Created: 21 April 2026

As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to its societal role and its dedication to supporting underprivileged groups and strengthening social protection, the University launched the activities of the “Dekkan El Farha” initiative to support its students. The initiative is implemented in cooperation with Tahya Misr Fund, under the patronage of the Northern Military Region, and in collaboration with Alexandria Governorate, reflecting the integration of state institutions’ efforts to serve the community.

The opening ceremony was attended by Eng. Ayman Attia, Governor of Alexandria; Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University; Major General Staff Yasser Abdel Moaz El-Khatib, Commander of the Northern Military Region; Mr. Tamer Abdel Fattah, Executive Director of Tahya Misr Fund; Prof. Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development; Eng. Hesham Khalifa, Head of Projects Sector at Tahya Misr Fund; Prof. Dr. Wael El-Maghlany, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; and Prof. Dr. Dina Taha, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering for Graduate Studies and Research, in addition to faculty members, teaching assistants, and students.

In his remarks, the Governor of Alexandria emphasized the political leadership’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable groups and alleviating citizens’ burdens, in line with the vision of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, which places human development at the forefront of national priorities. He noted that the state has given significant attention to expanding social protection programs and broadening the scope of humanitarian initiatives. He also highlighted that Tahya Misr Fund is one of the key development arms that has successfully translated political directives into tangible initiatives that directly impact citizens’ lives, most notably the “Dekkan El Farha” initiative, launched in April 2019 as part of social protection convoys.

For his part, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, affirmed that the University’s participation in this initiative stems from its strong belief in its societal role and national responsibility to support underprivileged groups. He praised the efforts of Tahya Misr Fund as a leading model of institutional community work that translates state directives into impactful initiatives. He added that the support provided to students and staff reflects the state’s commitment to achieving social justice and alleviating living burdens, stressing the University’s continued efforts to strengthen partnerships and expand community service and volunteer work.

Meanwhile, Mr. Tamer Abdel Fattah, Executive Director of Tahya Misr Fund, stated that the Alexandria University exhibition aims to support more than 6,500 students who have undergone social assessments through the Student Solidarity Fund, in addition to 1,500 auxiliary service workers. He noted that the exhibition includes 41,000 items of new clothing, footwear, accessories, bags, and educational supplies, along with 2,000 educational books across various fields to support students’ knowledge development alongside in-kind assistance. He added that the initiative also facilitated the marriage of 10 daughters of employees and auxiliary staff by providing full wedding and household after careful case assessment to ensure support reaches those most in need.

On the sidelines of the exhibition, 1,500 food boxes were distributed under the “Bel Hana Wel Shifa” initiative targeting auxiliary service workers, as part of efforts to provide an integrated food support system, including a variety of essential dry goods to meet families’ needs.

The initiative also included a humanitarian gesture through the distribution of 20 wheelchairs to students with disabilities, reflecting the joint efforts of the Fund and the University to empower this group and facilitate their academic journey.

It is worth noting that hosting the exhibition at Alexandria University comes as part of a series of “Dekkan El Farha” initiatives implemented regularly across universities and governorates. Since its launch in April 2019, the initiative has become a key pillar of social protection convoys, aiming to promote solidarity and bring joy to students in public universities across Egypt.

Created: 19 April 2026

As part of Alexandria University’s strategy to strengthen its academic presence across the African continent and expand its international partnerships, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, and Eng. Mohamed Riad El-Keiy, Head of the Sector supervising the Chad branch at Arab Contractors Company, signed an addendum to the contract for completing the first-phase construction works of the university branch in the city of N’Djamena, Republic of Chad. The works include the Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine.

The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Hisham Saeed, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Research; Prof. Dr. Affaf Al-Oufy, Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development; Prof. Dr. Gehan Gweifel, Assistant President for Internationalization of Education and International Branches; Prof. Dr. Mohamed Zaki, former coordinator of the branch; Prof. Dr. Abdel Aziz Omara, Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture; and Prof. Dr. Mohamed Nassar, project consultant.

In his remarks on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim emphasized that this project reflects Alexandria University’s vision of engagement with the African region and its role as an active regional and international academic institution. He noted that the university’s presence in Chad goes beyond geographical expansion, representing a true investment in human development and the building of bridges of knowledge and scientific cooperation between Egypt and sister nations.

He further added that the university attaches great importance to this strategic project, which aims to prepare qualified professionals in agriculture and veterinary medicine, thereby supporting development plans in Chad. He also highlighted that this cooperation reflects the depth of academic and developmental relations between both sides.

Dr. Abdel Hakim also praised the long-standing partnership with Arab Contractors Company and its extensive expertise in implementing national and international projects, stressing that this contributes to ensuring the project is executed according to the highest quality standards and within the designated timelines.

Eng. Mohamed Riad El-Keiy stated that signing the addendum for completing the construction works of the Alexandria University branch in N’Djamena reflects the strong and fruitful cooperation between the company and the university in delivering educational projects with a developmental dimension across Africa.

He noted that Arab Contractors Company is proud to participate in this vital project, which embodies Egypt’s national efforts to strengthen its academic and developmental presence in sister African countries. He added that the company possesses extensive experience in executing projects outside Egypt in accordance with the highest standards of quality and commitment.

He further explained that the Alexandria University branch project in Chad represents an important model of integration between engineering expertise and academic vision, contributing to the establishment of a comprehensive educational institution that supports development and human capacity-building in Chad. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to completing the works within the specified timeframe and with the highest level of efficiency.

Created: 18 April 2026

As part of Alexandria University’s commitment to promoting transparency, academic honesty, and the principles of responsible research conduct, the first meeting of the University’s Research Integrity Office was held . The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dr. Hesham Saeed, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, and attended by the Office’s members.

The meeting aimed to establish the organizational framework governing the Office’s work and to discuss mechanisms for activating research integrity policies. These include combating plagiarism, ensuring adherence to research ethics, and raising awareness among researchers and postgraduate students about international best practices in this field.

The meeting also reviewed the Office’s main mandates, which include:

Developing and approving policies and procedures governing research integrity.

Receiving and examining complaints related to scientific misconduct.

Providing support and training for researchers in research ethics.

Coordinating with academic and administrative bodies to ensure the implementation of quality and integrity standards.

Participants emphasized the pivotal role of the Research Integrity Office in enhancing the quality of the University’s research outputs and strengthening its reputation both locally and internationally, in line with full compliance with ethical and professional standards.

The meeting also addressed challenges related to the retraction of a number of research papers published in international journals, and discussed ways to handle such cases in accordance with established academic standards.

At the conclusion of the meeting, it was agreed to develop an executive action plan for the upcoming period. This plan includes launching awareness and training programs, as well as developing an integrated system for monitoring and documenting scientific misconduct, in support of the University’s efforts to build a research environment grounded in integrity and responsibility.

Created: 16 April 2026

Under the auspices of Prof. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, the Popular and Military Defense Forces organized a blood donation campaign at the Faculty of Business, with wide participation from students across various faculties. This comes as part of the university’s societal role and its continuous support for the healthcare sector.

The campaign aimed to help meet patients’ needs for blood units and to promote a culture of voluntary blood donation among students, as one of the most important forms of humanitarian work.

The campaign witnessed a remarkable turnout, with 320 male and female students donating blood. Their active participation reflects a strong awareness of the importance of blood donation in saving lives, demonstrating students’ sense of responsibility and embodying the spirit of solidarity and community engagement on campus.

Prof. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim emphasized that Alexandria University places great importance on raising students’ societal awareness, noting that such initiatives contribute to preparing a generation that is conscious of community issues and capable of actively serving the nation. He added that the university is keen to support activities that promote the values of giving and volunteerism, in addition to strengthening the healthcare system, especially in light of the ongoing need for a safe blood supply in hospitals.

For his part, Colonel Mohamed Maher, Director of the Military Education Department at Alexandria University, stated that the participation of the Popular and Military Defense Forces in organizing this campaign comes as part of their awareness-raising and community role, as well as their commitment to enhancing a sense of belonging and responsibility among students. He added that such initiatives help instill the values of volunteerism and raise young people’s awareness of the importance of positive community participation, praising the strong turnout, which reflects students’ national awareness and their readiness to help save lives.

Participants also expressed their happiness in taking part in the campaign, affirming their willingness to repeat this meaningful humanitarian experience, given its direct impact on saving lives and strengthening cooperation among students.