AWIMA General Secretariat Commends the Arab Academy’s Support for Female Talent and Congratulates Ms. Marwa Hafez on Her Appointment to the Advisory Council of the College of International Transport and Logistics – Alamein Campus

Thursday, 18 June 2026

The General Secretariat of the Arab Women in Maritime Association (AWIMA) expresses its sincere appreciation and pride in the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), under the leadership of H.E. Prof. Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, for its continuous commitment to supporting national talents and promoting women's participation across academic, professional, and leadership fields.
The General Secretariat also extends its gratitude and appreciation to Prof. Dr. Sandra Haddad, Dean of the College of International Transport and Logistics – Alamein Campus, for her pioneering role in supporting female professionals and involving them in advisory councils, committees, and decision-making positions. This reflects a progressive institutional vision that recognizes the importance of women's empowerment and the value of their expertise and professional capabilities.
The General Secretariat affirms that Prof. Dr. Sandra Haddad represents an outstanding model of successful Arab female leadership within one of the leading educational institutions affiliated with the League of Arab States. Through her position, she contributes significantly to academic excellence and to strengthening the link between education and the labour market, making her a role model in leadership and institutional development. AWIMA is honoured to collaborate with distinguished female leaders of such calibre, reflecting its belief in the vital role of women in institution-building and effective participation in decision-making.
In this context, the General Secretariat extends its warmest congratulations to Ms. Marwa Hafez, President of the Egyptian National Chapter of AWIMA and Media Officer of the Egyptian Maritime Transport and Logistics Sector, on her appointment as a member of the Industrial Advisory Council of the College of International Transport and Logistics – Alamein Campus, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.
This appointment reflects recognition of Ms. Marwa Hafez’s distinguished professional expertise and valuable contributions to the fields of maritime transport, logistics, and specialized media, as well as her prominent role in supporting women's issues and enhancing their participation in professional and leadership positions.
This step further highlights the importance of utilizing national expertise and strengthening cooperation between academic institutions and professional sectors, thereby contributing to the development of educational programmes, aligning them with labour market needs, and preparing qualified professionals capable of meeting the rapidly evolving demands of the transport and logistics sectors.
The General Secretariat of AWIMA wishes Ms. Marwa Hafez every success in her new role and extends its best wishes to Prof. Dr. Sandra Haddad, the College of International Transport and Logistics – Alamein Campus, and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport for continued progress, excellence, and prosperity