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20-525: AASTMT's name has become the Arab Academy for Science and Technology: "A university specialized in maritime transport and many other disciplines" and its certificates have been made equivalent to those granted by Egyptian universities. Over five years (from 1991 to 1996), the educational and maritime training services were funded by the Egyptian Ministry of Transport . Consequently, in 1992,

40-646: A $ 7 billion investment. One of the goals are to develop the system of tunnels and complete the establishment of the remaining stages of the third and fourth line. In June 2018, the Ministry of Transportation reported on the phases that were completed and were still ongoing on the subway third and fourth lines. A new electric train line for the new administrative capital of Egypt had been implemented. Improvements and modernization included supplying air-conditioned trains, building escalators and electric elevators at metro stations and supplying new gates and ticket machines for

60-473: A company or organizations. The estimated number of those benefiting from these programmes throughout the year, ranges from 15,000 to 20,000 Alexandrians. There are summer courses for the education of children which benefit around 5,000 children. These colleges can be in Arabic, English or French languages. Abroad : Ministry of Transportation (Egypt) The Ministry of Transportation ( MOT ) of Egypt

80-458: Is considered one of the most important therapeutic tourist centres, as special medical researches have proved the potential of attracting international tourism to Safaga. Safaga was a merchant port for many years. The town has a small tourism industry, specialising in scuba diving . It was the host of the 1993 Red Sea World Windsurfing Championships. Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as hot desert (BWh), as

100-683: Is due to the application of the American Credit Hours System. In order to show the importance of this achievement, the holder of the High Seas Captain certificate, when sent to the United Kingdom to obtain the bachelor's degree, had to start his studies over regardless of his previous studies. However, due to the flexibility of the current system the AASTMT applies, it opened the door for its officers to obtain

120-556: Is regarded as the phosphates export center. A paved road of 164 km (102 mi) connects Safaga to Qena of Upper Egypt . The town was founded between 282 BC and 268 BC, by Satyrus ( Ancient Greek : Σάτυρος ). It was called Philotera ( Ancient Greek : Φιλωτέρα ) in honor of the deceased sister of the Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus . Stephanus of Byzantium write that it was also called Philoterida ( Ancient Greek : Φιλωτερίδα ). Safaga City

140-561: Is the part of the Cabinet of Egypt concerned with transportation. It is responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the country, whether by sea, land or air, and is aligned with Egyptian national development plans. It is governed by the Minister of Transportation. Some of the ministries tasks follow. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi set ambitious goals for the Ministry of Transportation, when he took office in 2014 and by June 2018,

160-802: The AASTMT from four international organizations representing the Norwegian Swedish Group, the Hungarian Group and the Danish Group to develop maritime education in Bangladesh by a limited tender. The AASTMT proposal was chosen as the best both technically and financially to carry out the project. In October 1996 modified its title from: "The Arab Academy for Science and Technology: A university specialized in maritime transport." to "The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport" (AASTMT). The AASTMT has obtained

180-580: The AASTMT was granted the most modern training ship, "Aida 4", as a donation from the Japanese government. In 1994 the AASTMT was awarded the most modern simulator in the world (completed in two phases) by the USA administration. Cooperation with the American counterpart continued to found an advanced technology center. Scholarships have exceeded 120,000 for students from 58 countries. The World Bank has chosen

200-732: The Egyptian government's training ship, the Aida IV ( IMO : 9018775). AASTMT offers educational programmes to serve the community of Alexandria. The programmes enhance the skills of students in language, computing, secretarial work, aviation tickets reservation, marketing and management. The programmes start-over every three months, and run all year round. They are carried out at the AASTMT headquarters in Miami, Sidi Bishr and downtown. The programmes are offered according to an evening schedule. The courses are sometimes designed for groups of employees in

220-416: The Ministry of Transportation had reported several achievements. The ministry is affiliated with a variety of bodies including: The Ministry's goals are to provide a road network meeting international standards and ensure competitive service in the transport of passengers and goods and a high degree of speed and security. MOT's goals are also to create a mass transit system developed and integrated between

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240-498: The Ministry of Transportation reported that the construction of new passenger terminals had been completed at Safaga port, Hurghada port, and Nuweiba Port . A waiting station had been constructed at the Hurghada port. In June 2018, the Ministry of Transportation reported that the shipping corridor's depth was increased to 15.5 meters and renovations were made to a bridge. In June 2018, as part Egypt's national plans to improve

260-692: The approval of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities for considering the holders of the High Seas Second Officer eligible for affiliation with any Egyptian University or any four-year higher education entity which a student can join after high school. The AASTMT has flexibility in the process of transferring marine officers from vocational studies to that which allows them to obtain the bachelor's degree in Marine Navigation Technology. This

280-554: The bachelor's degree as well as the eligibility certificate in four years. A report which was prepared by the Japan Transport Cooperation Association in March 1997 tells of the AASTMT progress and the flexibility with which it switched to science and technology than to science, technology and maritime transport. AASTMT has made its certificates equivalent to those granted by Egyptian universities in

300-522: The existing first and second metro lines and stations. The long-term goals are to activate and expand the Egyptian ports to increase capacity available for carriage of exported and imported goods and passenger transfer and to create new ports and develop the Egyptian Maritime Fleet. The objective is to build on the advantage of Egypt's geographical location to connect transportation between East and West, North and South. In June 2018,

320-591: The fields of engineering and management. Dormitory, hostel, and restaurant services are available. The girls' hostel may house up to 100 girls. In addition to tours and athletic activities, the Cultural Activities Department organizes seminars and talks. The annual Parents Day is organized by students. Marwa Elselehdar , a graduate of the Department of Maritime Transport and Technology, is Egypt's first female sea captain. She works on

340-592: The foundation stones were laid in April 2018 and May 2018, respectively. Safaga Port Safaga , also known as Safaga ( Arabic : سفاجا Safāja , IPA: [sæˈfæːɡæ] ), is a town in Egypt , on the coast of the Red Sea , located 53 km (33 mi) south of Hurghada . This small port is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses. Having numerous phosphate mines, it

360-400: The modernization of signaling systems and track maintenance. In October, 2018 a contract was signed between Russia, Holland and Egypt for, among other things, the modernization of Egypt's railways. Negotiations had been in the works, at least since January 2018, with representatives from dozens of Russian companies visiting Egypt to discuss multiple construction projects. The contract speaks of

380-650: The ports, engineers improved the shipping corridor, constructed new berths for general merchandise and for maritime service, and constructed and supplied 4 marine locomotives. Port Qustal was established for trade between Egypt and Sudan East of the Nile. A new hub was constructed in Arqeen for Egypt and Sudan West of the Nile. Two river ports will be constructed; one in Qena and the other in Sohag Governorate , and

400-453: The provinces, while encouraging the private sector. In June 2018, the Ministry of Transportation reported that 11 roads with a total length of 865 km had been constructed. New roads had been constructed and others had been doubled or lengthened. The MOT's goals are to focus on the development of the system of transporting goods and passengers through the modernization of the fleet of tractors and wagons by importing from abroad as well as

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