The Cultural and Social Activities Department in Abu Qir organized a visit to the Waterworks branch to support the activities of marine hospitality students and enhance student communication on May 10, 2026.

The Cultural and Social Activities Department at Abu Qir organized a visit to the Academy's branch in Wabbour El-Miyah, as part of the Deanship of Student Affairs' commitment to fostering direct communication with students across all branches and listening to their suggestions and needs regarding student activities. Professor Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abu El-Azm, Dean of Student Affairs, warmly welcomed the visit, which was in response to the wishes of students in the Maritime Hospitality Department who wanted to showcase several of their department's activities. They also discussed their requests for increased student events and activities, similar to those organized at the Abu Qir and Miami branches. Professor Dr. Mohamed Abu El-Azm was accompanied on the visit by Dr. Alia Mounir, Head of the Administrative Follow-up Department at the Deanship of Student Affairs in Abu Qir, and Mr. Mustafa Kamel, Head of the Cultural and Social Activities Department at the Miami branch. Direct meetings were held with students to hear their opinions and suggestions on developing student activities and enhancing active participation within the branch. The delegation received a warm welcome from Dr. Marwa Essam, Dean of the Maritime Hospitality Institute; Captain Medhat Youssef, the branch's Administrative Director; Mr. Magdy Rayan Demerdash, the center's Administrative Officer; Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Abadi, Educational Coordinator; Mr. Marwan Adel, Educational Coordinator; Mr. Mohamed Magdy Ibrahim, Discipline Officer; and Mr. Khaled Ahmed, Head of Practical Training at the institute. The atmosphere reflected a spirit of cooperation, teamwork, and a commitment to providing the best educational and student services.

During the meeting, Professor Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abu El-Azm emphasized that the Deanship of Student Affairs, under the guidance and support of His Excellency Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, is dedicated to providing a comprehensive university environment that supports student activities and contributes to developing students' skills and refining their abilities, thereby fostering a sense of belonging and positive participation within the academic community. The Dean of Student Affairs commended the maritime hospitality students for their active participation and their commitment to developing activities within the branch. He emphasized that the Deanship continuously strives to support various branches across colleges and institutes, thereby achieving integration between the educational process and student activities. The visit concluded in a positive atmosphere, reflecting the spirit of mutual respect and appreciation between the students and the academy administration. Thanks were extended to all those involved in organizing the meeting and for the warm welcome, and continued cooperation was affirmed to support student activities and events in the future.