In a move that reflects the standing of the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Assiut University and its commitment to fostering Arab and international scientific cooperation, it was officially announced during the monthly meeting of the Arab Scientific Council for Sports Sciences—held on Saturday, October 17, 2026—that a joint international scientific conference in the field of sports sciences will be organized, with the participation of a select group of specialized Arab scientific and academic institutions.

The conference is a collaborative effort involving the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Assiut University, represented by its Dean, Prof. Emad Samir Mahmoud; the Arab Society for Sports Psychology, represented by Prof. Tarek Mohamed Badr El-Din, Professor of Sports Psychology at the Faculty of Sports Sciences for Girls, Alexandria University; and the Arab Scientific Council for Sports Sciences, represented by its Chairman, Prof. Risan Khuraibet Majeed. Also participating are the Lebanon office of the Arab Society for Sports Psychology, represented by Dr. Fadi Mohamed Al-Kabi, and the General Secretariat of both the Arab Society for Sports Psychology and the Arab Scientific Council for Sports Sciences, represented by Prof. Akla Suleiman Al-Houri, a distinguished Professor of Sports Psychology at Iraqi universities.

The conference is scheduled to be hosted by Lebanon in March 2027, under the patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Youth and Sports, with the involvement of various relevant ministries and institutions. This initiative aims to enhance the exchange of scientific expertise, advance scientific research, and strengthen the bonds of cooperation among academic and sports institutions across the Arab world. This collaboration underscores the academic and research role of the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Assiut University, reflecting its ongoing commitment to engaging with Arab academic institutions and actively participating in international events and conferences that contribute to the advancement of sports sciences and the enhancement of their theoretical and practical frameworks.
Full details will be announced soon.

We wish every success to this fruitful Arab academic collaboration, and we look forward to further progress and excellence for the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Assiut University.