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Beni Suef University President Discusses Enhancing Awareness-Raising and Community Partnership with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar

10 Nov 2026

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Dr. Tarek Ali, Acting President of Beni Suef University, met this morning with His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, at the headquarters of the Al-Azhar Grand Imam's Office to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Beni Suef University and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in the fields of awareness-raising, culture, and community service. This cooperation aims to promote enlightened moderate thought and instill human and national values among young people.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Emad El-Banna, Executive Director of Beni Suef University Hospitals; Mr. Mohamed Selim, Secretary-General of the University; and Dr. Ahmed Hassan, Professor of Oncology at the University.

During the meeting, the University President affirmed the University's commitment to strengthening its ties with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, one of the most prominent and distinguished religious and academic institutions in the Islamic world. He praised Al-Azhar's leading role in promoting the principles of moderation and tolerance and combating extremist ideologies. The meeting also addressed mechanisms for implementing joint programs and activities aimed at raising students' intellectual and cultural awareness and enhancing community participation, in line with the state's efforts to build the Egyptian people.

The University President expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Eminence the Grand Imam for his continued support of awareness-raising activities. He also praised Al-Azhar Al-Sharif for hosting the Da'wah Week at Beni Suef University, which witnessed broad participation and strong attendance from students and university affiliates. He emphasized that these events had contributed to promoting sound religious awareness, correcting misconceptions, and reinforcing the values of national belonging and loyalty.

The University President pointed out that cooperation with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif represents a successful model of integration among educational institutions. He stressed the importance of continuing joint efforts in the coming period to implement further initiatives and programs that serve the community and address the intellectual and cultural needs of young people, thereby helping prepare generations capable of facing challenges and making positive contributions to the development and progress of society.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Beni Suef University presented the University Shield to His Eminence the Grand Imam in appreciation of Al-Azhar's role in promoting a culture of peace, human fraternity, and positive coexistence.

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