The Dean of the Faculty Receives Students Who Won the University Chess Championship.

On Monday, November 9, 2026, Professor Khaled Salah, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Assiut University, received the students who secured top positions in the University Chess Championship. The tournament took place between October 25 and November 4, 2026, under the patronage of Professor Ahmed Abdel-Mawla, President of the University; Professor Madiha Darwish, General Supervisor of Student Activities; and Dr. Haitham Ibrahim, Director General of Student Welfare at the University.

The Dean honored Mohamed Shehata Mohamed Idris, who took first place in the individual chess competition, and Mahmoud Anwar Abdel-Maaboud, who took second place. Additionally, the Faculty’s team—comprising Mohamed Shehata Mohamed Idris, Mahmoud Anwar Abdel-Maaboud, Ivan Hany William Alfy, and Anthony Gais Akhnoukh—was recognized for winning first place in the university-wide team competition.

The meeting was attended by Mohamed Sharaqa, Director of Student Welfare at the Faculty, and Nashwa Khairy, Supervisor of Social Activities.

The Dean praised the students' exceptional performance, as well as their commitment and spirit of fair play throughout the championship. He emphasized the Faculty’s dedication to supporting cultural, athletic, and artistic student activities, and to encouraging innovation and excellence—all of which contribute to the holistic development of students alongside their academic achievements. The Dean of the Faculty expressed his gratitude to the Student Affairs administration—and the Social Committee in particular—for their efforts in supporting students and encouraging them to participate in university activities.