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As part of the Egyptian state's efforts to enhance financial awareness among citizens and achieve the goals of its sustainable development plan and Egypt Vision 2030, the Faculty of Postgraduate Childhood Studies at Ain Shams University organized an awareness seminar entitled "Savings... Your First Step Towards a Secure Financial Future."

The seminar was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University; Prof. Ghada Farouk, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; and Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. It was chaired by Prof. Howaida El-Gebali, Dean of the Faculty.

The seminar was attended by faculty staff from the Department of Media and Children's Culture and a number of faculty employees. During the event, representatives from the Egyptian Arab Land Bank addressed the most prominent current economic challenges, emphasizing that the world is witnessing a continuous increase in economic and living fluctuations, which makes saving a necessary financial behavior to ensure stability and achieve future goals.

The speakers pointed out that saving is not limited to simply setting aside a portion of one's monthly income, but rather a regular financial practice that contributes to building a strong economic foundation that helps individuals:

Dealing with emergency situations, such as job loss or sudden health expenses.

Achieving important life goals such as education, marriage, and home purchases.

Preparing for retirement and enjoying a stable life after years of working.

Funding future private projects.

Supporting the family and ensuring financial security.

The meeting also emphasized the important role played by banking institutions in promoting a culture of savings by offering a variety of services and products, such as savings accounts, savings programs, fixed deposits, and long-term savings solutions, in addition to digital services that enable easy and secure monitoring of savings balances.

In light of technological advancements and the proliferation of electronic banking transactions, bank representatives emphasized the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of financial data and preventing its sharing via various communication methods, particularly mobile phones, to protect users from digital fraud attempts.

At the conclusion of the seminar, representatives of the Egyptian Arab Land Bank expressed their belief that "saving is a smart decision and a strong step toward a more secure and reassuring future," urging all attendees to begin their secure financial journey today.

The event concluded with Ms. Iman Hashem, the bank's financial affairs manager, honoring the Dean of Faculty. Commemorative gifts were also distributed to participating faculty staff and employees, in an atmosphere of cordiality and cooperation between the faculty administration and bank representatives.