Under the supervision of Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, the Faculty of Arts organized on Tuesday, May 6, a distinguished scientific symposium entitled "Dialogue of cultures and New Horizons for scientific cooperation", in the Hall of Dr. Ezzat Abdullah at the college, and hosted by Professor Dr. Gaby Samaan, professor of intercultural communication and director of Middle Eastern Studies at the American University of Toledo, who is currently visiting the university as part of international academic cooperation events.

The seminar was supervised and attended by Dr. Jamal Badr, vice president for graduate studies and research, and Dr. Magdy Alwan, dean of the Faculty of Arts.

 The seminar was attended by several leaders of the Faculty of arts, including Dr. Mohammed Abu Rahab, vice dean for education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sameh Al Banna, vice dean for graduate studies and Research Affairs, Dr. Rahab Al-dakhli, head of the media department and media advisor to the president of the University, professor Arwa Nobi Mohammed, assistant teacher at the media department and Fulbright scholar, the coordinators of the Seminar, Professor Ezz Al-Mansouri, Secretary of the college, as well as several department heads, faculty members, Program Coordinators, members of the students.

 Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy stressed the importance of cultural communication and academic openness, pointing out that such events enhance the capabilities of students and researchers and open up new horizons for understanding and international cooperation. He pointed out that intercultural dialogue begins with respect and grows with understanding, stressing that Assiut University is keen to cooperate with international bodies and institutions as part of its vision to provide advanced university education that keeps pace with global changes.

On his side, Dr. Jamal Badr welcomed Dr. Gaby Simaan, praising his role in supporting scientific research in his field, and stressing the University's keenness to expand its international partnerships with prestigious academic bodies such as the Fulbright Commission, including support for the development of scientific research. He also invited students to take advantage of international scholarships and engage in scientific and cultural exchange programs.

In the same context, Dr. Magdy Alwan expressed his appreciation to the university administration for its continuous support to the faculty, stressing that the seminar comes as an extension of a series of scientific and cultural events aimed at expanding the understanding and enhancing academic openness among students.

During his lecture, Dr. Gaby Samaan reviewed the concept of "intercultural communication" and its importance in an increasingly interconnected world, pointing out that this academic discipline originated in the sixties of the last century, and is interested in understanding the other and avoiding cultural collisions. He also stressed that the success of international cooperation depends on the ability to build bridges of understanding, awareness of the culture of the other, and respect for it.

At the end of his lecture, Dr. Gaby Samaan praised the efforts of Assiut University in supporting scientific research and developing the Graduate Studies sector, noting his aspiration for future cooperation, especially in the fields of preserving human heritage and teaching languages as a primary means of promoting dialogue between peoples.