The Chairman Attends Graduation Ceremony at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

The Chairman of Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority, Mr. Aboubaker Omar Hadi, together with the Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti to the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Ahmed Ali Barreh, attended the graduation ceremony of the 2025 class of cadets from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, presided over by the President of the Academy, H.E. Prof. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar.

This year 2025, 397 students from countries including Djibouti, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Iraq, Kuwait, Greece, Bangladesh, Syria, and Lebanon successfully graduated from the Academy. Among them, a remarkable group of 22 all Djiboutian female nautical cadets — comprising 18 deck officers and 4 marine engineers — marks a historic milestone in Djibouti’s ongoing efforts to empower women in the maritime sector.

By completing their advanced maritime studies, these young professionals are now fully prepared to contribute to the operation and development of Djibouti’s state-of-the-art port and logistics infrastructure.

Strategically located at the crossroads of 3 continent of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes, Djibouti continues to place human capital at the center of its growth strategy. The graduation of this new generation of all female marine officers demonstrates the nation’s vision of combining inclusivity, modern infrastructure, and global connectivity to reinforce its position as a leading hub for international trade.