Shipping Arabia, November 3, 2026 – Ahmad Mohammad Al-Assasleh, Director General of the Jordan Maritime Commission (JMC), represented Jordan at the 52nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), held in Cairo, Egypt, on October 31, 2026.
The meeting took place at the academy’s Heliopolis branch headquarters, bringing together representatives of Arab member states to discuss matters concerning the academy’s activities in education, training, scientific research, maritime transport and logistics.
Al-Assasleh’s participation formed part of Jordan’s continued engagement in joint Arab cooperation initiatives and its commitment to contributing to the development of the regional maritime sector.
Arab Member States Participate in AASTMT Executive Council Meeting
The 52nd Ordinary Session of the AASTMT Executive Council brought together senior officials and representatives from Arab countries participating in the council’s activities.
Attendees included the president and vice president of the Executive Council, the president of AASTMT, and a representative of the League of Arab States.
The participating countries included Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Kuwait, Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Mauritania.
The meeting provided a forum for member states to address matters related to the academy’s activities and its role in maritime education, professional training, scientific research, maritime transport and logistics.
Representing the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Al-Assasleh participated in the council’s proceedings as part of the country’s efforts to maintain an active presence in regional institutional cooperation.
His participation also reflected Jordan’s interest in following the academy’s activities and contributing to discussions concerning its educational, technical and maritime programs.
Jordan Maritime Commission Emphasizes Regional Cooperation
The Jordan Maritime Commission highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination with Arab institutions and organizations involved in maritime transport.
The commission’s participation in the AASTMT Executive Council meeting reflected its commitment to supporting collaboration among Arab maritime authorities and exchanging professional expertise and institutional experience.
Such cooperation forms part of the commission’s stated efforts to contribute to the development of the Arab maritime sector and enhance its operational efficiency and professional capabilities.
The commission also emphasized the importance of closer coordination among Arab countries in maritime affairs, with particular attention to strengthening regional integration and cooperation.
Through its participation in the council’s 52nd session, the Jordan Maritime Commission reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with regional maritime institutions and supporting initiatives aimed at developing maritime education, training and sector capabilities across the Arab world.
Source: Jordan Maritime Commission
