Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Samiea Eid, Assiut University President asserted the significance of the new Suez Canal project which represents a milestone in the history of modern Egypt. He assured that this huge project implies much in the achievement of the Egyptians’ dream for a better future and an important step towards development and prosperity. Dr. Eid added that Assiut University will employ its scientific and research facilities to push the project forward. Furthermore, he calls upon all institutions and organizations to supply the project with all necessary support to achieve the project in a short time.            The visit of the Assiut University delegation to Ismailia Governorate was headed by Dr. Abdel-Samiea and included Dr. Ahmed Gaeis, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Hasan Salah, Vice President for Community Service and environment Development, Dr. Tharwat Abdel-Aal, Legal Counselor of the Univ. President, and Dr. Thabet Abdel-Monem, Director of the Center Environmental Studies and Research. The visit comes as a response to the invitation extended by HE Dr. Sayed Abdel-Khaleq, Minister of Higher Education. The visit aimed at encouraging the staff working on the project and providing them with moral support. The delegation has also supplied the project workers with some meals.