MSA University Showcases Engineering Innovation at “Bridge the Gap 2026” in the Presence of Senior Government and Industry Leaders

Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Nawal El Degwi, Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of October University for Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA), H.E. Prof. Dr. Nader El-Bakl, President of the University, welcomed Prof. Dr. Hossam Osman, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Dr. Sherif Helmy, Chairman of the Nuclear Power Plants Authority; Eng. Abdel Raouf Abdallah, representative of H.E. the Minister of Military Production; a delegation of researchers from the Water Resources Research Institute; and representatives of leading public and private companies operating in the engineering sector.The visit took place in the presence of Prof. Dr. Nahed Sobhy, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, alongside the Faculty Vice Deans, academic staff, and teaching assistants, as the Faculty of Engineering celebrated the third edition of its annual exhibition, “Bridge the Gap 2026”, held from 23 to 25 June 2026.H.E. the President of the University accompanied Prof. Dr. Hossam Osman and the distinguished guests on an inspection tour of the exhibition, where they viewed a selection of engineering projects presented by students. The projects varied between practical applications and prototypes across several fields, including Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communication Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Civil Engineering.Prof. Dr. Hossam Osman expressed his great admiration for the advanced level demonstrated by the students in their projects, praising the creativity and innovation reflected in their ideas, which showed clear alignment with the latest global trends. He also affirmed that educational institutions are capable of graduating engineering calibers who can compete in both regional and international labor markets.The third edition of “Bridge the Gap 2026” reaffirms the philosophy on which the exhibition was founded: bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The exhibition provides an interactive platform that brings together students and graduates with representatives of engineering companies and institutions to showcase their projects and discuss opportunities for cooperation and direct employment. This year’s exhibition featured more than 50 graduation projects, distinguished by their diversity and applied depth, presented by final-year students from all departments of the Faculty.For his part, H.E. Prof. Dr. Nader El-Bakl, President of the University, emphasized that the exhibition represents one of the University’s strategic pillars in achieving academic and developmental excellence.

He stated: “We believe that engineering education is not complete unless it is connected to the realities of industry and the needs of society. Through this approach, we place our students before real challenges and prepare them to become leaders of change in their respective fields.”He further affirmed the University’s continued support for such events, which enhance the competitiveness of graduates and strengthen the University’s reputation locally and internationally.

The exhibition witnessed remarkable attendance from students and graduates, in addition to a distinguished group of senior officials and experts in the engineering field, reflecting the advanced position that MSA University holds in engineering education at both the local and international levels.