As part of a seminar to promote the role of the Legal Portal…

Assiut University offers free accounts to law students in partnership with the Information Center and Al-Taamir Cement Company

In line with Assiut University's commitment to supporting the educational process and enhancing legal research tools for its students, and under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, the university president, the Faculty of Law organized an introductory seminar entitled: “Enhancing the Role of the Egyptian Legislation Portal at the Cabinet in Supporting Law Students.” The seminar was held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Hall 8 of the Administration Building.

The seminar was held in cooperation with the Information and Decision Support Center of the Cabinet and Al-Taamir Cement Company (BMIC), the official sponsor of the Legal Portal. During the event, free accounts were granted to law students participating in the initiative, supporting the educational process and enriching their academic achievement.

The seminar was held under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, Vice President of the University for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Doueib Hussein Saber, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Legal Advisor to the University President; and Dr. Ragab Mohamed El-Sayed, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs.

The event was attended by high-level leaders from the Information and Decision Support Center, who oversee the initiative to provide Assiut University Faculty of Law students with free accounts on the Egyptian Legislation Portal. These leaders included: Counselor Ahmed Mahrous, Assistant Advisor to the Prime Minister and Head of the Center; Mr. Tamer Abdel-Hamid, Executive Director of the Legal Portal; and Dr. Rania Lashin, Media and Marketing Advisor. Representatives of the initiative's sponsor also attended, including Mr. Abu El-Hamd Hamouda, Director of the Central Administration of El-Taameer Cement Factory – Assiut, representing Dr. Sayed Hussein, Chairman and Managing Director of Building Materials Industries Company (El-Taameer Cement), along with a number of the company's leaders.

Also in attendance were Dr. Abdel Fattah Bahij, Dean of the Faculty of Sharia and Law in Assiut; Dr. Mo'ammar Rateeb, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Law in Assiut for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Ahmed Suleiman Abdel-Radi, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research; a number of faculty members and staff; and a large group of students.

Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy emphasized that organizing the introductory seminar on enhancing the role of the legal portal for Egyptian legislation reflects the university's commitment to supporting its students, empowering them intellectually and technically, and setting them on the right path toward academic and professional excellence.

Dr. El-Menshawy explained that providing free accounts for law students on the legal portal represents an important step in enhancing legal research skills and bridging the gap between theoretical study and practical application. This is achieved by enabling students to access up-to-date legislation, judicial rulings, and accurate and reliable legal principles, thus enriching their academic achievement and preparing them effectively for the job market.

The university president noted that the initiative embodies a successful model of partnership between state institutions and the industrial sector within the framework of social responsibility. He emphasized the university's commitment to expanding cooperation with various entities to support digital transformation, enhance the educational process, and cultivate a cadre of young legal professionals capable of meeting challenges and actively contributing to national development.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Mawla affirmed that the symposium reflects the importance of partnerships between state institutions and the industrial sector in supporting university students and solidifying the concept of social responsibility towards developing and qualifying young legal professionals. He added that the symposium aims to equip students with skills and expertise in various legal disciplines, urging them to utilize the free legal research and legislative portal services provided to them to support their education and enrich their academic achievement.

Dr. Dweib Hussein Saber explained that organizing the seminar aligns with the college's vision for continuous development and its commitment to equipping students with the latest knowledge and technological tools to help them excel. He emphasized that strengthening the role of the Egyptian Legislation Portal is a truly strategic step in supporting the educational process, as it serves as a robust academic platform providing accurate and reliable access to legislation, judicial rulings, and legal principles. He noted that providing portal accounts to approximately 2,500 students from the college places an advanced tool at their disposal that supports legal research, develops analytical skills, and prepares them for the job market with competence and capability.

For his part, Counselor Ahmed Mahrous affirmed that the seminar stems from a belief in the necessity of supporting law students and empowering them with modern research and knowledge tools, as well as providing accurate and reliable legislative sources that enhance their research and professional capabilities. He pointed out that providing outstanding students with free accounts serves as a motivating message to other students about the importance of commitment and diligence. He also expressed his gratitude to the sponsoring company, which sets a commendable example of social responsibility and constructive partnership.

Professor Abu Al-Hamd Hamouda, Director of the Central Administration of Al-Taamir Cement Factory in Assiut, affirmed that the partnership with Assiut University, a prestigious educational institution, reflects an ambitious vision for the future. It aims to formulate strategic axes based on the pillars of digital transformation and legal empowerment, through developing the legal information infrastructure, supporting young legal professionals, and enhancing corporate social responsibility to contribute to addressing shared challenges.

Professor Tamer Abdel Hamid, Executive Director of the Legal Portal, presented an overview of the portal, explaining that it serves diverse groups, including decision-makers, companies, judges, lawyers, students, researchers, and the general public. The portal includes a comprehensive legal database, an intelligent search assistant, a digital legal library, an instant translation service for legal texts, a legislative relationships tree, daily updates of legislation, a digital case management system, and various training programs and events, including campaigns.