Alqalaa Holding Company held a ceremony in co-operation with Algomhuria newspaper in order to honour thanawya amma top achievers. Attendants include Dr Ahmed Heikal, Founder and Chairman of the company, Hisham El-Khazindar, Co-founder and Managing Director, and Ghada Hamouda, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Marketing Communications.
Accordingly, Dr Ahmed Heikal, Founder and Chairman of Alqalaa Company, states he is optimistic about the nation’s future in this critical stage of development at all levels, as long as this future depends on those promising youth. Heikal urged young people to seize the available opportunities as well as learn patience and perseverance in order to accomplish their aspired goals. Heikal stressed the importance of learning foreign languages, mastering computer skills, pursuing post- graduation studies, and going for calculated risks; in order to overcome obstacles and challenges that hinder their professional career.
Meanwhile, Hisham El-Khazindar, Co-founder and Managing Director of Alqalaa Company, said he is proud of Egypt’s promising youth and thanawya amma top achievers since they are the key pillar that boosts the society and builds a better future for Egypt. El-Khazindar elabourated on some of the lessons learned from his personal and professional experiences, and thus advised young people not to opt for traditional specialties and to find the courage to search and specialise in their favourite fields as this is crucial while pursuing the success journey they already began.
The scholarship programme supports young Egyptian talents to pursue their academic education and obtain high degrees from leading international universities and institutions in the US and Europe, provided that they return to Egypt and work for the welfare of the country after completion of scholarship. Since 2007, the Qalaa Holdings Scholarship Foundation has offered 138 scholarships.
Ghada Hamouda, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Marketing Communications, said there is a huge competitive characteristic that distinguishes the Egyptian demographic structure which is mostly composed of young people. She adds the company, since foundation in 2004, takes the responsibility to contribute to establishing the modern Egypt we dream of, throughout participation in raising a new young generation armed with modern scientific knowledge.
Mrs Hamouda added that the success of those students in thanawya amma is considered the first step towards manifesting their abilities and capacities. She also said we should all bear the responsibility of encouraging and providing them with necessary support and guidance.
Alqalaa Company is supposed to sponsor the annual trip organised by Algomhuria newspaper for thanawya amma top achievers. The trip includes a visit for the giant industrial projects and the leading universities in Egypt, along with visiting a number of the large projects in Italy.
