AASTMT President Tours Aqaba Maritime Sector and Jordan Ports

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport continues to expand its international collaborations with leading universities and organizations, reinforcing its pivotal role in education, training, and research for sustainable maritime advancement. His Excellency Prof. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, Academy President, spearheaded a strategic delegation visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.​

Key highlights featured inspections of Aqaba's cornerstone institutions: Aqaba Development Company, Aqaba Container Terminal, Aqaba National Vocational Training Complex, and the Jordan Maritime Authority. High-level discussions with executive directors and sector leads focused on joint initiatives in maritime operations, knowledge sharing, capacity building, port modernization, and logistics enhancement—driving blue economy growth and elevating Aqaba's stature as a regional maritime and training powerhouse.​