Master's Thesis Defense at the Department of Tourism Studies – Faculty of Tourism and Hotels

In the context of the Faculty's commitment to supporting scientific research and postgraduate studies, a Master's thesis submitted by researcher Youssef Sayed Ali Karim, from the Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University, has been successfully defended in the presence of

Prof. Dr. Taher Hassan Mohamed,

Acting Dean of the Faculty, and the Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs.

The thesis was entitled: "Evaluating the Impact of Foreign Projects in the Tourism Sector on the Local Community in Fayoum Governorate"

The examination committee was composed of the following members:

Prof. Dr. Hanaa Abdel Qader Sayed Fayed

Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University (Committee Chair and Examiner)

Prof. Dr. Mostafa Mahmoud Hussein Abu Hamad

Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University (Supervisor)

Prof. Dr. Islam El-Sayed Hussein El-Sayed

Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University (Supervisor)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Farag

Associate Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Beni Suef University (External Examiner)

The thesis addressed the evaluation of the impact of foreign projects in the tourism sector on the local community in Fayoum Governorate, reflecting the significance of linking tourism development with its social dimensions.

At the conclusion of the defense, the committee recommended the acceptance of the thesis, commending the researcher's scholarly efforts and wishing him continued success in his academic career.