In line with the directives of Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, to link academic study with practical application and to enhance the participation of university students in national development projects—thereby preparing graduates with a comprehensive developmental vision capable of contributing to building the New Republic—and based on ten years of prior work within the department’s curriculum, a delegation of fourth-year students from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, conducted a field visit to Matrouh Governorate.

The visit aimed to study the strategic plan for urban expansion and sustainable urban development in the governorate’s capital, Marsa Matrouh, under the supervision of faculty members from the department.

During the visit, Major General Khaled Shuaib, Governor of Matrouh, met with the delegation in the presence of senior officials from the governorate.

Representing Alexandria University were Dr. Hesham Saudi, Professor of Architecture and Planning and Head of the Alexandria Engineers Syndicate; Dr. Ahmed El-Zayat, Lecturer of Architecture and Head of the Architectural Engineering Division at the Syndicate; Dr. Mohsen Mardash, Lecturer of Architecture; along with assistant engineers Mostafa Ibrahim and Donia Nabil, and teaching assistants Ahmed Tamam, Zeina Mahrous, and Doaa Abaza.

During the meeting, after the student groups presented their visions and ideas for the city and listened to the governor’s and executive leaders’ guidance and feedback supporting their proposals, Major General Shuaib praised the fruitful and constructive cooperation between the governorates of Alexandria and Matrouh.

He commended the faculty’s role in preparing architectural cadres capable of contributing to national development projects, welcoming the professors and students to Matrouh and emphasizing the importance of their participation in presenting innovative visions for urban development in line with national strategic plans.

The students presented their findings and analyses of the governorate’s and region’s strategic plans, offering proposals to develop Marsa Matrouh into a smart, integrated city that respects the local environment and leverages the governorate’s tourism, agricultural, and industrial potential.

The governor praised the students’ enthusiasm and awareness of urban development issues, affirming the governorate’s support for their efforts. Meanwhile, the Head of the Engineers Syndicate in Matrouh announced a reward for the best integrated projects and outstanding future proposals.