As part of its commitment to discovering student talents, nurturing creativity, and promoting the Arabic language and authentic Arabic poetry, Port Said University organized the “Prince of Poets” competition for the first time on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the University’s New Theatre. The competition witnessed outstanding performances and strong participation from students.
The event was organized by the General Administration of Student Welfare, represented by the Cultural and Artistic Activities Department, under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Sherif Saleh, President of Port Said University, and Prof. Dr. Ahmed Bayoumi, Supervisor of the University’s Student Welfare Sector.
The judging panel was chaired by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shaaban, Professor at the Department of Arabic Language, Faculty of Arts.
The competition results were as follows:
University Students Category:
- First Place: Omar Salem, Faculty of Nursing.
- Second Place: Naeem Osama, Faculty of Nursing.
- Third Place: Yasmin Ibrahim, Faculty of Law.
- Joint Third Place: Naglaa Youssef, Faculty of Pharmacy.
- Special Awards: Lamis Islam, Faculty of Law, and Hager Ahmed Noaman, Faculty of Education.
International Students Category:
- First Place: Alaa Mohamed, Faculty of Medicine, from Sudan.
- Second Place: Abdullah Youssef, Faculty of Medicine, from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
At the conclusion of the competition, the winning students were honored and presented with their awards in recognition of their literary talents and poetic creativity, and in encouragement of their continued excellence and artistic development.
This competition reflects Port Said University’s ongoing efforts to support cultural and artistic activities, provide students with opportunities to showcase their talents, and develop their literary and creative abilities.
Supervision and Coordination:
- Ms. Sara Galal, Director of the Cultural and Artistic Activities Department.
- Ms. Marwa Shaanoun, Student Welfare Specialist.
