Published Date : 24/08/2025
Engineer Ayman Arab, Chairman of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, recently honoured a group of employees for their successful completion of the ‘Ambassadors of Artificial Intelligence’ programme. This marks the third batch of graduates from the programme, which was offered by the National Telecommunications Institute, affiliated with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.
The list of graduates included Ahmed Fathy, Riham el-Shabrawy, Hossam Sobhy, Eman Abdel-Hafiz, Samar el-Shahat, Mohamed Tarek Mohy el-Din, and Mahmoud Hamdy Abdel-Razek. The ‘Ambassadors of Artificial Intelligence’ programme is designed to train non-specialised personnel to understand and utilise artificial intelligence (AI). It aims to raise awareness about the increasing impact of AI on daily life and the work environment, while also strengthening critical thinking regarding the ethical considerations and challenges associated with this technology.
Engineer Ayman Arab emphasised the importance of keeping up with modern technology and its applications. He stressed the need to raise awareness of both the benefits and challenges of modern technology in the work environment and in daily life in general. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to fostering a technologically advanced and informed workforce.
In a separate event, Engineer Ayman Arab also honoured the beach soccer team of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation. The team had claimed the Greater Cairo Region League for the General Category and qualified for the National Companies Championship in Port Said. This marks the third time in the team’s history and the second consecutive year that they have achieved this feat.
Eng. Arab congratulated the players, the technical and administrative staff, as well as the members of the company’s social and sports activity committee. He praised the team’s commendable performance and expressed his wishes for them to continue excelling and competing strongly to retain the title in the upcoming National Championship. He also stressed the importance of sports excellence in enhancing the company’s reputation in official forums and tournaments.
Abdel-Rabih al-Ashoul, Chairman of the Social, Sports, and Cultural Activity Committee, thanked Eng. Arab for his continuous support and full sponsorship of social and sports activities. This support has resulted in several unprecedented sporting achievements by the company’s teams. The technical and administrative staff of the Holding Company’s beach soccer team includes Mohamed Abdel-Latif, Technical Director, and Moustafa Samir, Head Coach, as well as Hassan Ali, Administrative Manager, and Mahmoud Korbel, Medical Coordinator.
The team also features a distinguished group of players, including several members of the Egyptian national beach soccer team: Mohamed Sayed Osman, Hamad Saleh Ali, Mahmoud Abdel-Baset el-Sadiq, Ahmed Hamdy Gomaa, Mohamed Mounir el-Sayed, Haitham Mohamed Atef Mahsoub, Moustafa Ali Mohamed, Hassan Mohamed Hassan, Moustafa Samir Mohamed, Islam el-Sayed Abdel-Hamid, Mohamed Abdel-Nabi, Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen Mohamed, El-Husseini Taha Rashed, Abdel-Rahman Hassan el-Shafie, Karim Massad Ibrahim, and Ibrahim Hassan.
Additionally, the members of the company’s Social, Sports, and Cultural Activity Committee—Moataz Hosni Moustafa, Hany Mohy Khairy, and Tamer Mahmoud Attia—were honoured for their contributions. These events highlight the company’s commitment to both technological advancement and sports excellence, reinforcing its position as a leading entity in the aviation and technology sectors in Egypt.
Q: What is the ‘Ambassadors of Artificial Intelligence’ programme?
A: The ‘Ambassadors of Artificial Intelligence’ programme is a training initiative designed to educate non-specialised personnel about artificial intelligence (AI), its applications, and ethical considerations. It aims to raise awareness and critical thinking about the impact of AI on daily life and the work environment.
Q: Who are the graduates of the third batch of the programme?
A: The graduates of the third batch of the ‘Ambassadors of Artificial Intelligence’ programme include Ahmed Fathy, Riham el-Shabrawy, Hossam Sobhy, Eman Abdel-Hafiz, Samar el-Shahat, Mohamed Tarek Mohy el-Din, and Mahmoud Hamdy Abdel-Razek.
Q: What achievement did the beach soccer team accomplish?
A: The beach soccer team of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation won the Greater Cairo Region League for the General Category and qualified for the National Companies Championship in Port Said. This is the third time in the team’s history and the second consecutive year they have achieved this feat.
Q: Who is Engineer Ayman Arab and what is his role?
A: Engineer Ayman Arab is the Chairman of the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation. He is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and promoting technological and sports excellence within the organisation.
Q: What is the significance of the company’s support for social and sports activities?
A: The company’s support for social and sports activities, as highlighted by Abdel-Rabih al-Ashoul, has resulted in several unprecedented sporting achievements. This support is crucial for enhancing the company’s reputation in official forums and tournaments, fostering a well-rounded and motivated workforce.