As part of Assiut University's keenness to raise the efficiency of its facilities and enhance the level of services provided, the University's conference center and guest house witnessed the holding of a board meeting to follow up on the work plan and discuss ways of development, under the auspices of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the University, and the supervision and presence of Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim, vice president of the University for community service and environmental development, and members of the center's Board of directors.

The meeting was attended by: Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Adel Mohammed Mahmoud, dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed Abdel Wahab, vice dean of the Faculty of physical education for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Mohammed Abdel Basset, vice dean of the Faculty of specific education for community service and Environmental Development, Dr. Mustafa Qaid, assistant professor at the Faculty of Commerce, Prof. Shawkat saber, Secretary General of the University, Prof. Ahmed Fathi, supervisor of the guest house, Dr. Ahmed Abbas, supervisor of wedding halls (A, B) at the University, and Professor Mahmoud Khalifa, supervisor of Conference Management.

Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the university places among its priorities the development of the conference center and the guest house, with the aim of enhancing Assiut University's competitive position at the local and international levels, while continuously striving to maximize the use of self-resources to serve the overall sustainability goals within the University.

For his part, Dr. Mahmoud Abdel Alim explained that the meeting addressed a number of important topics for the development of infrastructure and equipment inside the guesthouse, including a plan to replace and renovate the hotel rooms and suites gradually while ensuring the continued reception of guests, as well as a comprehensive development of the dining hall and restaurant kitchen, with the hiring of a chef specializing in the preparation of oriental sweets in line with the expansion plan.

The meeting also included the discussion of proposals to intensify the promotion and marketing of the guest house services, especially through the use of social media by periodically publishing activities documenting the reception of sports teams and guests, which contributes to highlighting the quality of services and enhancing communication with the public.

This meeting comes within the framework of the continuous efforts exerted by Assiut University to upgrade its service facilities and provide a distinguished model in the management of university facilities in line with modern standards in quality and sustainability.