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Dr. Tarek Ali, Acting President of Beni Suef University, chaired the meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Navigation Sciences and Space Technology to discuss means of joint cooperation with the Egyptian Space Agency. The meeting was attended by Dr. Magdy Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of the Egyptian Space Agency, Dr. Osama Shalabi, Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Rasha Tawfik, Vice President of the University for Academic Affairs, and the members of the Council. This step aims to support scientific, research, and applied cooperation across all academic sectors of the University, in both its public and private branches.
Dr. Tarek Ali explained that this meeting comes within the framework of the University’s keenness to expand areas of cooperation with leading national institutions, stressing the importance of integrating efforts between academic and research institutions in a way that supports the State’s strategy for the localization of space technology. He pointed out that the University seeks to maximize the role of the Faculty of Navigation Sciences as a specialized academic entity that supports Egypt’s future vision and links educational outcomes to the needs of sustainable development and applied scientific research.
For his part, Dr. Osama Shalabi, Dean of the Faculty, expressed his appreciation for the continuous support provided by the University’s presidency, explaining that the meeting focused on supporting specialized academic programs and exchanging expertise in the fields of satellite technology. This contributes to preparing qualified scientific cadres capable of keeping pace with the rapid developments in this vital sector. He also extended his thanks to the delegation of the Egyptian Space Agency for their fruitful cooperation.
Dr. Rasha Tawfik emphasized the necessity of making optimal use of the capabilities available at the Egyptian Space Agency in training students, noting that the University is keen to provide an advanced educational environment that integrates both theoretical and practical aspects. This ensures the excellence of the Faculty’s graduates in the local and international labor markets and enhances the University’s position as a center of scientific excellence in space sciences.