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changed to «Naif Arab Academy for Security Sciences.»

pose resolute and effective collective action as necessary Throughout its various stages of development, the

challenges. Academy has evolved its institutes to colleges, prompting a

During my visit to the University headquarters on March reconsideration of its name. In 2004, a decision was issued

6th, 2023, accompanying a delegation from the Kingdom of by the Arab Interior Ministers Council to change the name to

Morocco, on the sidelines of the International Conference «Naif Arab University for Security Sciences».

on Justice in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I had the opportunity Since its establishment in 1978, this scientific institution has

to explore all the University›s departments and research emerged as a specialized institution targeting Arab security

laboratories in various security fields. This allowed me to personnel, contributing to meeting the needs of security and

witness the extensive efforts made by the University to justice institutions at the ministries of interior, criminal

achieve the overarching goals behind the establishment justice and social care agencies in Arab countries through a

of this advanced scientific institution, in service of Arab scientific approach.

security. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has played a pivotal role in

Furthermore, the joint organization among the Ministry the development of this institution, transforming it from

of Justice of the Kingdom of Morocco, Naif Arab University an institute to a university that houses several colleges and

for Security Sciences, and the Arab Center for Legal and scientific centers. Through its continuous financial support,

Judicial Research, affiliated with the Arab League, of the provision of academic qualifications and human resources

First Scientific Forum for the Deans of Judicial Institutes, to the institution, as well as its innovative approach to

Police and Law Colleges in the Arab Countries in the city management and scientific research, NAUSS has been able to

of Tangier, Morocco, in early May of this year, provided an play a pioneering role in enhancing and strengthening Arab

excellent opportunity for our collaborative work in activating national security. It has also contributed to the development

Arab academic cooperation and creating a common working of criminal justice in Arab countries by aligning with the

environment based on openness, exchange of experiences, decisions of the Council of Arab Justice Ministers and

and best practices. This comprehensive approach contributes the Arab Interior Ministers Council in terms of capacity

to enhancing the quality of universities, as well as judiciary building, exchange of experiences, and expertise among Arab

and security institutes. We highly value the efforts exerted by countries.

NAUSS during this forum, and we take pride in this successful NAUSS has always been keen on organizing training

partnership and look forward to further developing it by courses and hosting international and regional forums on

creating new joint programs in the future. topics related to the interests of both councils. With the

How do you view the support accorded by the Kingdom of support accorded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the

Saudi Arabia to Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Arab League, NAUSS has adopted and developed scientific

the scientific body of the Arab Interior Ministers Council, specializations that meet the needs of Arab countries.

and the observer member of the Council of Arab Ministers Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, through its

of Justice? How has this continuous strategy as it approaches its 50th year,

support contributed to the University›s seeks to become the leading institution

mission and objectives in achieving We aspire to strengthen in the development of Arab leaders and

comprehensive Arab and international cooperation between the experts in the field of security. What
security? Moroccan Ministry of Justice are your aspirations for the Moroccan
Naif Arab University for Security and Naif Arab University for justice institutions to benefit from
Sciences is a regional and international this direction within the partnership

scientific edifice. Since the second Security Sciences, and we between both sides?
conference of the Arab Interior seek to actively contribute to NAUSS has accumulated experience
Ministers Council held in Baghdad in the activities carried out by and expertise in the training and
1978, a decision was made to establish development of security personnel

the «Arab Institute for Training» to the University and its newly and law enforcement agencies in the

conduct studies and research on social established centers, in a way Arab world. It has become a scientific
defense against crime. In 1980, it was that serves the interests of beacon for many researchers and
renamed the «Arab Center for Security specialists in security sciences and

Studies and Training,» headquartered the Arab justice system. forensics. The Kingdom of Morocco,

in Riyadh. In 1997, the name was like other Arab countries, has

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