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As part of Ain Shams University’s annual tradition and its celebrations commemorating the glorious October War victories, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector organized a visit to the Veterans and War Victims Association under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University.

The University delegation included Prof. Hanan Kamel, Dean of the Faculty of Arts; Prof. Heba Shaheen, Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication; Prof. Seham Ahmed, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Studies and Research; Prof. Hala Sweid, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Prof. Sherine Rady, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences; Dr. Rashad Abou El Enein; Dr. Sara Salah; Dr. Ahmed Zoheir, representing the Faculty of Law; Dr. Alaa Ali, representing the Faculty of Commerce; Colonel Tamer Talaat, Director of the Military Education Department; and Major General Hossam El Sherbiny, Assistant Secretary-General for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The delegation was received by Major General Ahmed Hassan Abou Shark, Director of the Veterans and War Victims Association, along with several senior officials of the Association.

Major General Abou Shark welcomed the delegation with an opening address, praising Ain Shams University’s efforts to strengthen communication and cooperation with the Association and its commitment to organizing this annual visit.

A documentary film entitled “A Warrior’s Will” was screened, highlighting the Association’s history, objectives, activities, and diverse social, healthcare, cultural, and psychological services provided to war veterans with injuries, persons with disabilities, and the families of fallen soldiers.

Major General Ahmed Hassan Abou Shark emphasized that the celebrations of the glorious October Victory represent a national occasion to commemorate the heroism of the Egyptian Armed Forces and the sacrifices of their members. He also praised the role of Ain Shams University in promoting the values of loyalty and national belonging.

He expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the University delegation for the visit, which reflects pride in Egypt’s heroes and their sacrifices for the nation.

He noted that the Association is one of the leading institutions providing support and care to injured veterans and the families of fallen soldiers, stressing that the October Victory will remain a defining milestone in Egypt’s history and an enduring symbol of resilience, determination, and unity between the Egyptian people and the Armed Forces.

He added that peace does not come about on its own but is achieved through the sacrifices of heroes and the efforts of the nation’s people. He paid tribute to all those who sacrificed their lives in defense of Egypt, affirming that the nation’s martyrs will remain symbols of pride, dignity, and inspiration for future generations.

For her part, Prof. Heba Shaheen, Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication, emphasized that this annual visit embodies the deep sense of loyalty and appreciation for Egypt’s heroes and reflects the firm belief that Egypt and its people will remain steadfast in defending their homeland until the Day of Judgment. She expressed her happiness and pride, shared by all members of the delegation, in being among this distinguished group of national heroes, stressing that the visit continues years of constructive communication between the University and the Association.

Prof. Heba Shaheen further noted that October will always remain a month of historic victories and enduring acts of heroism in Egypt’s history. She expressed her sincere gratitude and appreciation for the warm reception and voiced her hope that these meetings and visits would continue in the coming years, further strengthening communication and fruitful cooperation between Ain Shams University and this long-established national institution.

Major General Ahmed Hassan Abou Shark, Director of the Association, accompanied the delegation on a tour that included the pottery and leather workshops, the physiotherapy center for adults and children, the facility for persons with disabilities, the dialysis center, and the historical hall.

The visit concluded with an exchange of commemorative shields between the two sides and the taking of commemorative photographs.