Benha University participated in the activities of the first forum for officials of the Universities Youth Parliament, which was held under auspices of Dr. Khalid Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Gamal Sosa, President of Benha University, and Dr. Tamer Samir, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs. The meeting was held in the presence of Dr. Khaled Essawy, General Coordinator of Student Activities, Tariq Harbi, Director of Families and Initiatives Department, Mustafa Hani Sanad, Youth Parliament Official, and Abdullah Al-Batta, President of the University Students Union. For his part, Prof. Gamal Sosa, President of Benha University, said that the University was keen to participate in the first forum of University youth parliament officials at the level of Egyptian universities, in line with the interests of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic to Prepare young cadres capable of assuming leadership and executive positions, and having a vital role in participating in many major events and occasions and to be the people's representatives in the future by refining their skills and training them to practice political life.

Prof. Tamer Samir, Benha University Vice-president for Education and Students' Affairs inspected Benha University hostels at Shoubra to be sure from standard of submitted services for students, so he checked out the hostel' s restaurants and food stores.
It is worth mentioning that, the sudden tour was done according to instruction of Dr. Gamal Sosa, Benha University president to provide a distinguished service of high quality to students residing in university hostels. On the other hand, Prof. Tamer Samir was accompanied by Dr. Sayed Abd El Wanis, the general supervisor on Benha University hostel and other employees. During his tour, Prof. Tamer Samir confirmed on completing all the necessary preparations, he also listened for students suggestions and complains and confirmed on taking all precautionary measures.

Dr. Gamal Sosa , Benha University President said that Benha University has finished all the preparation for the second semester exams that is scheduled to be launched during the current month of May, according to the time map set by the Supreme Council of Universities.
The meeting was held in presence of Dr. Tamer Samir, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs, Prof.Dr.Nasser El Gizawy, Benha University Vice-president for Post Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Dr. Ibrahim Rajeh, Director of the Crisis and Disasters Unit and others. For his part, Dr. Gamal Sosa said that the University administration is keen to follow up exams work and to provide all means of comfort and care for students, noting that exams schedules are being announced and work is being done to prepare committees, to provide a safe environment and a suitable psychological atmosphere for students. Dr. Tamer Samir explained that all precautionary measures have been taken to ensure the safety of students and provide them with comfort, whether inside their Faculties or University hostels, in addition to emphasizing the attendance of observers and faculty members during exams, as well as raising the state of emergency in the medical administration and clinics at faculties and he confirmed on the presence of all medical staff and the provision of medicines and first aid to meet any emergency cases during exams.

The Leadership Selection Committee in Benha University has held interviews today to the applicants for the University leadership positions which include the following positions; the general manager of administrative security and the general manager of accounts and budget.
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. Nasser El Gizawy, the acting president of Benha University announced raising the state of readiness for the second semester exams at all faculties.
The meeting was held in presence of Prof. Tamer Samir, Benha University Vice-president for Education and Students` Affairs, Dr. Gamal Soussa, the general supervisor on Community Service and Environment Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Rageh, the manager of Crisis and Disasters Management Unit, Dr. Khalid Esawy, the general coordinator of Students ' Affairs and Abd El Qader Abd El Karim, the general coordinator of Quality Unit. It is worth mentioning that Dr. Nasser El Gizawy assured on implementing all precautionary measures at all faculties and sectors. In addition to preparing exams halls, controls rooms, maintaining sterilization gates , following -up of sterilization at all faculties , raising the state of readiness within the University hospitals and the University 's medical administration in the light of the University precautionary measures to limit the spread of Corona Virus. Prof.Dr. Tamer Samir also mentioned that students at high density faculties have been divided into 3 stages to reduce number of students at exams committees and thus, limiting the spread of Corona Virus.

Dr.Gamal Sosa, Benha University President witnessed the celebrations of Benha University Hospitals on the occasion of the International Nursing Day. The celebration has been held in presence of ; Dr. Mohamed El Ashhab , the Faculty of medicine dean , Dr.Marwa Mustafa , the Faculty of Nursing dean , Dr. Amr El-Dakhakhny, Executive Director of University Hospitals ,Military Adviser to Qalyubia Governorate , faculty of Nursing deputies and professors . For his part, Dr.Gamal Sosa mentioned that President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi , President of Egypt appreciates the vital role and efforts of Nursing staff in the health field and he also stresses the importance of their effective role, which was evident in combating the Corona virus and providing nursing services to patients. He also added that the martyrs of nursing staff during the pandemic and their sacrifice in order to relieve patients and preserve the public health of citizens won' be forgotten and it will remain a luminous sign in our modern history. Dr.Gamal Sosa also thanked the nursing staff at Benha University hospitals for their distinguished role in operations and treatment, the great services that serve the patient, in addition to the humanitarian role of the nursing staff, as they are an essential pillar for the continued success of the medical system and he also stressed his complete and continuous support to them to reach to the best professional level. On the other hand, Dr. Mohamed El Ashhab, the Faculty of Medicine dean said that Nursing is a noble and humanitarian profession that aims to save humans and they also contribute to relieving patients' pain, especially during the Corona virus epidemic, so they played a vital role in saving patients and providing psychological and moral support for them.

Dr.Gamal Sosa, Benha University President inaugurated the Specialized Medical Clinics at El-Obour Campus in presence of Dr. Tamer Samir, Vice President for Education and Student Affairs and Dr.Hazem Elewa , the acting manager of El-Obour Campus.
Benha University President and his companions inspected the medical clinics, equipment, various departments and laboratories attached to them; he also praised the equipment of the new clinics. Dr.Gamal Sosa mentioned that these clinics aim to provide medical services to all the University employees, students, faculty members and the surrounding community. During the visit, Dr.Gamal Sosa listened to Dr.Sherief El Mahdy, the director of the Medical affairs at the University and Dr.Sahar El Mahdy, the Director of the Dental Center in the Medical Administration. For his part, Dr.Gamal Sosa, Benha University President thanked EngineerMohamed Hamed Sherief, The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Obour City, for his donation of a dental unit to the University.

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.