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In a notable academic achievement, a student team from the Faculty of Commerce, Ain Shams University, has successfully qualified for the final stages of the competition organized by CFA Society Egypt, affiliated with the global CFA Institute, after ranking among the top eight teams nationwide across Egyptian universities.

This achievement comes under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa Zain El-Abedeen, President of Ain Shams University, and Prof. Farid Moharam El-Garhy, Dean of the Faculty, reflecting the continued support of the university leadership for student excellence and their encouragement to participate in prestigious national and international academic competitions.

The qualified team comprises five fourth-year students:

- Ashrakat Ahmed Hussein Ahmed – Arabic Section.

- Menna Wissam Attia Askar – English Section.

- Aya Allah Ihab Abu El-Ela Ahmed – Credit Hours Program (English).

- Abdelrahman Sobhy Abdelhamid – Credit Hours Program (English).

- Omar Mohamed Hosny Mohamed – Credit Hours Program (English).

The team was supervised and its participation coordinated by Dr. Osama Samy, Lecturer at the Department of Accounting and Auditing, Faculty of Business, who provided academic guidance and continuous follow-up throughout the preparation period.

Over the past months, the team successfully prepared a comprehensive financial and analytical study of Fawry, including an in-depth analysis of the company and its industry, an evaluation of financial performance and risks, as well as an estimation of the stock’s value and future outlook.

The team also excelled in presenting these analyses in a professional report, through which it passed the written evaluation stage with distinction, securing its place in the final competition.

The Ain Shams University team is set to compete for top positions on February 7, 2026, where it will present its study findings and engage in discussions before a specialized judging panel, in a highly competitive contest alongside teams from seven other prestigious Egyptian universities.

This qualification represents the culmination of joint efforts between outstanding students and a supportive faculty, and reflects the effectiveness of the Faculty’s academic programs in integrating advanced theoretical frameworks with practical application in the field of financial analysis—effectively preparing students for the demands of a competitive labor market.

Commenting on the achievement, Prof. Farid Moharam El-Garhy, Dean of the Faculty of Business, praised the team’s outstanding performance, describing the accomplishment as a natural result of the motivating and creativity-supportive academic environment fostered by the Faculty.

He emphasized that reaching this advanced stage in a globally prestigious competition such as the CFA Institute competition stands as clear evidence of the quality of educational outcomes and the ability of Ain Shams University students to represent their institution with distinction in various forums.

The Dean further noted that supporting students in such competitions is central to the Faculty’s strategy to graduate scientifically and professionally qualified cadres capable of innovation and strong competition, expressing his confidence in the team’s ability to deliver an honorable performance worthy of the University’s name in the final round.

The Faculty of Business administration extends its sincere congratulations to the distinguished student team and their academic supervisor, Dr. Osama Samy, wishing them every success in the final competition, and hoping they achieve the honorable position they aspire to, adding a new milestone to Ain Shams University’s record of achievements.