supporting and caring for international students, emphasizing that Ain Shams University consistently strives to provide a conducive educational and cultural environment.

For her part, Dr. Ilham Badr pointed out that the faculty’s International Student Care Unit works to integrate students into various activities, whether cultural, artistic, or social, while ensuring that their national and religious occasions are celebrated, contributing to the creation of a comprehensive and integrated student environment.

The ceremony concluded with the honoring of a number of distinguished international students in various activities, and a commemorative photo session between faculty staff and students.