As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, the Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams University welcomed a delegation from Finaira to explore opportunities for joint collaboration that contribute to developing students’ skills and aligning academic outcomes with the evolving needs of the labor market.

Finaira: Advanced Expertise in AI and Digital Transformation

Finaira is a fast-growing company specializing in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, providing AI-powered digital and banking solutions.

The company combines deep expertise in financial services with advanced capabilities in AI engineering, offering solutions in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data engineering, automation, data analytics, and digital platforms. These solutions help organizations drive innovation, improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support risk management.

Faculty of Engineering and Finaira Representatives

The meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Amr Shaat, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Prof. Dr. Ayman Wahba, Professor of Computer and Systems Engineering; Prof. Dr. Mohamed Wathiq El-Kharashy, Head of the Department of Computer and Systems Engineering; Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Khalil, Director of the International Credit Hour Engineering Programs (iCHEP); and Dr. Dalia Selim, Head of the Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Program.

Representing Finaira were Eng. Maged Mahmoud, Chief Executive Officer (CEO); Eng. Youssef Eissa, Strategic Program Management Lead; and Eng. Fady Aboul Gheit, Manager, AI Services Engineering.

Exploring Training and Joint Project Opportunities

During the meeting, both sides discussed opportunities for collaboration in several areas, including practical and summer training programs, mentoring and guidance programs, graduation projects, and jointly supervised research projects.

The discussions also focused on providing students with opportunities to address real-world challenges in artificial intelligence, data engineering, digital transformation, and financial technology, while gaining practical experience through large-scale projects and learning about industry best practices.

Advanced AI and FinTech Applications

The discussions also explored opportunities to benefit from Finaira’s expertise in Predictive AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Enterprise AI Platforms, and digital banking solutions, further strengthening the connection between academic studies and practical applications.

Strengthening Academia-Industry Collaboration

The meeting comes as part of the Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams University’s strategy to expand its collaboration with leading technology institutions and provide opportunities that enrich students’ educational experiences through industry partnerships and direct exposure to practical applications.

The visit marks the beginning of a promising collaboration between the Faculty of Engineering and Finaira, reflecting a shared interest in exploring initiatives that support applied learning, research collaboration, and skills development aligned with the future of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.