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Under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, the Faculty of Al-Alsun at Ain Shams University celebrated the graduation of new class of students from its credit-hour translation programs for the 2025–2026 academic year. The ceremony reflected the joy and pride of graduates and their families as they celebrated the culmination of years of study and dedication and embarked on a new chapter in their professional lives, equipped with the knowledge, linguistic proficiency, and cultural skills necessary to compete in various fields locally and internationally.

ومن جانبها، أعربت الأستاذة الدكتورة هالة سيد متولي، وكيل الكلية لشئون التعليم والطلاب، اعتزازها بخريجي كلية الألسن، مؤكدة أنهم لا يمثلون مجرد دارسين للغات، بل سفراء للكلمة وجسورًا للتواصل بين الثقافات، وحملة رسالة تستند إلى الوعي والمعرفة والقدرة على فهم الآخر ومواكبة متغيرات المستقبل. وأشارت إلى أن التخرج يمثل بداية مرحلة جديدة من العمل والعطاء، تتيح للخريجين فرصًا واعدة في مجالات الدبلوماسية والترجمة التخصصية والإعلام الدولي والعلاقات العامة.

وأكدت أن عالم اليوم، بما يشهده من تطورات متسارعة في الذكاء الاصطناعي وثورة المعلومات، لا يستغني عن العنصر البشري الواعي والروح الإنسانية القادرة على الإبداع، موضحة أن الترجمة الحقيقية وفهم الثقافات لا يقتصران على نقل الكلمات، بل يقومان على الوعي بالسياقات الثقافية والإبداع وبناء جسور التواصل الحضاري. ودعت الخريجين إلى مواصلة التعلم وتطوير مهاراتهم، وتوظيف لغاتهم في خدمة الإنسان وتعزيز التفاهم بين الشعوب، والتحلي بأخلاقيات المهنة والاعتزاز بانتمائهم إلى كلية الألسن وجامعة عين شمس، والعمل على رفع اسم مصر عاليًا في المحافل الدولية.

وفي كلمتها، أكدت الدكتورة ياسمين محمود، مديرة برامج الساعات المعتمدة بالكلية، أن البرامج تحرص على مواكبة التطورات المتسارعة في مجالات اللغات والترجمة، من خلال تقديم مقررات حديثة ومتنوعة تجمع بين التأصيل العلمي والتطبيق العملي، وتستجيب لمتطلبات سوق العمل المتجددة. وأوضحت أن البرامج تستهدف إعداد خريجين يمتلكون المعارف والمهارات اللازمة للعمل في مجالات مهنية متعددة، في ظل التوسع في تطبيقات الترجمة وتزايد أهمية التكامل بين الكفاءة اللغوية والتكنولوجيا والمهارات المهنية.

She explained that the faculty is committed to continuously developing its academic programs and keeping pace with rapid changes in the labor market by integrating academic study with practical application, fostering critical thinking and creativity, and preparing graduates with professional competence, cultural awareness, and the ability to compete in local and international work environments. She added that graduates of the credit-hour programs have diverse career opportunities in specialized translation, international relations, media, and other fields requiring language proficiency and effective communication skills.

She also highlighted the importance of lifelong learning and continuous skills development amid rapid technological advancements and the growing use of artificial intelligence applications. She stressed that a university degree marks only the beginning of the journey and that true excellence is achieved through continuously expanding knowledge, hard work, innovation, and adherence to human and professional values. She extended her congratulations to parents in appreciation of their support and sacrifices throughout their children's academic journey and commended the efforts of faculty members, teaching assistants, and administrative staff in preparing graduates and advancing the educational process.

For her part, Prof. Hala Sayed Metwally, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, expressed her pride in the faculty’s graduates, emphasizing that they are not merely students of languages but ambassadors of the written and spoken word, bridges between cultures, and bearers of a mission rooted in awareness, knowledge, understanding others, and adapting to future changes. She noted that graduation marks the beginning of a new phase of professional achievement and contribution, opening promising opportunities in diplomacy, specialized translation, international media, and public relations.

She emphasized that despite the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and the information revolution, today's world continues to rely on knowledgeable individuals and the human capacity for creativity. She explained that genuine translation and cultural understanding go beyond transferring words from one language to another; they require an awareness of cultural contexts, creativity, and the ability to build bridges of intercultural communication. She encouraged graduates to continue learning, develop their skills, use their linguistic abilities to serve humanity and promote understanding among peoples, uphold professional ethics, take pride in belonging to the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Ain Shams University, and strive to raise Egypt's profile on the international stage.

In her address, Dr. Yasmeen Mahmoud, Director of the Faculty's Credit-Hour Programs, emphasized that the programs are designed to keep pace with rapid developments in languages and translation by offering modern, diverse courses that combine solid academic foundations with practical training and respond to evolving labor market requirements. She explained that the programs aim to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers across various professional fields, particularly amid the expanding applications of translation and the growing importance of integrating linguistic competence with technology and professional skills.

She added that the outcomes of this educational experience have begun to manifest in graduates' career paths, with several securing positions at private universities, international companies, and prominent government institutions, as well as in various other professional sectors. She also highlighted student exchange opportunities and international academic engagement initiatives that have enabled several students to study abroad and gain exposure to diverse academic and cultural experiences. She praised their outstanding representation of the Faculty and University and the recognition they received from professors at their host universities.

In her speech, Prof. Reem El Kabarity, Director of the Ain Shams University Alumni Association, congratulated the graduates of the 2025–2026 academic year and their families. She reviewed the key services provided by the Association to its members and encouraged graduates to maintain close ties with it, emphasizing that the Association will continue to serve as a vital link between graduates and their university while supporting their ambitions and future aspirations.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of certificates of recognition to the graduates and congratulations extended to them and their families in an atmosphere of joy and pride. The event reaffirmed the importance of continuously striving for excellence and taking pride in belonging to the Faculty of Al-Alsun and Ain Shams University.