On the evening of Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport celebrated the graduation of a new class of students from the College of Graduate Studies in Management at its Smart Village branch, as part of the October 2026 cohort.
The ceremony was held in a distinguished celebratory atmosphere, during which the Academy expressed its pride in its graduates, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to supporting students and preparing them for the job market. The event was attended by H.E. Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology; Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdel Bary, Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research; and Prof. Dr. Sherine Soliman, Dean of the College of Graduate Studies in Management at Smart Village. The ceremony was also attended by a number of public figures, as well as members of the diplomatic and consular corps accredited to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
In his speech, the President of the Academy, Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the graduates and asked them to stand in tribute to their families in appreciation of the sacrifices that enabled them to reach this important milestone.
This graduating class included students from Egypt and Yemen, reflecting the Academy’s regional dimension and its pivotal role in supporting qualified professionals across the region. The graduates earned a variety of degrees, including Professional Doctorates, Academic Master’s degrees, and Professional MBAs, representing a new cohort of distinguished talents who will contribute to the development of their respective countries.