Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, stressed the University's commitment to supporting efforts aimed at strengthening the information society and employing communication technologies to achieve sustainable development, within the framework of the world's celebration of the World Telecommunication and Information Society day (WTISD), which falls on May 17 of each year.

Dr. El-Minshawy explained that Assiut University pays great attention to the development of its digital infrastructure and the modernization of Information Systems in various sectors, to ensure the quality of the educational process and the development of services provided to faculty members, students, and employees. The university also seeks to prepare its students for the requirements of the digital labor market by developing their skills in the field of modern technology and encouraging them to engage in digital innovation and scientific research.

The president of Assiut University pointed out that this year's World Telecommunication Day highlights the urgent need to promote gender equality in the digital field, allowing women and girls everywhere to benefit from and contribute to digital transformation.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that Assiut University will remain keen to participate in international and national initiatives to support the information society and enhance the use of communication technology in various fields, based on its vision to achieve sustainable development and community service.