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ELITE
1.How did your relationship with the
Faculty of Economics and Political
Science begin, and why did you choose
it?
The Ambassador explained that her
choice of the Faculty of Economics and
Political Science, despite obtaining
grades that would have allowed her to
join many prestigious scientific faculties,
stemmed from her profound admiration
for Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who
inspired an entire generation. She noted
that her academic journey was a very
pleasant one, with a blend of challenges
and rewarding experiences, facing both
demanding courses and others rich in
scholarly content, alongside
distinguished professors of notable
academic and professional stature.
Among them were Dr. Boutros Boutros-
Ghali, Dr. Hamid Rabea, and Dr. Ali Eddin
Hilal, who all left a lasting impact on her
path.
The Ambassador then continued seeking
knowledge, earning a Master’s degree in
International Relations from the same
faculty. Although she did not enter
academia, the doors of diplomacy
opened before her, as she excelled in the
examinations of the Egyptian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, securing the highest
scores in both written and oral exams.
This success firmly set her on the path of
diplomacy, which she pursued with
unwavering determination and success.
2. What was your daily life like as a
student at the Faculty, and what
activities and relationships did you
build with your professors? How did
studying Political Science shape your
character and prepare you for your
distinguished career?
ELITE
In response to this question, Her
Excellency explained that, given the
considerable distance between her
residence and the college and her
ongoing academic commitments, she did
not have ample opportunity to
participate in many cultural or student
activities. Her days were occupied with
lectures and study. Despite these
pressures, she contributed to the
college’s wall magazine and was able to
successfully build ties of friendship and
affection with a number of her peers,
which remain strong to this day, in spite
of the changing circumstances of life and
the various prominent career paths each
of them was set on.
These bonds extended beyond her fellow
students to her professors, especially Dr.
Hamid Rabea and Dr. Boutros Boutros-
Ghali. She noted that, Dr. Boutros-Ghali
was her advisor for her master’s thesis,
and their relationship remained close
across their different professional and
personal stages, lasting until just days
before his passing. He had always been
her primary supporter throughout her
diplomatic career, and was always an
exemplary mentor and role model.
3. You were recently honoured and
celebrated as a role model by President
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during the Egyptian
Women's Celebration. How did you feel
about this recognition as a prominent
figure in promoting the status of women
in Egypt, and how do you view the
evolution of the Egyptian government's
approach to women's issues?
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