Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds; blessings and peace be upon the noblest of the Messengers, our Prophet Muhammad, his family, all his Companions, and those who follow them in righteousness until the Day of Judgment. Dear students, esteemed colleagues among the faculty’s academic and administrative staff, and honored visitors: it is my pleasure to welcome you to the halls of the Faculty of Arts, Kafrelsheikh University. The student is the cornerstone of the educational process, the fruit it bears, and the very reason for its existence. Preparing the student to face life and its challenges, now and in the future, is the primary aim that our faculty strives to achieve. Proceeding from this principle, the faculty works to prepare graduates who are equipped with theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and positive conduct, and who can put all this to use in self-construction and in developing their society. Our faculty pursues this aim by providing high-quality education in accordance with global standards; raising the level of the academic services offered to students; enhancing its academic programs so that they are in line with the needs of the labor market; and adopting a philosophy of self-directed learning in problem-solving, together with lifelong learning. Furthermore, in accordance with its strategic plan, the faculty reinforces academic research, spreads a culture of research, innovation, and creativity, and encourages outstanding talents among both academic staff and students to contribute to knowledge creation. This, in turn, guarantees the graduation of trained professionals who are capable of innovating, attaining leadership in their fields of specialization, and leading their communities. Our faculty is distinguished by highly competent academic staff who work as one team, marked by harmony, mutual affection, and cooperation. They work with utmost diligence and dedication to support students and encourage them to engage in dialogue and be open to different cultures, in order to raise the standard of university education so that it is reflected in graduates' professional performance in the workplace. In conclusion, we ask Allah, exalted be His might, to protect our leaders and those in authority; safeguard our homeland and our people from all harm; make us always among those who guide others and are rightly guided; and set our youth on the right path, that they may serve their faith, their homeland, and those in authority. Allah is the Granter of success.

Prof. Ayat Hassan Shams El-Din

Dean of the college and professor of Islamic Archeology