<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">In tragic news, Dr. Laila ElBaradei, professor of public policy at the American University in Cairo, and her husband, engineer Ibrahim Shukry, passed away yesterday following a tragic accident.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:452/679;" alt="" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/bea03a9e-66a0-4e2c-ab07-605d7abadcbe.jpeg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;"> </span><br> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Funeral date and place</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The funeral is scheduled to take place today, Saturday, after the noon prayer at the Islamic Complex Mosque in Sheikh Zayed City.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Wide interaction on social media</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Many of Dr. Laila ElBaradei's students and fans mourned her passing through Facebook posts, expressing their deep sorrow at the loss of a distinguished academic and humanitarian figure.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">About the academic career of Dr. Laila ElBaradei</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Dr. Laila ElBaradei began her academic career by earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with honors, followed by a Master's degree in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo in 1988. She continued her studies to earn a PhD in Public Administration from Cairo University in the same year.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">She worked at Cairo University for over 14 years, then joined the American University in Cairo as a full-time faculty member since 2006.</span><br> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Enjoy interesting and useful content with</span> an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">podcast</span></a> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.</span><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Positions held at the American University</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">During her career at the American University, Dr. Laila held several prominent positions, including:</span><br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Associate Dean of the College of International Affairs and Public Policy</span> <a href="tel:20132014"><span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">(2013-2014</span></a> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">)</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Associate Dean of the College</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies until 2018</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Director of the MBA Program</span><br><br></li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Her research contributions and international memberships</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Dr. ElBaradei is known for her extensive contributions to the field of public administration and policy, having published numerous specialized studies. She was also a member of:</span><br></p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Egyptian Business Leaders Foundation - USA</span></li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="font-size:١٫٠٠em;">Phi Alpha National Honor Society of Public Administration at The George Washington University</span><br><br></li></ul>