INTEGRATING FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN MENA MARITIME TRANSPORT
WMU Webinar
The webinar will address the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and green innovations, while exploring the regulatory and policy implications that accompany this accelerated change.
DATE: 10 June 2026 at 14:00
VENUE: Virtual
FORMAT: Webinar
COST: Free
As the maritime sector in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region stands at the crossroads of transformation, the integration of emerging technologies will reshape its future across shipping, ports, shipyards, and maritime education and training. In this context, the World Maritime University (WMU) is pleased to host a webinar that will explore the challenges and opportunities of this technological transition.
The webinar will address the latest trends in digitalization, automation, and green innovations, while exploring the regulatory and policy implications that accompany this accelerated change. It will also highlight the critical role of women in driving technological innovation and making the industry more inclusive and robust. Finally, the webinar will highlight the importance of global cooperation, technology transfer and building capacity to ensure that the MENA maritime transport industry is positioned to thrive in an era in which integration of cross-cutting technology is essential.
MODERATORS
Dr. Khanssa Lagdami, Associate Professor of Maritime Labour Law and Policy (ITF Seafarers Trust), World Maritime University
Dr. Anas Alamoush, Research Associate, World Maritime University
PANELISTS
Mr Eng. Essam M Alammari, Deputy of Maritime Transport, Transport General Authority, Saudi Arabia
Mrs Maya Tayara, Head of the Maritime Training Division at the Lebanese Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Lebanon
Mr Mourad Ghorbel, Maritime Expert | Former Technical Officer, Safety Division, IMO, Tunisia
AGENDA
Welcome and Introduction (14:00 - 14:15 CEST)
Associate Professor Khanssa Lagdami, World Maritime University
Panel Discussion (14:15-14:45 CEST)
Q&A Session (14:45-14:55 CEST)
Moderated by Associate Professor Khanssa Lagdami and Dr. Anas S. Alamoush (WMU)
Closing Remarks (14:55-15:00 CEST)
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