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Alexandria University Wins Top Positions at the 53rd Egyptian Universities League (African Universities Championship Simulation Edition)
Alexandria University achieved a distinguished sporting milestone by securing a large number of first and advanced positions at the 53rd edition of the Egyptian Universities and Institutes League (African Universities Championship Simulation Edition). The league was organized by the Egyptian Universities Sports Federation and hosted by Ain Shams University, Cairo University, American University in Cairo, and universities in the New Administrative Capital, with the participation of more than 3,000 male and female students representing various Egyptian universities and institutes.
The league and its simulation tournaments included 36 different sports.
In this context, Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of the University, expressed his pride in the honorable results achieved by the university’s students, affirming that this accomplishment reflects the tremendous efforts exerted by the Sports Activities Administration, coaches, and the General Administration of Youth Welfare. He also emphasized the university’s commitment to providing an integrated environment that supports athletic excellence alongside academic achievement, believing in the vital role of student activities in building balanced personalities capable of competition and leadership. He further affirmed the university’s continued support for talented students, enabling them to represent the university honorably at local and international forums.
It is worth noting that the General Administration of Youth Welfare participated in this major national sporting event with a delegation of 365 students, 37 administrators, and 32 coaches under the supervision of the University’s Sports Activities Department.
The competitions resulted in outstanding achievements in individual sports as follows:
First Place: Judo (Men & Women), Karate (Men & Women), Athletics (Men & Women), Table Tennis (Men & Women), and Chess (Women).
Second Place: Finswimming (Men), Fencing (Men & Women), and Modern Pentathlon (Women).
Third Place: Finswimming (Women), Wrestling, and Padel Tennis (Men).
Eighth Place: Padel Tennis (Women).
The university’s teams also advanced to the later stages in several competitions, including Squash (Men & Women) reaching the quarterfinals, Tennis, Badminton, Chess (Men), and Modern Pentathlon (Men). The Taekwondo championship (Men & Women) was not held.
At the team sports level, the university continued its excellence by achieving:
First Place: Football League (Men) and Handball League (Women).
Second Place: Basketball League (Men) and 3×3 Basketball (Men).
Third Place: Volleyball League (Women) and Basketball League (Women).
The university also secured fourth place in the Handball League (Men) and eighth place in the Volleyball League (Men), while the Women’s 3×3 Basketball team exited in the Round of 16.
Closing Ceremony of the Ramadan Sports Tournament for Five-a-Side Football and Athletics at Alexandria University
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University and Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, attended the closing ceremony of the Ramadan Sports Tournament for Five-a-Side Football and Athletics.
The tournament was held at the University Stadium in a joyful Ramadan atmosphere that reflected the spirit of the holy month, with distinguished student attendance and exemplary sportsmanship.
The event was attended by Dr. Mohamed Bahy El-Din, General Coordinator of Student Activities, Mr. Shehab Mahrous, General Director of Youth Welfare, in addition to supervisors of sports and social activities, several faculty members, and sports specialists at the university.
In his speech during the ceremony, Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim emphasized the university’s commitment to supporting and organizing student activities across various fields—sports, cultural, and social—given their positive impact on building well-rounded student personalities, enhancing teamwork skills, fostering a spirit of competition and self-confidence, and developing leadership and social skills. He noted that such events reflect the university’s dedication to providing a comprehensive campus environment that encourages positive participation and helps discover and nurture students’ talents, in line with the university’s vision of supporting student activities and building an aware and creative generation. He also congratulated the winning teams and presented awards to the first-place winners, praising the students’ discipline and high sportsmanship.
In the same context, the General Administration of Youth Welfare organized a diverse range of artistic and cultural workshops, as well as Ramadan sports championships this year, with the participation of more than 500 male and female students from various faculties.
Tournament Results:
Five-a-Side Football (Female Students):
1st Place: Faculty of Sports Sciences
2nd Place: Faculty of Arts
3rd Place: Faculty of Law
3x3 Basketball (Male Students):
1st Place: Faculty of Medicine
2nd Place: Faculty of Law
3rd Place: Faculty of Science
3x3 Basketball (Female Students):
1st Place: Faculty of Computers and Data Science
2nd Place: Faculty of Sports Sciences
3rd Place: Faculty of Fine Arts
Table Tennis (Singles – Male Students):
1st Place: Faculty of Economics and Political Science
2nd Place: Faculty of Agriculture
3rd Place: Faculty of Computers and Data Science
Table Tennis (Doubles – Male Students):
1st Place: Faculty of Computers and Data Science
2nd Place: Faculty of Agriculture
3rd Place: Faculty of Arts
Table Tennis (Singles – Female Students):
1st Place: Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
2nd & 3rd Place: Faculty of Computers and Data Science
Table Tennis (Doubles – Female Students):
1st Place: Faculty of Computers and Data Science
2nd & 3rd Place: Faculty of Law.
Vice President of Alexandria University Witnesses Distribution of Food Supplies at the University Students Hospital and Inspects the Development of the Nephrology Unit
Dr. Affaf Al- Oufy, Vice President of Alexandria University for Community Service and Environmental Development, attended today the distribution of Ramadan food boxes at the University Students Hospital. The event was held within the framework of cooperation between the Tahya Misr Fund and Alexandria University, and as part of the “Month of Goodness” initiative adopted by the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector to promote social solidarity and support the most deserving groups within the university community.
Members of Kayan Family – Alexandria University Youth, along with officials from the University’s Youth Welfare Department, participated in the distribution process. Food cartons were distributed to workers and craftsmen at the hospital in an atmosphere reflecting the spirit of cooperation and compassion during the holy month of Ramadan.
On the sidelines of the visit, Dr. Affaf Al- Oufy, accompanied by Dr. Ahmed Fouda, Hospital Director, inspected the Nephrology Unit on the second floor to review the latest developments. The upgrades include infrastructure improvements and the modernization of dialysis equipment and medical devices. Her Excellency stressed the importance of adhering to the specified timeline for completing the development work and emphasized the need for concerted efforts by all hospital staff to enhance the quality of medical services provided to students and employees.
Alexandria University Council Congratulates the Minister of Higher Education and the Governor of the Red Sea and Approves a Package of Academic Decisions and International Cooperation Agreements
The Council of Alexandria University held its meeting on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, chaired by Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of the University. The Council began its session by extending its sincere congratulations to Abdelaziz Konsowa on the issuance of the political leadership’s decision appointing him Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The Council wished him continued success in his new role, praising his distinguished efforts during his tenure as President of the University and the significant progress achieved across academic and research domains, which strengthened Alexandria University’s standing locally, regionally, and internationally.
The Council also extended its congratulations to Walid Abdel Azim on assuming his duties as Governor of the Red Sea, expressing their best wishes for continued success in serving the nation.
Dr. Abdel Hakim reviewed the fruitful outcomes achieved through the University’s participation in the Egyptian-French Scientific and Academic Cooperation Day held in Paris earlier this month. He noted that the agreements signed with CY Cergy Paris Université, Université de Caen Normandie, and Vatel represent a qualitative addition to the University’s international academic cooperation efforts. These agreements open new horizons for Alexandria University students to obtain dual degrees and benefit from training and qualification opportunities in line with the latest global educational systems.
The Council approved granting an exceptional opportunity for one academic semester (Spring 2026) during the 2025/2026 academic year to a number of students across various faculties, reaffirming the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and consideration of both humanitarian and academic dimensions.
The Council also approved several international cooperation agreements, including a cooperation agreement with Universidade Estadual de Campinas, an academic cooperation agreement with Chandigarh University, and a cooperation agreement with University of Sousse. In addition, a framework agreement for academic cooperation and an agreement on international cooperation in student exchange and mobility of faculty members and administrative staff were signed with CY Cergy Paris Université. These steps come within the framework of the University’s strategy to strengthen academic and research partnerships and expand international collaboration.
In support of international research cooperation, the Council approved the University’s participation in the Africa-Uni-Net, the Austrian-African research network, contributing to the enhancement of research partnerships and capacity building with African and European universities and institutions.
The Council also reviewed the decision to transfer the full administrative affiliation of the University Students’ Hospital and its affiliated medical units from the University Hospitals Sector to the Education Sector, while ensuring that all necessary regulatory, financial, and administrative procedures are taken in this regard.
Furthermore, the Council approved the promotion of 15 faculty members—6 to the rank of Professor and 9 to Associate Professor—alongside the appointment of 15 Lecturers. The Council also granted 77 doctoral degrees and 220 master’s degrees across various academic disciplines.
Decisions Appointing New Vice Deans at Faculties and Institutes of Alexandria University
Dr. Ahmed Adel Abdel Hakim, Acting President of Alexandria University, has issued decisions appointing a number of vice deans at several faculties and institutes of the University, as follows:
- Appointing Dr. Jehan Ismail Joweifel, Professor at the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, as Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research, for a period of three years.
- Appointing Dr. Shaimaa Essam El-Feky, Professor at the Department of Radiation Sciences, Medical Research Institute, as Vice Dean of the Institute for Postgraduate Studies and Research, for a period of three years.
- Appointing Dr. Eman Shawky Anwar, Professor at the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, as Vice Dean of the Faculty for Postgraduate Studies and Research, for a period of three years.
- Appointing Dr. Nermeen Abdel Hamid Morsi Sayed, Professor at the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, as Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, for a period of three years.
