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The Faculty of Al-Alsun at Ain Shams University organized an orientation day for international students under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, University President, Prof. Salwa Rashad, Dean of the Faculty, and under the supervision of Prof. Hala Sayed Metwally, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, alongside Dr. Elham Badr, Director of the Faculty’s International Students Office.

In her speech, Prof. Salwa Rashad, Dean of the Faculty, expressed her gratitude to the Director of the International Students Unit and the visiting professors for their efforts and care towards the international students. She emphasized that the Faculty of Al-Alsun has played a pivotal role in achieving the strategic goals of the state’s plan concerning support for international students.

She further explained that the faculty acts as a vital link between the International Students Office at the faculty and the university’s central International Students Administration, enabling international students to participate fully in recreational activities, trips, festivals, and cultural seminars offered to them. Moreover, international students are engaged in activities both within Egypt and abroad.

Prof. Hala Sayed Metwally, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, underscored that caring for international students is a top priority for Egyptian universities within the framework of Egypt’s 2030 strategic vision. This effort falls under the umbrella of the “Study in Egypt” initiative launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. She stressed that the general trend in Egyptian universities today aims to develop a forward-looking university vision and keep pace with global advancements in higher education systems to enhance the international rankings and reputation of Egyptian universities.

Dr. Elham Badr, Director of the International Students Office at the faculty, affirmed that international students are an integral part of the faculty and are fully integrated into its cultural and artistic activities. She highlighted the office’s commitment to promptly resolving any academic, social, or other issues faced by international students. Dr. Badr also noted the significant efforts of the academic department coordinators in guiding and supporting international students through all possible means.

Additionally, Prof. Wagih Yacoub, Head of the Arabic Language Department at the Faculty of Al-Alsun, delivered a speech highlighting the importance of the Department of Arabic for Non-Native Speakers. Established in 1994, this department has graduated many students, many of whom have obtained doctoral degrees. The faculty uniquely offers an international program for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, providing extensive support to all faculty departments by facilitating translation services both to and from the Arabic language.

The orientation day concluded with the Dean, Prof. Salwa Rashad, honoring several international students for their active participation in the orientation day and various faculty activities.