A Journey into the World of Spatial Data... Faculty of Arts Launches the First Day of the Workshop for the Surveying, Mapping, and Geographic Information Systems Program
Written by: Dr. Hind Hassanein
Under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, University President, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Mawla, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Magdy Alwan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, and Dr. Mohamed Abu Rehab, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs.
Today marked the launch of the first day of the specialized training workshop on surveying, mapping, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) organized by the Faculty of Arts at Assiut University. The workshop is held at the faculty for first-year students of the program, as part of supporting practical aspects and developing basic skills among students, within a series of initiatives aimed at empowering students and enhancing their skills in modern applied fields.
This workshop is supervised by the program's executive committee, as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at preparing students to be academically and practically qualified to meet the demands of the labor market.
The workshop witnessed a distinctive hands-on training on the fundamentals of surveying work, and familiarization with surveying instruments and terminologies, amidst great interaction and enthusiasm from the students, reflecting the program's dedication to combining academic and practical aspects.

For his part, Dr. Magdy Alwan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, expressed the importance of this workshop, emphasizing that "introducing modern technological tools such as Geographic Information Systems into applied curricula is a pivotal step in preparing graduates capable of competing in the job market, especially in the fields of environmental planning, local development, and urban studies."

On another note, Dr. Khaled Badra, the program coordinator, explained that the first day focused on the basic theoretical and practical aspects, paving the way for participants to engage in hands-on experiences in the coming days, including the use of GIS programs such as *ArcGIS* and *QGIS* to create digital maps and analyze real spatial data.

It is worth mentioning that this workshop is part of the Faculty of Arts' plan to enhance digital education and integrate technology into the humanities, based on its belief that modern geography is not only a descriptive science but also an effective planning and analytical tool in the era of data.

The Islamic preacher Muhammad Abu Bakr at the Faculty of Arts
Written by: Dr. Hind Hassanein
Continuing the tradition of dedication and excellence in the scientific research journey at the Faculty of Arts, and under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawi, President of the University, Dr. Gamal Badr, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dr. Magdy Alwan, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, the college hosted the prominent Islamic preacher Muhammad Abu Bakr, presenter of the famous religious program on Al-Nahar TV, as a scientific researcher to discuss his master's thesis entitled "The Promised Land Between Jewish Thought and Islamic Thought: A Comparative Study," in the field of creed within the Department of Islamic Studies at the faculty.
The discussion took place in Dr. Ezzat Abdullah Hall in the presence of Dr. Moatamad Ali, Professor of Islamic Studies, serving as the chair and primary examiner; Dr. Mohamed Madbouly, Professor of Orientalism and Comparative Religion and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Translation at Al-Azhar University, serving as examiner; Dr. Ammar Ahmed Khalaf, Head of the Hebrew Language Department at the faculty, as supervisor; and Dr. Emad Abdel-Samee, Professor of Islamic Studies at the faculty, as supervisor.

The discussion was attended by Dr. Samah Fekry, Vice Dean of the College for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Haider Mokhtar, Head of the Department of Islamic Studies, several faculty members of the college, a large number of students, and an audience of the preacher and his admirers. After the researcher’s discussion of his distinguished thesis, he was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Creed, Department of Islamic Studies, with excellent distinction, along with a recommendation for printing and publication among universities.

The Faculty of Arts Council approves granting the researcher / Fatima Al-Zahraa Adel Saad Zaki the Doctorate degree in Arts / Sociology, specializing in (Development Sociology), with an overall grade of First Class Honors.