As part of Gulf University’s strategic commitment to global engagement and sustainable development, a delegation from the College of Law completed a four-day official visit to leading judicial, governmental, and academic institutions in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The program directly advanced three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, demonstrated through extensive cross-border collaboration with Egyptian government bodies, judicial authorities, and Ain Shams University; SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, reflected in the delegation’s engagement with oversight agencies, criminal courts, constitutional bodies, and justice-sector leaders; and SDG 4: Quality Education, strengthened through experiential learning, exposure to judicial processes, and academic cooperation aligned with SDG 4.7 on global citizenship education.
The visit commenced on 16 November 2025 with a cultural–legal day designed to ground students in the historical foundations of state governance. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the delegation explored the Pyramids of Giza, observing the architectural structures of the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, documenting limestone blocks, preserved casing stones, surrounding mastabas, and the Great Sphinx. This experience helped students connect ancient administrative systems and early engineering achievements to the evolution of legal institutions. Later, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the group visited the Grand Egyptian Museum, touring monumental statues including Ramses II and Thutmose III, examining artifacts from the Tutankhamun collection, and observing the regulated preservation environment of the Mummies Hall. These encounters deepened students’ understanding of historical record-keeping, statecraft, and the foundations of legal documentation.
On 17 November 2025, the delegation shifted to judicial oversight and criminal justice. From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Administrative Control Authority welcomed the group and led them through its investigative units, Appeals Office, Complaints System, Judicial Inspection Division, and the Anti-Corruption and Conflict of Interest Unit. Senior counselors delivered workshops on investigative methodologies, oversight–judiciary cooperation, and drafting judicial memoranda—reinforcing principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance. In the afternoon, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the group visited the Cairo Criminal Court, where students attended a live murder trial, witnessing judicial management of proceedings, evidentiary practices, and interactions between prosecution and defense. They also toured specialized facilities, including the Women’s Protection Hearing Room, and engaged in detailed discussions with senior judges on criminal litigation standards and potential avenues for continued academic cooperation.
The third day, 18 November 2025, focused on administrative and constitutional justice. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the delegation visited the State Council (Majlis al-Dawla), where they were received by senior judicial officials and toured the historic Abdel-Razzaq Al-Saniora Library, which houses rare legal volumes dating back to 1817. Students attended an administrative court session and then participated in a detailed lecture delivered by Counselor Abdel-Mohsen Sheeha on the jurisdiction of the State Council, its role in administrative disputes, and its distinctions from the Supreme Constitutional Court. In the afternoon, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the group proceeded to the Supreme Constitutional Court, where Counselor Emad Al-Bishri presented an extensive lecture on constitutional formation, judicial review, and the evolution of Egyptian constitutional frameworks. The delegation then toured the Court’s administrative divisions, including the library, scheduling department, and the Grand Hall of Counselor Awad Al-Murr, gaining insight into the procedural safeguards and institutional mechanisms that support constitutional governance.
The visit concluded on 19 November 2025 with a day dedicated to academic partnership and legal heritage. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Ain Shams University’s Faculty of Law formally welcomed the Gulf University delegation. A comprehensive documentary presentation introduced the university’s academic achievements, research contributions, and legal education initiatives. Dr. Husham Al-Ousi presented Gulf University’s legal education model, emphasizing experiential learning, judicial simulations, and community-engaged teaching. Productive discussions followed on joint academic programs, research collaboration, and opportunities for student and faculty exchange. Later that day, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the delegation visited the Saladin Citadel, including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and associated museums. This cultural segment provided students with valuable historical context on the evolution of state institutions, governance structures, and legal traditions across successive Egyptian eras.
Through this comprehensive and high-impact program, the College of Law at Gulf University strengthened its international partnerships, enhanced the practical legal training of its students, and further aligned its mission with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The visit stands as a testament to the University’s role as a regional leader in legal education, institutional cooperation, and global citizenship development.
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