The 10th session of the Arab Summer Training Camp for University Youth concluded at the College of Maritime Transport and Technology with a pioneering training experience that embodied the success of a decade of strategic partnership in preparing and qualifying young Arab leaders, and reinforced the Arab Academy's position as a beacon of education and training at the regional level – Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, at its College of Maritime Transport and Technology on its main campus in Abu Qir, concluded the 10th session of the Arab Summer Training Camp for University Youth, held from July 25 to 28, 2026. The camp was organized in cooperation with the Administrative and Financial Affairs Sector of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, with the participation of 65 trainees representing several Arab countries. This initiative falls within the framework of the ongoing strategic partnership between the two institutions to support Arab youth and develop future leaders. The camp was held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, and with the support of His Excellency Ambassador Mohamed Saleh Al-Ajeeri, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Administrative and Financial Affairs Sector, and His Excellency Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, reaffirming both institutions' commitment to investing in the development of young Arab talent and strengthening joint Arab cooperation. The camp was held under the supervision of Professor Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abu El-Azm, Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Mustafa Rashid, Assistant President of the Academy for Arab Affairs, and Dr. Alia Munir, Head of the Administrative Follow-up Department at the Deanship of Student Affairs. It included a comprehensive training and academic program aimed at developing the leadership and knowledge skills of the participants and enhancing cultural exchange among Arab university students. The final day featured a series of specialized lectures, beginning with a presentation by Professor Dr. Amr Magdy El-Helou, Dean of the Center for Agreements and International Relations, entitled "The Academy's Pioneering Experience in International Education in the Arab Region and the Most Important Local and International Educational Programs." In his lecture, Professor El-Helou reviewed the Academy's journey in international education, highlighting its most prominent academic programs and global partnerships that have established it as one of the leading educational institutions in the region. Dr. Abeer Farouk Murad, Director of Corporate Communications, also presented a lecture entitled "The Foundations of Dealing with Cultural Diversity and Multinationalities in Light of International Etiquette and Protocol." Her lecture addressed the importance of building multicultural work environments, professional communication skills, and the application of international etiquette and protocol to foster institutional cooperation and innovation. As part of highlighting the Academy's leading role in maritime education and training, Dr. Captain Mohi El-Din Mohamed El-Sayeh, Dean of the College of Maritime Transport and Technology, delivered a lecture entitled "The Academy's Pioneering Experience in Maritime Education and Training and Training of College of Maritime Transport and Technology Students on the Latest Models of Giant Ships and Modern Navigation Equipment." During the lecture, he reviewed the advanced training capabilities offered by the College, its state-of-the-art simulators and navigation equipment, as well as its international accreditations and cooperation agreements with leading international maritime institutions and universities. The camp concluded with a field trip to the College of Maritime Transport and Technology, including a visit to the planetarium and the simulator complex. Participants were introduced to the latest maritime training systems and advanced educational technologies, reflecting the Academy's distinguished capabilities in preparing qualified Arab personnel according to the highest international standards. The organization of this course culminates ten years of successful strategic partnership between the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport and the League of Arab States, and embodies the mission of the Deanship of Student Affairs to support activities and programs that contribute to building the leadership skills of Arab youth and strengthening the values ​​of cooperation and integration among the people of the Arab world.