An International Academic Achievement… Harvard Grants a Global Cataloging Record to the Book of Counselor Dr. Ahmed Awadin and Includes It Among Its Core Holdings
The book authored by Counselor Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Awadin, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority and a member of the Technical Office of the Authority’s President, has been awarded a global cataloging record by Harvard University in the United States—one of the world’s most prestigious universities—through its renowned library system HOLLIS. This high-profile international academic achievement officially places the book among Harvard Library’s core holdings (HVD – Core).
The inclusion of any book in Harvard University’s library and its classification within the university’s accredited system is considered one of the highest indicators of academic success worldwide. Books are only admitted after a rigorous review by the acquisitions committee, which evaluates the scholarly value and the research contribution of the work. This confirms that Dr. Ahmed Awadin’s book represents a reliable scientific reference worthy of preservation and global accessibility for researchers.
The book has been assigned a unique cataloging number within Harvard’s system:
HOLLIS number: 99160405168303941
It has also been given a permanent (non-changing) permalink, which may be used as an official reference in international academic research and studies, ensuring sustained scholarly citation across universities and research centers in the United States, Europe, and worldwide:
https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/99160405168303941/catalog
The inclusion of the book on the id.lib.harvard.edu domain is a clear indication of its status as a global reference, as it appears automatically to researchers conducting academic searches on International Administrative Tribunals through international academic and legal search engines.
It is worth noting that the book was published in its latest 2025 edition by Alexandria University Press, one of the most established publishing houses specializing in legal studies. Spanning 572 pages, the work reflects a comprehensive and in-depth study, enhancing its value as a primary reference for master’s and doctoral students and researchers in international administrative law.
The book has been classified under recognized international legal subjects, enabling its global circulation and access, and confirming that the work has transcended the local scope to become part of the global scientific heritage within one of the most important Ivy League university libraries in the United States.
In this context, Counselor Yasser Ahmed Abdel Rahim, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, expressed his great happiness at Dr. Ahmed Awadin’s achievement, affirming that it reflects the standing of Egyptian legal expertise and its ability to compete and be present in international academic forums. He emphasized that this accomplishment is an honorable addition to Arab legal scholarship and a clear indication that serious scientific production can transcend geographical boundaries and reach the world’s most prestigious academic institutions.
Counselor Abdel Radi Al-Kashef, Member of the Supreme Council of the Administrative Prosecution Authority and Director of the Technical Office of the Authority’s President for Disciplinary Affairs, also expressed his happiness at the book’s receipt of the international cataloging record from Harvard, stressing its importance as an international legal reference in the field of international administrative law.
Counselor Dr. Iman Mohsen confirmed that the book represents a distinguished addition to international administrative law, particularly for its precise analysis of judgments issued by international administrative tribunals and the legal principles established in the field of international civil service.
Counselor Dr. Amani Al-Baghdadi, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority and lecturer at Egyptian and Arab universities, noted that the book constitutes an in-depth study of international administrative tribunals and the judicial procedures before them.
Professor Dr. Wael Mohamed Refaat, Professor of Law at Taibah University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirmed that obtaining a cataloging record from Harvard University is tantamount to an “international birth certificate” for any book, adding that this is not an ordinary legal publication, but a scientific reference that has entered the vaults of the world’s foremost university.
Counselor Ahmed Abdullah, First Senior Undersecretary of the Administrative Prosecution Authority at the Technical Office of the Authority’s President, stated that the book’s receipt of the international cataloging record reflects the growing presence of Arab legal research in international academic forums.
Professor Dr. Ahmed Fawzi Abdel Moneim, Professor of Public International Law and former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Beni Suef University, praised the book and its global importance as a legal reference in the field of international administrative tribunals. This view was echoed by Professor Dr. Abdel Hadi Al-Ashri, former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Sadat University, who emphasized that the book constitutes a comprehensive reference covering most international administrative tribunals from their inception until 2025. Professor Dr. Adel Abdullah, former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Fayoum University, also highlighted the book’s exceptional importance for international civil servants across various international organizations.
Her Excellency Counselor Dr. Iman Al-Sharif, from the Office of the Assistant Minister of Justice, underscored the importance of the reference, particularly its recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of international administrative tribunals in protecting international civil servants.
Counselor Saher Anwar, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority and Counselor at the Cabinet of Ministers, pointed to the book’s particular importance for Arab and regional international organizations.
Counselor Ihab Abdel Aziz, Attorney at the Court of Cassation, stressed the book’s value for Arab and international lawyers concerned with disputes involving international civil servants worldwide.
Counselor Adel Youssef, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority at the Technical Office of the Authority’s President, expressed his great happiness with this distinguished publication and its receipt of the international cataloging record, wishing Dr. Ahmed Awadin continued success.
His Excellency Counselor Mohamed Al-Sebaei, Advisor to the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, praised the author, describing the book as a rich reference focused on the international civil servant and the role of international administrative tribunals within global, continental, regional, and specialized international organizations.
Counselor Dr. Dalia Mamdouh, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, affirmed the book’s importance to the Arab legal library concerning the relationship between international civil servants and international organizations.
Counselor Fatima Sedky, Attorney at the Court of Cassation, stated that the book is a comprehensive reference addressing both prior legal guarantees and subsequent judicial safeguards related to international administrative decisions affecting international civil servants.
Counselor Faten Qayed, Attorney at the Court of Cassation, also praised the book, emphasizing its role in enriching the Arab legal library. Legal expert Salama Mohamed of Cairo University noted that the reference highlights principles of justice and equity, as well as the author’s humanistic philosophy in promoting international human peace.
Counselors Mohamed Reda Abdullah, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority and Director of the Housing Prosecution; Ihab Adel, Vice President and Director of the Spatial Variables Department; and Mohamed Mostafa Al-Tamawy, Director of Damanhour General Prosecution, all expressed their great happiness at the book’s receipt of the international cataloging record and wished Dr. Awadin continued success.
Counselor Iman Al-Shazly, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority and Deputy Head of the Technical Office for Appeals, stated that the reference reflects a legal, jurisprudential, judicial, and humanistic philosophy in addressing disputes of international civil servants with international administrative bodies, and the role of international administrative tribunals in adjudicating such disputes—enhancing protection for international civil servants while also safeguarding international administrations from abuse of litigation rights, in the interest of international administrative justice and the stability of international public services.
Counselor Sameh Al-Qadi, from the Technical Office for Appeals, explained that the study addresses the importance of procedural requirements that international civil servants must fulfill when filing cases before international administrative tribunals as a condition for admissibility, before examining the merits in accordance with the tribunal’s statute, internal regulations, and staff regulations of the concerned organization.
Counselor Hani Hassan, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, noted that the reference concluded with a practical and inevitable recommendation: the establishment of an International Supreme Administrative Court as a second tier of litigation for single-instance international administrative tribunals, and as a unifying principles chamber for two-tier systems—thereby contributing significantly to the stability of international administrative law principles.
Counselor Doaa Emara, from the Technical Office for Reviews, highlighted that the book excels in combining practical judicial experience with academic expertise within a legal, jurisprudential, and philosophical framework.
Counselor Shorouk Yousry, from the Technical Office for Disciplinary Affairs, praised the reference for its valuable legal information and contemporary judicial applications, including analytical reviews of international judgments, making it indispensable for researchers and scholars of international administrative law.
Counselor Asmaa Tawfik, from the Technical Office for Appeals, added that the reference encompasses multiple branches of law, combining international administrative law with the law of international organizations, legal philosophy and history, procedural law, and international charters and treaties, supported by extensive and rich footnotes—underscoring the book’s importance as an international legal reference.
Counselor Dr. Mohamed Abdel Zaher, Vice President of the Administrative Prosecution Authority and Advisor to the Arab Cooperative Union affiliated with the Council of Arab Economic Unity of the League of Arab States, emphasized the book’s importance for international administrative bodies in addressing deficiencies in staff regulations and administrative instructions, thereby reducing recourse to international administrative tribunals and promoting expeditious justice.
Journalist and political analyst Mohamed Mostafa Abu Shama, Director of the Strategic Forum for Thought and Dialogue and Advisor to Al-Qahera News Channel, and former editor at Asharq Al-Awsat in Cairo, noted that the inclusion of the reference in Harvard University’s library reflects a carefully governed selection process for trusted and distinguished scholarly works, and represents a notable Arab success added to Arab academic achievements.
Finally, Counselor Morad Al-Adham, from the Technical Office of the Authority’s President, explained that one of the key reasons for the book’s distinction is the simplicity and clarity of its legal language despite precise explanations—stemming from the author’s long judicial experience within the esteemed Administrative Prosecution Authority, as well as his attainment of the highest academic degrees from Cairo University and the Arab League’s Institute of Arab Research and Studies (ALECSO). He concluded by wishing Dr. Ahmed Awadin continued success and achievement.
