The Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdelatif Hammouchi, participated in the 51st annual meeting of the Supreme Council of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, held in Riyadh from November 2 to 4.
During these events, Hammouchi’s membership was renewed for a second term within the council, emphasizing the development of the future vision of the university in the field of academic police training.
According to an official statement from the General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, the Supreme Council of Naif University is the highest decision-making body within this Arab academic institution, which serves as the scientific and educational arm of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers.
The council is responsible for setting the university’s general policies and overseeing its scientific, administrative, and financial affairs, focusing on achieving its objectives in police training, security, and technical sciences.
During the session, chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Minister of Interior and Council President, members discussed mechanisms for implementing the university’s strategic plan for the period 2025-2029.
This strategy focuses on diversifying educational programs and enhancing research activities, alongside addressing future challenges in the development of academic police education.
The council also reviewed the university’s notable achievements, including receiving international accreditation from the U.S. Accreditation Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) until 2030, and full accreditation for three academic programs from the French High Council for Research and Higher Education.
Additionally, the Economic Crimes Program received recognition from foreign research institutions, while the Master’s Program in Cyber Crimes was classified within the Saudi framework for cybersecurity.
In side events, Hammouchi attended the official graduation ceremony for the 43rd batch of postgraduate students at the university, which included 374 students from 11 Arab countries in various police, legal, and technical specializations.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef oversaw the ceremony, emphasizing the university’s role in enhancing Arab security cooperation.
Hammouchi’s renewal of membership represents an important step in strengthening Morocco’s role in regional efforts to develop security competencies amid increasing cross-border security challenges.
Naif University, established as a joint Arab initiative, exemplifies collaboration in advanced training, reflecting Arab countries’ commitment to building sustainable security capacities.
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