As part of the ongoing collaboration between Shoubra Faculty of Engineering and relevant community stakeholders, Prof. Dr. Gamal Abdelaziz, Dean of the Faculty, received Eng. Islam Barakat, a 2003 graduate of the Geomatics Engineering Department and Project Manager at SAFEEN SUBSEA in the United Arab Emirates, and Eng. Ahmed Helmy, a 2004 graduate of the same department and Project Manager at SULMARA in the United Arab Emirates, in his office on the afternoon of Monday, February 17, 2025.

It is worth noting that both companies are among the largest in the Middle East specializing in marine surveying and offshore pipeline installation.

The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Salah, Head of the Geomatics Engineering Department, and Dr. Karim Rashwan, Director of the Faculty’s Engineering Studies and Consultancy Center. The discussion focused on employment and training opportunities available for the faculty’s graduates at both companies.

Additionally, both companies expressed their full readiness to provide workshops and seminars upon the faculty’s request to help students enhance their skills and prepare them for the local, regional, and international job markets.

Shoubra Faculty of Engineering announces the continuation of applications for enrollment in the new programs (credit hour system) for the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year until the end of February 2025.

A radio interview was conducted with Prof. Dr. Gamal Abdelaziz, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, in the program "Benhebbak Ya Masr."

The discussion witnessed a debate about the review and accreditation mechanisms applied by the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation, where the importance of these mechanisms in improving the quality of education and ensuring its compliance with global academic standards was emphasized. The discussion also touched on how to develop realistic and applicable strategic plans in faculties and universities to ensure the achievement of sustainable development goals and enhance the efficiency of the educational process.

During the discussion, Prof. Dr. Gamal Abdelaziz pointed out the breakthrough in engineering education recently, thanks to the updating of engineering faculties' regulations to align with those applied in foreign universities. These updates have contributed to improving the quality of curricula and equipping students with practical skills that are more aligned with labor market requirements.

The discussion also highlighted the new programs that have been created as interdisciplinary programs between traditional specializations, allowing students broader opportunities in modern specializations that meet the needs of the labor market locally and internationally. These programs contribute to enhancing graduates' competitiveness and providing them with multi-disciplinary skills, which have become essential in the present era.

The discussion moved to the issue of investment in education, where the Dean of the Faculty indicated that the faculty has become an attractive environment for international students from Gulf countries such as Kuwait and Iraq, in addition to the increasing demand from international students from African countries at present. This increasing demand reflects the quality of education provided and the extent of its alignment with global academic standards.

Finally, the pivotal role played by faculties and universities in serving society was emphasized through offering advanced educational programs, organizing initiatives that serve community issues, and enhancing cooperation with various sectors to provide practical solutions to societal challenges. These institutions remain among the key drivers of sustainable development and the promotion of scientific progress in society.

To listen to the full interview, click on the following link

Radio Interview with Prof. Dr. Gamal Abdelaziz, Dean of the Faculty.mp4