Dr.Gamal Sosa, Benha University President received Oka Hiroshi, Ambassador of Japan in Cairo and Tsukazaki Daisuke, the Cultural Counselor at the Embassy of Japan in Cairo to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides in the fields of education, scientific research, student and faculty members exchange .
The meeting was held in presence of Eng. Ibrahim El-Araby; President of the General Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, Chairman of the Egyptian-Japanese Business Council , Prof.Dr.Nasser El Gizawy, Benha University Vice-president for Post Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Tamer Samir, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and deans of the following faculties ; Science Applied Arts , Agriculture , Medicine , Nursing , Engineering and Computer and Artificial Intelligence , Dr.Mahran El Nagar , Director of the International Relations Office at the university and Dr. Ayman Samir , the Japanese Relations Coordinator at the University. For his part, Prof. Gamal Sosa stressed Benha University' s keenness on joint cooperation with Japan in the field of higher education and scientific research, praising the distinguished level of educational and scientific relations between Egyptian and Japanese universities and the benefit of Japanese technology in many distinguished study programs that serve the industry and labor market needs. On the other hand, The Japanese ambassador expressed his happiness with this meeting, as well as the constructive cooperation with Benha University, praising the development witnessed by the Egyptian higher education system and Egyptian Universities, and the advanced positions they have achieved in various scientific and research fields. The meeting also witnessed a discussion about signing a memorandum of understanding between the Japanese embassy and Benha University, organizing a Japanese cultural day at the university, as well as discussing the experience of Japanese university graduates, in addition to discussing ways of cooperation and exchange of students and faculty members. The meeting also witnessed the possibility of JICA support for the establishment of the new University hospital and cooperation in space sciences and research projects with the Japanese side. The Japanese department at Faculty of Arts presented artistic performances which left a great impact on the Japanese ambassador, his companions, and the audience. The artistic performance has been held under the auspices of Dr. Abeer Al Rabat, the Faculty of Arts dean, and Dr. Muhammad Abu Arab, The Faculty deputy for Education and Student Affairs.

Dr.Gamal Sosa, Benha University President honored Eng.Ibrahim El Araby ; the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elaraby Group , President of the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce and the Chairman of the Egyptian-Japanese Business Council after receiving the Order of the Rising Sun from the Japanese Emperor. The meeting was held in presence of Oka Hiroshi, the Japanese ambassador in Cairo, , Tsukazaki Daisuke, the cultural advisor at the Japanese Embassy in Cairo , Prof.Dr.Nasser El Gizawy, Benha University Vice-president for Post Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Tamer Samir, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and deans of the following faculties ; Science Applied Arts , Agriculture , Medicine , Nursing , Engineering and Computer and Artificial Intelligence , Dr.Mahran El Nagar , Director of the International Relations Office at the university and Dr. Ayman Samir , the Japanese Relations Coordinator at the University. For his part, Dr.Gamal Sosa said that Eng. Ibrahim El-Araby is one of the honorable Egyptian models. He also praised the El-Araby groups as one of the national companies supporting the Egyptian industry. He also added that within the framework of cooperation and communication with businessmen and industry in Qalyubia governorate, Benha University organized the first community meeting to discuss the challenges facing industry in Qalyubia governorate and the proposed solutions, stressing that the University was keen to organize this forum to achieve real communication with the industrial community ,to take serious ,real steps towards a solution , solving its existing problems and to contribute to the development of its production with practical and innovative solutions . For his part, Eng. Ibrahim El-Araby expressed his happiness with honoring of Benha University, pointing out that El-Araby Group is keen to communicate with the University and benefit from its research and scientific centers to serve the industry, praising Benha University graduates in various departments that serve the industry sector. Eng. Ibrahim El-Araby indicated that the El-Araby Group since its inception has been keen to strengthen ways of cooperation with the Japanese side and to sign a set of agreements to serve the industry. It is worth mentioning that the Order of the Rising Sun is a high-level award that granted by the Emperor of Japan to non-Japanese people who have achieved outstanding achievements within Japan and the international community, in appreciation of his efforts to support economic and trade relations between Egypt and Japan and to increase trade exchange between the two countries.

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspected this morning facilities and equipment of Ahlia Benha University in El Obour City. The minister was accompanied by Major General Abdel Hamid El Hagan, Governor of Qalyubia, and Dr. Gamal Sosa, Benha University President, Prof. Anwar Ismail, Executive Director of the Technical Consultation, Studies and Research Fund at the Ministry, a number of leaders of the Engineering Authority of the Armed Forces and a group of the University leaders. It's worth mentioning that the Minister inspected the main University building and faculties' buildings which include auditoriums, training classes, laboratories, administrative offices and training workshops equipped with the latest technological means, to provide a distinguished educational experience for students. For his part, Dr.Adel Abd El Ghaffar, the Media Adviser and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry said that Ahlia Benha University is located on an area of 37 acres, with implementation rates of 72%, the main building works have been completed, and the final interior finishes are going to be finished soon.

The Supreme Council of Universities held its regular meeting at the headquarters of Benha University in El-Obour, the meeting was headed by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific and in the presence of Dr. Mohamed Latif, Secretary of the Council and members of the Council. The council thanked Benha University staff that headed by Dr. Gamal Sosa, Benha University President to host the meeting of the Supreme Council of Universities. The Minister of Higher Education confirmed on the readiness of all universities and institutes for the second semester exams for the academic year 2021/2022 .He also stressed the necessity of the commitment of faculty members and their assistants to attend exams to ensure discipline and the successful conduct of exams process. The Minister also stressed that all students must adhere to precautionary and preventive measures throughout their stay on the campus, noting the need to wear a medical mask "the mask", adhere to social distancing and bring all personal and written tools, as well as not Being inside the university campus after completing exams, in order to preserve the safety of students and all other members. The Minister also directed to raise the state of readiness of university hospitals during the exams period at the end of the current academic year. The Minister directed that all faculties should quickly finish announcing the results of the exams at the end of the second semester of the 2021-2022.

The Leadership Selection Committee in Benha University has held interviews today to the applicants for the University leadership positions which include the renewal for the following positions; general manager of Youth welfare, general manager of University hostels, general manager of Public Relation and Scientific Affairs, general manager of Engineering affairs and general manager of Education and Student Affairs.
It is worth mention that the Leadership Selection Committee has held its interviews under auspices of Prof. Dr. Sosa, Benha University President, Prof.Dr.Nasser El Gizawy, the University Vice-president for Postgraduate Studies and Researches' Affairs Prof.Dr.Ashraf Shams El Din , Faculty of Law dean, Prof.Dr.Amr Mustafa , Faculty of Agriculture dean at Cairo University and Dr.Hany Mahmoud , the professor at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and other members. Prof.Dr.Gamal Sosa and other members of the committee listened to the proposals and ideas of applicants, their way to manage the sectors they applied for, their vision for development, the speed of work completion, the ability to make decisions and solve problems.

      Prof.Dr. Gamal Sosa, Benha University President and Dr. Muhammad Latif, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Universities witnessed meeting of the Supreme Council for Graduate Studies and Research Affairs for Public Universities, which was held at the headquarters of Benha University in Obour. The meeting was held in presence of Prof.Dr. Mostafa El-Naggar, President of Matrouh University, Prof. Dr. Mohamed Azzouz, President of Luxor University and Prof. Dr. Nasser El Gizawy, Benha University Vice President for Post graduate Studies and Scientific Research. For his part, Dr. Gamal Sosa expressed his happiness for hosting the meeting of the Supreme Council for Graduate Studies Affairs and he welcomed all the attendants. In his speech, Dr. Gamal Sosa reviewed Benha University history, faculties, vision, mission, and scientific research capabilities, in addition to providing an overview of Al Ahlia University in Obour.For his part, Dr. Nasser El Gizawy said that the meeting discussed some topics related to the sector of postgraduate affairs and research in public universities.

Prof.Dr.Gamal Sosa, Benha University President has issued several decrees to appoint new heads of departments at several faculties as following; Dr.Naglaa Mohamed Abd El Gawad has been appointed as a head of History department at Faculty of Arts, Dr.Ibrahim Mohamed Rida has been appointed as a head of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at faculty of Medicine and Dr.Nasser Ali Abd El Naby has been appointed as ahead of Arabic department at Faculty of Arts.
For his part,Prof.Dr.Gamal Sosa congratulated them frothier new positions and hoped for them best wishes and great success.

Prof. Dr. Nasser El Gizawy, Benha University Vice President for Post graduate Studies and Scientific Research announced about starting apply for the new course of International Publication and Citations Rewards, January 2022 which will be started from Monday, January 10, 2022 for two months.
He added that the papers accepted in this course are those that were published during the years 2020 and 2021, and have not been submitted during the previous courses and the number of citations will be calculated based on the last 5 years, according to the declared calculations of faculty member on Google Scholar; referring that anyone who has a Google Scholar account for paper that does not belong to him or who submitted research previously paid financial rewards for it in previous courses, will be blocked from the rewards of the University 's programs for researches support.
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Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research has issued new ministerial decrees to renew appointment of several directors at Benha University.
Prof. Gamal Soussa, Benha University President mentioned that the ministerial decrees includes the following; Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim has got a renewal at his position as the general director of Legal Affairs at Benha University, Omar Mohamed Monieb has got a renewal at his position as the general director of Public Relations and Media and El Sayed El Moghawry Mohamed has been appointed as the general director of Faculty of Education. Prof. Gamal Soussa hopes for them best wishes and great success at their positions.

A delegation from Benha University, headed by Prof. Gamal Sousa, President of the University, Dr. Tamer Samir, Benha University Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, number of deans of faculties and students participated in the activities of the Second International Exhibition for Defense and Military Industries “EDEX”. Benha University delegation toured the exhibition pavilions, in which major Egyptian and international companies working in the field of defense industries participated with the latest equipment, technologies and security and defense systems.
It is worth mentioning that the second international exhibition for defense and military industries “EDEX 2021” was held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, where the opening of the exhibition was witnessed by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Lieutenant-General Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production, and a number of Ministers and military delegations from different countries of the world.