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RIYADH: The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport awarded an honorary doctorate to Saudi Ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan.
The event took place at the International Maritime Organization’s headquarters in London, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
The honor recognizes Prince Khalid’s significant contributions to advancing Saudi Arabia’s maritime initiatives and supporting the aspirations of Arab nations.
It also acknowledges his role in promoting maritime sustainability, contributing to the IMO’s goals, and leading the 33rd session of the IMO Assembly — an important milestone in Arab and international maritime progress.
Prince Khalid thanked the academy for the honor, expressing hope that it will encourage greater cooperation to empower Arab countries in the maritime sector and enhance their global presence.
He emphasized that growth in this vital sector depends on continued collaboration and knowledge exchange, supporting sustainable development and regional maritime integration.
The academy fosters leadership in the maritime field and supports human capacity development through academic programs and regional partnerships, the SPA reported.