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This morning, Prof. Dr. Ashraf Heniegal, President of Suez University, received at his office a delegation from the Arab Union of Customs Brokers, headed by Dr. Mamdouh El-Refai, President of the Union, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Nibal Ezz El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Politics and Economics at the University. During the meeting, His Excellency signed a cooperation protocol between Suez University and the Arab Union of Customs Brokers, on the sidelines of the scientific forum organized by the Faculty of Politics and Economics entitled “Green Customs and Their Role in Achieving Sustainable Development.”
The President of the University emphasized that this cooperation represents an important step toward linking education with the labor market. He noted that the University possesses advanced infrastructure and specialized laboratories in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, which enhances the practical implementation of the protocol.
For her part, Prof. Dr. Nibal Ezz El-Din, Dean of the Faculty of Politics and Economics, explained that green customs constitute an effective tool for supporting environmental policies and encouraging trade in environmentally friendly goods. She stressed that academic institutions play a pivotal role in preparing qualified cadres capable of linking economic development with its environmental dimension.
It is worth noting that the protocol includes cooperation in a number of activities and events, including:
Organizing scientific conferences and forums related to artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
Preparing economic and customs studies, research, and consultancy services to serve government entities and the business community.
Organizing joint training courses and workshops and exchanging expertise.
Providing practical training and qualification for university students in the fields of customs clearance and international trade systems.
Following the signing ceremony, the delegation moved to the headquarters of the Faculty of Politics and Economics, where the Faculty organized a scientific forum entitled “Green Customs and Their Role in Achieving Sustainable Development.” The event concluded with a set of recommendations, including:
Adopting the concept of green customs as a tool for achieving sustainable development in accordance with international standards.
Enhancing cooperation between academic institutions and professional unions in scientific research and training, integrating green economy topics into academic curricula, and linking them to the labor market.
Organizing training programs to qualify customs personnel and encourage trade in environmentally friendly goods.
Supporting the exchange of expertise among Arab countries.