During my presidency, I led the Academy to establish itself as a credible and trusted regional partner to leading international institutions, notably the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Maritime Organisation. I concluded strategic memoranda of understanding with the UN Secretariat for Disaster Risk Reduction, resulting in joint regional initiatives, formal recognition in UN Secretary-General reports, and the establishment of a UN–Arab regional centre for disaster risk reduction training and research. I expanded cooperation with the World Bank through regional projects on climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, capacity building, and education, with the Academy accredited as a regional centre of excellence and entrusted with global advisory roles. I also strengthened Arab engagement within the IMO, supported member states in maintaining key international standings, advanced maritime education and labour development, promoted women’s leadership in maritime transport, and aligned the Academy with global higher-education standards through the Magna Carta, reinforcing its international credibility and impact.