As part of Ain Shams University’s commitment to raising students’ awareness of major national projects, the Education and Student Affairs Sector, represented by the General Administration of Youth Welfare – the Scouting and Public Service Committee, organized the second visit in a series of introductory visits to the Fustat Hills Project, in cooperation with the Urban Development Authority, with the participation of a number of university students.

The visit was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Rami Maher Ghali, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs. It aimed to familiarize university students with the Egyptian state’s efforts to achieve sustainable development, develop urban areas, revive cultural heritage, and maximize the potential of historical and cultural assets.

The visit was conducted under the administrative coordination and supervision of Mr. Ibrahim Saeed Hamza, Assistant Secretary-General of the University for Education and Student Affairs, in coordination with Ms. Asmaa Khater, Director General of the General Administration of Youth Welfare.

The visit included a guided tour of the project, during which students learned about the ongoing development works and explored its cultural and commercial activities, hotel facilities, open-air theaters, and heritage gardens, highlighting its significance as an integrated cultural and tourist destination.

The visit is part of a series of introductory visits aimed at enhancing students’ awareness of the historical and cultural significance of the Fustat area and highlighting the state’s efforts to transform challenges into opportunities for development and innovation. These initiatives contribute to nurturing a generation that is aware of national development issues and capable of actively participating in building a more sustainable future.

Fustat Hills