MTI University Hosts Major General Dr. Samir Farag for an exceptional Seminar on “The October Glorious Victories”

A Distinguished National Event: MTI University Hosts Major General Dr. Samir Farag for a Seminar on “The October Glorious Victories: Lessons in Leadership and Decision-Making”

As part of Modern University for Technology and Information - MTI’s celebrations marking the 53^rd anniversary of the October Glorious Victories, the Faculty of Management and Business Intelligence hosted Major General Dr. Samir Farag, a Strategic Thinker and Military Expert, for a distinguished national educational seminar entitled "The October Glorious Victories: Lessons in Leadership, Planning, and Decision-Making,” on Thursday, October 15^th, 2026, in the University's cinema hall.

The seminar reflected the University's commitment to strengthening national awareness among its students, while aiming at connecting the lessons of the October Glorious Victories with the concepts of strategic leadership, scientific planning, and decision-making.

The seminar's main goal focused on preparing a generation of young people who have the awareness, knowledge, and ability to face any future challenges.

For his part, Major General Dr. Samir Farag delivered a rich national and educational lecture, demonstrating the key historical milestones of the October 1973 Glorious Victories and the brilliance of military planning and Egyptian determination. Major General /Farag also emphasized the importance of the role of conscious leadership and strategic planning in achieving goals and making critical decisions.

The seminar included a discussion session with students, giving them an amazing chance to communicate and interact directly with Major General /Farag, and pose all their questions with confidence. This brought together military experience, strategic thinking, and the aspirations of the new generations.

This crucial symposium was held under the auspices of MTI University’s leaders, and the supervision of Prof. Gamal Khattab, Dean of the Faculty of Management and Business Intelligence.

It is worth mentioning that the seminar marked the exemplary initiation, organization, and preparation of Prof. Nesreen El-Sharkawy, the Faculty’s Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, who worked tirelessly to organize this national event, ensuring that the students maximize the benefit from the distinguished national expertise, strengthen their sense of belonging and awareness of Egypt’s history, and reinforce their values of leadership, responsibility, and teamwork.

Prof. Gamal Khattab, Dean of the Faculty, stressed the importance of these kinds of educational meetings in shaping the personalities of the University students, noting that the Faculty's mission is not confined to academic qualification but also extends to the development of national awareness along with the elevation of the students' leadership and intellectual skills.

The seminar also emphasized Prof. Nesreen El-Sharkawy's invaluable contributions to promoting high-quality student activities, hosting influential national figures, and facilitating direct dialogue between students and highly experienced individuals. This closely connects academic knowledge with real-world experience in areas such as management, leadership, and decision-making.

The seminar highlights were presented and moderated by the renowned media expert/ Mr. Omar Zahran. The program also included a tribute to Major General Dr. Samir Farag in recognition of his national career and contributions to spreading strategic awareness and culture.

The events of this exceptional seminar were concluded with sincere thanks and appreciation to Major General /Farag for honoring the University and enriching its students with his robust knowledge and experience.

Thanks and appreciation were also extended to the organizing team and the participating students, whose efforts helped make the event worthy of the reputation and academic standing of the University as well as the Faculty of Management and Business Intelligence.

This event confirmed the Faculty of Management and Business Intelligence, MTI University's sustainable commitment to fulfilling its educational and community mission, and it also reflected the Faculty's belief that building an aware individual is the true foundation for building the nation's future.

The event was organized and coordinated by Mr. Mohamed Elewa, MTI University Secretary General.

Long live Egypt, with its young people's minds, its sons' and daughters' determination, and its heroes' history!