Saudi Ambassador Prince Khalid Bin Bandar Awarded Honorary Doctorate By Arab Academy For Maritime Contributions

During a ceremony at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) headquarters in London, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) honoured Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz. He was awarded an honorary doctorate for his significant contributions to Saudi Arabia's maritime sector and his support for Arab countries' aspirations.

The award acknowledges Prince Khalid bin Bandar's efforts in promoting sustainability within the maritime industry. His leadership during the 33rd session of the IMO assembly marked a crucial milestone in advancing both Arab and international maritime initiatives. His involvement has been pivotal in achieving the objectives set by the IMO.

Prince Khalid expressed gratitude to AASTMT for this honour. He believes it will inspire further collaboration among Arab nations in maritime transport. This cooperation aims to enhance their global presence and empower them within this vital sector.

Prince Khalid emphasised that the growth of the maritime sector depends on ongoing cooperation and sharing of expertise. These efforts are essential for supporting sustainable development and achieving integration within maritime logistics across the region.

The AASTMT is dedicated to fostering leadership in maritime affairs. It supports human capacity development through its academic programs and regional cooperative initiatives, focusing on maritime and logistics transport.

This recognition highlights Prince Khalid's role in advancing maritime work both regionally and internationally. His contributions have been instrumental in supporting sustainable practices and enhancing collaboration among Arab countries.

With inputs from SPA