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The Faculty of Al-Alsun at Ain Shams University celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025/2026 in a festive atmosphere, featuring a graduates’ procession that honored their achievements and marked the culmination of years of study and dedication. Held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, the ceremony was attended by senior university officials, public figures, faculty members, and graduates’ families.

The ceremony was attended by Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President of Ain Shams University for Education and Student Affairs; Ambassador Alaa Youssef, Chairman of the State Information Service; Ambassador Soha Gendy, former Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates’ Affairs; Prof. Saleh Hashem, former President of Ain Shams University and Professor at the Faculty of Al-Alsun; and Prof. Reem El-Kabarity, Director of the Ain Shams University Alumni Association. Also in attendance were former faculty deans and vice deans, heads of academic departments, faculty members, and graduates’ families.

Faculty of Al-Alsun…A Strategic Institution Distinguished by Its Diverse Language Specializations

Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President of Ain Shams University for Education and Student Affairs, emphasized that the Faculty of Al-Alsun holds a strategic position due to its diverse language specializations and specialized education in languages and translation. He highlighted its longstanding history, dating back to the establishment of the School of Languages by Rifaa Al-Tahtawi, and its role in transferring knowledge and preparing generations of language and translation specialists.

He explained that the faculty’s graduates represent valuable human capital, possessing linguistic proficiency and an understanding of diverse cultures that qualify them for careers requiring international communication. He stressed the importance of utilizing these capabilities to serve Egyptian institutions, support their international engagement, and strengthen communication and cooperation with people worldwide.

He added that Ain Shams University continues to fulfill its role in developing qualified professionals and serving society by modernizing its educational system and integrating academic study with practical training, thereby enhancing graduates’ employment prospects.

Graduation Day Marks the Reward of Years of Hard Work and Dedication

In her address, Prof. Youmna Safwat, Dean of the Faculty of Al-Alsun at Ain Shams University, expressed her delight at celebrating a new graduating class. She emphasized that graduation day represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, reflecting the university’s mission to prepare knowledgeable and skilled generations capable of contributing to various fields.

She congratulated the graduates of the 2025/2026 academic year, their families, and professors, praising their dedication throughout their academic journey.

She explained that the Faculty of Al-Alsun continues its academic and cultural mission, which has been closely associated with knowledge transfer and international communication since its establishment. Through its diverse language specializations, the faculty combines language learning with the study of literature and culture, alongside training in research and translation. This approach prepares graduates with strong linguistic skills, broad cultural awareness, and effective communication abilities, opening up diverse career opportunities.

The Dean reaffirmed the faculty’s commitment to developing education and integrating academic study with practical experience. She highlighted the importance of field training in preparing students for labor market demands, citing internship opportunities provided by the State Information Service, which enable students to apply their language skills in a professional environment.

She thanked the State Information Service and its Chairman, Ambassador Alaa Youssef, for supporting student training and providing these valuable opportunities.

She added that the faculty continues to strengthen cooperation with partner institutions, universities, and cultural centers while developing educational tools and student services, supporting extracurricular activities and innovation, and improving the learning environment. She noted that the accreditation of several academic programs reflects the faculty’s commitment to educational quality and continuous improvement, with the goal of preparing competitive graduates capable of making meaningful contributions in their fields.

Prof. Yomna Safwat also expressed her appreciation to graduates’ families, recognizing the vital role of parents in supporting and encouraging their children throughout their studies and sharing in their graduation celebrations.

She expressed her gratitude to Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abidine, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, for their continued support of the faculty and its students. She also thanked former deans, faculty members, and teaching assistants for their academic contributions and dedication to preparing graduates.

Graduates Represent Egypt’s Voice Abroad and the World’s Voice in Egypt

In her speech, Prof. Reem El-Kabarity, Director of the Ain Shams University Alumni Association, congratulated the Class of 2025/2026 and their families, praising parents for their years of dedication and sacrifice. She described graduation day as a celebration of gratitude and achievement.

Addressing the graduates, she emphasized that they represent Egypt’s voice abroad and the world’s voice in Egypt, describing the Faculty of Al-Alsun as Egypt’s stronghold of languages, translation, and diplomacy, given its prominent role in preparing professionals capable of communicating across cultures.

She explained that the Ain Shams University Alumni Association, established six years ago, goes beyond maintaining alumni records to providing genuine support and maintaining lasting connections between graduates and their university. She noted that the new graduates would join a global community of more than 200,000 Ain Shams University alumni.

Prof. Reem El-Kabarity outlined the association’s key services, including training programs, specialized courses, seminars, and workshops aimed at developing professional skills. These services also include access to a database of employment and training opportunities across various sectors, annual career fairs, career counseling, recognition of distinguished alumni success stories, and free membership cards for new graduates, offering services and discounts at selected companies, organizations, and exhibitions.

She encouraged graduates to maintain contact with the association through its website and social media platforms and take advantage of the opportunities and services available to support their careers. She emphasized that graduation is not the end of the journey but the beginning of a new chapter of professional growth and achievement, reaffirming the association’s commitment to remaining a vital link between graduates and their university while supporting their future ambitions.

The Dean also thanked Prof. Reem El-Kabarity and everyone involved in preparing and organizing the ceremony, expressing the faculty’s pride in its graduates and its aspirations for their continued success across various professional fields.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of graduation certificates amid an atmosphere of joy and pride, celebrating the graduates’ academic achievements and the beginning of a new chapter in their professional lives.

The faculty extended its best wishes to the Class of 2025/2026 for a future filled with success and excellence, expressing its hope that they would serve as outstanding ambassadors for the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Ain Shams University, using their knowledge and skills to serve society and foster intercultural communication.