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Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Farid Moharram El-Garhy, Dean of the Faculty of Business, and in a grand patriotic gathering reflecting the University's commitment to fostering national awareness and connecting younger generations with their country's proud history, the Faculty of Commerce at Ain Shams University organized a major awareness seminar entitled "The October War: An Epic of Victory and the Heroism of Egypt's Air Defense Forces" on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Prof. Ali Lotfy Hall at the Faculty, commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the historic October War victory.

The faculty hosted a distinguished military figure, Lieutenant General Ali Fahmy Mohamed Ali Fahmy, former Commander of the Air Defense Forces and son of Field Marshal Mohamed Ali Fahmy, former Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces and Commander of the Air Defense Forces during the October War of 1973. The event highlighted one of the most remarkable military campaigns in modern history and the sacrifices made by the Egyptian Armed Forces.

The seminar was held under the supervision of Prof. Alaa Hussein, Professor of Financial Accounting at the Faculty.

The event brought together a distinguished gathering of former senior political, military, and executive officials, reflecting its significance. Among the prominent attendees were Ambassador Mohamed El-Orabi, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs; Prof. Ahmed Zaki Badr, former Minister of Education, former Minister of Local Development, and former President of Ain Shams University; Major General Staff Sherif Seif El-Din, former Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority; Major General Staff Engineer Hassan Abdel Shafi, former Chairman of the Administrative Control Authority; and Major General Staff Adel El-Ghadban, former Governor of Port Said.

The seminar was also attended by Major General Dr. Hossam Badr, former Chief of Presidential Aides-de-Camp, and Ambassador Ezzat Saad, Chairman and Executive Director of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs.

Other distinguished attendees included senior security and military figures, notably Major General Dr. Mostafa Shehata, former First Assistant Minister of Interior for Legal Affairs; Major General Staff Dr. Osama Ragheb, former Assistant Director of the Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic Studies; and Major General Staff Engineer Mohamed Helil Mostafa, former Advisor to the Chairman of the Arab Organization for Industrialization.

The event also brought together representatives of the organizing and sponsoring bodies, faculty members, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. A large student turnout reflected the enthusiasm of the University's youth for drawing inspiration from the spirit of the October War victory.

The seminar featured extensive discussions and documentary presentations highlighting the heroism of the Egyptian Armed Forces. Attention was given to the steadfast resistance of the Third Field Army in Suez, highlighting how Egyptian forces destroyed enemy tanks, defended the city, and inflicted heavy losses on opposing forces.

The seminar also shed light on the heroic role of the Egyptian Air Defense Forces in protecting Egyptian airspace and confronting Israeli air raids through meticulous planning and carefully coordinated surface-to-air missile ambushes that disrupted enemy operations.

The discussions traced the development and modernization of Egypt's air defense system, from the determination to establish the historic missile wall to the present day. Speakers emphasized that these sacrifices remain a cornerstone of Egypt's national security and stability, representing an enduring legacy of pride passed down from one generation to the next.

At the conclusion of the seminar, Prof. Farid Moharram El-Garhy presented the faculty’s commemorative shield to Lieutenant General Ali Fahmy in recognition of his distinguished military career and in tribute to the legacy of his father, Field Marshal Mohamed Ali Fahmy. The presentation met with warm applause and widespread appreciation from attendees.