Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Taher Hassan Mohamed, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University and Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, the Master's thesis presented by researcher Sarah Qotb Mahmoud Mohamed, from the Department of Tourism Studies, was successfully defended on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The thesis was entitled:

"The Role of Official Authorities in Developing Green Tourism"

Examination Committee:

Prof. Dr. Ghada Mohamed Wafiq Abu Bakr Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University (Committee Chair and Examiner)

Prof. Dr. Marwa Salah Qaoud Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University (Supervisor)

Prof. Dr. Asmaa Abdel Raouf Khalaf Abdel Mawgoud Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Minia University (External Examiner)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maha Yahya Kamel Associate Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University (Supervisor)

The researcher delivered an outstanding scientific presentation, followed by rich scholarly discussions among the committee members, reflecting the high academic caliber of both the Department and the Faculty. At the conclusion of the defense, the committee recommended the acceptance of the thesis, wishing the researcher continued success in her academic career.