AUC’s Board of Trustees has welcomed Hassan Allam ’02 as its newest member. Allam is the chief executive officer of Hassan Allam Holding, a leading group specializing in engineering, construction, investment and development, as well as real-estate development projects.

“We are pleased to welcome Hassan Allam to our board,” said Mark Turnage (ALU ’82), chair of AUC’s Board of Trustees. “He has always been a tremendous partner to AUC, a proud graduate who has championed the University and shown tremendous leadership in preserving Egypt’s culture and heritage.”

“Hassan Allam has always been a tremendous partner to AUC, a proud graduate who has championed the University and shown tremendous leadership in preserving Egypt’s culture and heritage.”

A graduate of civil engineering from AUC, Allam has been the group’s CEO since 2009. Allam oversees the company’s operations in 10 different countries, with a focus on efficiency, safety and cost-effective management. Under his guidance, the group has seen remarkable growth, driven by his leadership in facilitating international expansion and promoting diversification. The group is ranked 45th in the 2025 Engineering News-Record list of the top 250 global contractors.

Allam’s commitment to development and quality are reflected in his dedication to Hassan Allam Holding, as well as his civic engagement. Allam actively engages with prestigious international organizations such as the Young Presidents’ Organization, Egyptian Center for Economic Studies, American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and British Egyptian Business Association. He recently received AUC’s Global Impact Award for his leadership in bringing the Grand Egyptian Museum from concept to operation through Legacy for Management & Development, a Hassan Allam Holding company.

Joining AUC’s Board of Trustees will be a continuation of Allam’s engagement with his community and commitment to excellence. “His insight and experience will be invaluable to the work of the University,” said Turnage.

AUC’s School of Continuing Education (SCE) has launched a Business Leadership in Healthcare Certificate to annually train approximately 450 medical students from the Faculty of Medicine at Ain Shams University on business and leadership skills in the healthcare sector. The program is the first of its kind in Egypt and is now a requirement for all Ain Shams medical students, aiming to advance healthcare education nationwide.

“By integrating leadership and business competencies early in their careers, the program helps build a new generation of healthcare leaders capable of improving systems, efficiency and patient outcomes,” said Noha Salem, assistant director of grants and special programs at SCE.

“By integrating leadership and business competencies early in their careers, the program helps build a new generation of healthcare leaders capable of improving systems, efficiency and patient outcomes."

The program, which began this month, will equip medical students with critical leadership, management, digitized healthcare, and strategic thinking skills through hands-on, interactive learning. The course takes place over eight modules during the four years of medical school, with 125 hours of class time. The structure includes interactive sessions, group discussions, real-life case studies, and project-based learning. 

Reinforcing its commitment to lifelong learning, SCE aims to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and real-world leadership skills through this program, encouraging medical students to think beyond clinical practice into the skills that are still necessary for the administrative side of medicine. This represents a shift in medical education toward producing holistic healthcare professionals, explained Salem. “In today’s healthcare environment, medical professionals are not only clinicians; they are decision makers and team leaders,” she said. “Skills such as strategic thinking, project management, teamwork and organizational leadership will make students stronger healthcare providers, ensuring they know how to interact strongly with patients and understand the business framework of medical care.”

This program also fosters the path forward for continued partnerships between SCE and Ain Shams. The initiative is the beginning of a broader collaboration between various schools and departments across Ain Shams and AUC, with the potential for expanded joint programs, research initiatives and cross-disciplinary training. “Inter-university collaboration combines the academic and medical expertise of Ain Shams University with the professional development and training excellence of AUC’s School of Continuing Education,” Salem explained. “Such partnerships enhance the quality and relevance of education, benefiting students and institutions alike.”

“Inter-university collaboration combines the academic and medical expertise of Ain Shams University with the professional development and training excellence of AUC’s School of Continuing Education."

With graduates more capable of handling business administration, they are able to better connect to patients and ensure clinics are running smoothly and efficiently. This program helps build a new generation of healthcare leaders capable of improving systems, efficiency and patient outcomes. “The Business Leadership in Healthcare Certificate will strengthen healthcare institutions across Egypt,” Salem confirmed. “Graduates will be more capable of leading teams, improving patient care systems and contributing to healthcare reforms. Ultimately, it will raise the standard of healthcare leadership nationwide, supporting Egypt’s broader vision for sustainable development and innovation in the medical sector.”