With hearts faithful to God’s decree and destiny, and with profound sadness and sorrow, Professor Dr. Tayseer Hassan Abdel Hamid, Dean of the Faculty of Computers and Information—along with the faculty’s academic, administrative, and student community—mourns the passing of the late Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Menshawy, former President of Assiut University. He passed away on the evening of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following a distinguished academic and professional career marked by significant contributions and achievements.
The Faculty honors the late professor as an eminent scholarly figure and a devoted pillar of the university. He left an indelible, luminous mark on the institution’s academic and administrative landscape, serving as an exemplary model of wise leadership, noble character, and unwavering dedication to his mission.
Reflecting on his honorable legacy and his sincere efforts toward the advancement and development of Assiut University across all its sectors, the Faculty extends its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to his esteemed family, the Assiut University community, and all those who held him in high regard—his colleagues, students, and loved ones. We pray to the Almighty to encompass him with His vast mercy and forgiveness, to count his illness and suffering toward his good deeds, to grant him a place in His spacious gardens, and to bestow patience and solace upon his family and loved ones.
The funeral prayer will be held today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following the Asr (afternoon) prayer at the Othman ibn Affan Mosque in New Minya City.
"Indeed, we belong to God, and indeed, to Him we shall return."