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The Education and Student Affairs Sector at the Faculty of Archaeology, Ain Shams University, in cooperation with the Faculty's Student Union, organized an educational seminar on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, entitled “The October War and the Repercussions of Current Events in the Region.” The seminar was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University; Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Hossam Tantawy, Acting Dean of the Faculty; and Prof. Nawal Gaber Mohamed, Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs. The event was coordinated by Dr. Ghada Fayed, Student Activities Coordinator, and supervised by Mr. Hamada Fathy of the Student Welfare Department.

The seminar was delivered by Major General Tamer El-Shahawy, former member of the Military Intelligence Directorate and former member of the Defense and National Security Committee. During the seminar, he highlighted the lessons learned from the glorious October 1973 victory and the role of the Armed Forces in safeguarding national security, linking these lessons to the current geopolitical repercussions and challenges facing the region.

The seminar witnessed a strong student turnout and remarkable engagement, with an open discussion session held to address students' questions regarding current issues and the importance of raising awareness among young people to counter rumors and misinformation.

The faculty administration emphasized the importance of continuing to organize such educational seminars, given their significant role in strengthening students' sense of belonging and enhancing their national awareness.