As part of the university’s commitment to supporting activities that promote cultural openness and interaction among international students, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Specific Education organized the Cultural Forum for International Communities and Foreign Students (from Oman, Palestine, Kuwait, and Syria) for the undergraduate level. The event took place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the theater of the Faculty of Economic Studies and Political Science.

The forum was attended by Prof. Dr. Nagda Mady, Dean of the Faculty; Prof. Dr. Gehan Aboul Khair, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Hala Mokled, Executive Director of the University’s International Students Administration; representatives of the Palestinian Consulate; a number of deans, vice deans, faculty members; as well as a large audience of international students and community leaders. The event was moderated by Dr. Nada Yousry and directed by Adham Yehia.

In her speech, Prof. Dr. Nagda Mady emphasized the importance of cultural closeness between local students and their international counterparts. Prof. Dr. Gehan Aboul Khair highlighted the faculty’s role in integrating students and providing academic support, while Dr. Hala Mokled underscored the university’s efforts in supporting international students and providing an attractive educational environment. Huthaifa Al-Alawi Al-Issawi, President of the International Students Committee at the university, expressed the students' appreciation for the university’s interest in their needs.

The forum featured distinguished artistic and musical performances by the faculty’s choir led by Maestro Dr. Hani Zoweid, a flute solo by Dr. Shaimaa Abdelhamid, and cultural presentations by international students introducing their home countries and educational experiences. The event also included the opening of an art exhibition by local and international students, as well as a traditional food exhibition representing the participating countries, reflecting the cultural diversity within the university.

The event concluded with honoring participants and presenting shields and certificates of appreciation in recognition of their contributions to the success of the forum.

The forum’s coordination was supported by Assoc. Prof. Heba Gamal Abdel Halim and Assoc. Prof. Dalia Mohamed Sharaf, with organizational contributions from Dr. Shaimaa Maher Makawy, Dr. Samar Mohamed Salem, and Dr. Heba Abu Al-Maati, whose efforts played a pivotal role in achieving the forum’s goals.