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Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, the activities of the University Faculties’ Student Families Festival kicked off today, organized by the “Students for Egypt” Family at the university. Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, inaugurated the festival with the participation of family members from various faculties. His Excellency attended the flag-salute ceremony and gave the signal to commence, officially announcing the start of the events, in the presence of Dr. Samar Ragab, Lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Patron of the “Students for Egypt” Family.

The festival is held under the administrative supervision of Mr. Ibrahim Saeed Hamza, Assistant Secretary-General of the University for the Education and Student Affairs Sector.

In his speech, Prof. Rami Maher Ghali expressed his pleasure in joining students for the opening of this event, which reflects the university’s vitality and dynamic spirit. He affirmed that Ain Shams University places great importance on student activities, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping students’ personalities, refining their skills, and developing their abilities, enabling them to confidently and creatively face future challenges. Student activities, he stressed, are not merely recreational events, but meaningful spaces for self-discovery, talent development, and capacity building. Through these activities, students gain essential teamwork and leadership skills and are exposed to new experiences that enrich their characters and prepare them for professional life and the labor market.

The Vice President praised the efforts of the Education and Student Affairs Sector and the “Students for Egypt” Family for their sincere work and clear dedication in supporting various activities. Their commitment, he noted, reflects a conscious vision and a steadfast belief in the value of student activities and their role in shaping young people’s awareness, enhancing their skills, and building balanced and well-rounded personalities.

He also urged students to be active participants in university activities, affirming that Ain Shams University will continue to be a genuine supporter of its students and will keep providing a rich campus environment filled with programs and events that nurture creativity and open wide horizons for innovation and excellence.

The festival runs for three consecutive days and features a diverse program of sports, cultural, artistic, and religious competitions, including five-a-side football, table tennis, running, tug-of-war, chess, PlayStation games, billiards, as well as competitions in acting, singing, poetry recitation, musical performance, chanting, hymns, handicrafts, an art exhibition, and a general knowledge league. In addition, the events include Holy Qur’an competitions in memorization and recitation, as well as fitness and arm-wrestling contests.

The festival is organized as part of the “Students for Egypt” Family’s commitment to revitalizing student life, supporting student families, encouraging participation in activities, discovering and nurturing talents, and strengthening teamwork and a sense of belonging to the university. These efforts contribute to exchanging experiences between families across faculties and developing students’ personal and leadership skills.