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 doctoral thesis presented by researcher Shereen Ali Abdel Hamid Abdallah, from the Department of Tourism Studies, was successfully defended on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The thesis was entitled:

"The Role of Formal and Informal Bodies in Supporting Women's Entrepreneurship in the Tourism Sector in Egypt"

Examination Committee:

Prof. Dr. Hoda Sayed Latif Emeritus Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University (Committee Chair and Supervisor)

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

Prof. Dr. Farouk Abdel Nabi Hassanein Ata Allah Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University (Examiner)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Souad Omran Emeritus Associate Professor, Department of Tourism Studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Suez Canal University (External Examiner)

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.