- Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr: the competition aims to improve the cultural appearance and provide job opportunities for young people

- Dr. El-Minshawy: supporting student projects contributes to the development of the governorate and promotes innovation and creativity

  Assiut Governorate, under the supervision of Major General Dr. Hisham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, and under the supervision of Professor Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of the university, announced the launch of a student competition to select the best design and brand for food outlets on the main streets and squares in various centers of Assiut Governorate, under the executive supervision of Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Mawla, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, and Dr. Yasmin Al-kahki, dean of the Faculty of specific education.

  Major General Dr. Hesham Abu Al-Nasr, governor of Assiut, stressed that the competition comes within the framework of supporting young people and encouraging them to innovate, in implementation of the directives of the political leadership led by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's Vision 2030, adding that the competition aims to improve the civilized appearance of the streets by designing modern outlets that reflect the spirit of innovation among students, while providing job opportunities for youth and providing goods at affordable prices for citizens.

  The governor pointed out that students of the Faculty of specific education at Assiut University can participate in the competition, which continues to be submitted until April 10, provided that the winners will be announced on April 17 after the evaluation of the works by a specialized committee. He explained that the winning design will be actually implemented in cooperation with the competent executive authorities and the private sector, with financial prizes being awarded to the winners of the first places ranking from 10 to 25 thousand pounds, in addition to certificates of appreciation and job opportunities within the project.

  Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, explained that the Faculty of specific education, in cooperation with Assiut Governorate, announced the launch of a competition to design innovative points of sale for household products and quick-to-use products (On-The-Go), the competition aims to stimulate creativity and innovation in the design of modern kiosks that reflect the cultural identity of Assiut Governorate, with a focus On sustainability and interactive functions that facilitate the shopping experience.

 Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed that the university supports student projects that serve the local community, as these initiatives are a real investment in the future of society, and reflect the awareness and innovation of young people. He added that supporting these projects contributes to strengthening the spirit of responsibility and cooperation among students, and provides them with the opportunity to gain practical experience that qualifies them to be effective leaders in the future.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdul Mawla, vice president of the University for education and Student Affairs, explained that the university supports motivating students to submit creative designs that contribute to the development of the province. He also stressed the importance of investing in the energies of young people and enabling them to contribute effectively to building a brighter future.

   Dr. Yasmin Al-kahki, dean of the Faculty of specific education, expressed her sincere thanks to the governor of Assiut for his support for the competition, and to the president of the University for their continuous support to the students of the college. She stressed that motivating students to creativity contributes to strengthening the national economy, and develops their artistic and technical skills to enable them to submit innovative works that keep pace with the local labor market.

   The dean of the faculty explained that the competition targets students of the Faculty of specific education at Assiut University, whether from the undergraduate stage or new graduates within a year of graduation, provided that each team consists of 3 to 5 individuals, with the possibility of using an academic supervisor to guide the team.

  It is required that the designs reflect the cultural identity of Assiut Governorate in modern and innovative ways, taking into account sustainability, the use of environmentally friendly materials, and providing elements of safety and ease of use. The designs must also be feasible on the ground, with digital diagrams (PDF or JPG) and an illustrative layout or three-dimensional model provided.

   Participants are subject to evaluation criteria that include creativity and innovation, design efficiency in product presentation and ease of use, compatibility with local culture, consideration of environmental aspects and sustainability, and the quality of presentation and presentation.

Participation is open to students of the Faculty of specific education at Assiut University, whether from the undergraduate stage or new graduates within a year of graduation.teams are formed from 3 to 5 individuals, with the possibility of using an academic supervisor to guide the team. registration is done electronically via the form specified by the organizing committee, with a brief on the initial design idea.

  The intellectual property rights also belong to the participating teams, with the right to use the designs available to the organizers for evaluation and promotion purposes.

The prizes include certificates of appreciation and financial prizes for the winners of the first three places, with the possibility of additional prizes for outstanding participants.

  The design must be modern, reflect the cultural identity of Assiut Governorate, and be characterized by effective product presentation and accessibility.

  The use of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials is taken into account, taking into account security and safety aspects, and the design plans must be submitted digitally with a holographic model (maquette) or a three-dimensional visualization (3D Model).

  The evaluation is based on criteria including creativity, practical functionality, compatibility with the local culture, sustainability, and the quality of presentation and presentation.

  The winning designs will be implemented in cooperation with the competent executive authorities and the private sector, to ensure the achievement of the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The winning projects will also be presented during the closing ceremony in the presence of the governor, the university president and the media, where the winners will receive financial prizes and certificates of appreciation, with the possibility of obtaining training or work opportunities within the project.