In the framework of the fruitful cooperation protocol between the Upper Egypt Development

Authority and the Higher Institute of Engineering in Shorouk, this protocol aims to involve students and faculty members, along with their assistants, in development projects in Upper Egypt.

A presentation and discussion of the planning project for the Halayeb and Shalateen area and the Golden Triangle, as well as the urban design project for the area surrounding the temples of Dendera, Esna, and Kom Ombo, took place at the headquarters of the Upper Egypt Development Authority. This event included a group of outstanding students from the Architecture Program under the supervision of several faculty members and their assistants.

Taking this opportunity, I would like to express my gratitude to Major General Engineer Sherif Saleh, the head of the authority, for his support of the students in the Architecture Department and for encouraging them and providing them the opportunity to participate in Upper Egypt development projects.

The department also extends its thanks to the faculty members and their assistants who supervised these projects and ensured their high quality, which was praised by Major General Engineer Sherif Saleh, the head of the Upper Egypt Development Authority.

Special thanks are given to:

Dr. Sami El-Zeini, Professor Dr. Safaa Mohamed, and Dr. Eman Metwally for their guidance and supervision of the students, leading them to this outstanding level.

I would also like to thank the teaching assistants who participated in supervising the students on these projects, namely:

Eng. Yara El-Menshawi, Eng. Veronica, and Eng. Amina Akram.