Alexandria University Students Join “The World is Alamein 2024” Festival Activities
Two hundred students from Alexandria University participated in the first trips and student programs for the first week of the ” The World is Alamein 2024″ Festival, which was organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in cooperation with the United Company for Media, Helwan University, and the Student Activities Sector, with the participation of Egyptian universities.
The last day witnessed several diverse activities, as a sea tour was organized on one of the city’s charming beaches, which was allocated to university students participating in the festival. The students also attended a seminar with the prominent writer, journalist, and author, Mr. Omar Taher, during which he interacted with Egyptian university students, sharing his valuable experiences and engaging them in a fruitful discussion.
Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education, participated with Egyptian university students in some events of the New Alamein Festival in various student activities held there during his inspection of the various activities.
The Minister honoured the winners of beach soccer, beach volleyball, and also the winners of fine arts competition, stressing the importance of students’ participation in various student activities; with the aim of enhancing interaction between them and contributing to refining the students’ personality, building their awareness, enhancing their spirit of initiative, and expanding their horizons, pointing out that developing the capabilities of youth comes in line with achieving the goals of the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research and Egypt’s Vision 2030.
The activities concluded with a musical concert by the Anfoushi Band at the Roman Theatre in the Heritage City, in the presence of Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, who praised the participation of Egyptian university students in the second edition of the New Alamein Festival, and the vital role of the Student Activities Sector at the Ministry of Higher Education and the Leadership Preparation Institute in building student awareness.
The festival included students’ participation in many activities, including a competition in fine arts that included drawing, design, and artwork, to produce artwork related to Egypt and Palestine and support the Palestinian cause. The activities also included competitions in five-a-side football and beach volleyball, in addition to choir and musical performances. The activities will last until August 31.