National Authority for Remote sensing and Space Sciences discusses vocational diploma projects specializing in remote sensing and GIS in cooperation with Ain Shams University.

The University of Ain Shams, headed by Dr. Mohammed Diaa Zine El Abidin, in cooperation with the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science, headed by Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd, Chairman of the Authority, organized the discussion of projects that graduated from the fifth professional diploma in remote sensing and GIS.

Dr. Mohammad Diaa, President of the University of Ain Shams, explained that students graduating from the diploma received certified degrees from the University of Ain Shams and the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science, which offered them better opportunities to work and advance in their practical areas.

Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd stressed that the Authority was contributing to the support and sponsorship of these events, in the belief that it was important to invest in the development of young people's capacities and skills in remote sensing and GIS, particularly since it provided the technical and logistical support necessary for students to present their projects, through the provision of the necessary supply systems and programmes, to assist them in the preparation of their presentations and sought to provide employment opportunities for outstanding graduates of the diploma, through its various relations with various governmental and private bodies involved in remote sensing and GIS.

Dr. Ghada Farouk, Vice President of Ain Shams University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs and Acting Vice President of Ain Shams University for Graduate Studies and Research, indicated that students had an opportunity for practical training at the Authority, to learn about the applications of remote sensing and GIS in various fields and to encourage students to take part in local and international scientific conferences and events in the field of remote sensing and GIS.

Graduation projects were presented at the events, with the project "Earth observation to assess carbon sequestration in climate change mitigation" and the project "Establishment of a geo-information system for Egyptian courts", and the project jury included experts from the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science to ensure a scientific and accurate evaluation of projects and to benefit from their extensive expertise in this field.

The Arbitration Commission comprises Dr. Ayman Farid Abu Al-Hadid, former Minister of Agriculture and Land Restoration, full-time Professor of the School of Agriculture of the University of Ain Shams, Dr. Abdelmiseh Simon, full-time Professor of the College of Advanced Studies and Environmental Research of the University of Ain Shams, and Dr. Abdulaziz Bilal, Head of the Division of Agricultural Applications, Soils and Marine Sciences, National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Science.

This discussion is a distinct opportunity for students to present their projects to specialized committees of experts, to obtain their observations and assessments, and to engage in the graduation of distinguished remote sensing and GIS staff so that they can meet the demands of the labour market.

Finally, the certificates of appreciation were distributed to the first of the previous diplomas, and the faculty members were honoured and the certificates of appreciation were distributed to them.