Abdellatif Hammouchi in Riyadh as Morocco Deepens Arab Security Cooperation

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Morocco is consolidating its engagement in Arab security cooperation through its participation in high-level institutional discussions in Saudi Arabia. Abdellatif Hammouchi, head of Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), attended the annual meeting of the Supreme Council of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences in Riyadh on October 25 and 26.

His participation highlights Morocco’s continued involvement in regional initiatives focused on security education, scientific research and the development of specialized expertise for law enforcement institutions.

Hammouchi is serving a second term as a member of the council, joining senior officials responsible for coordinating security policy and academic development across Arab countries. The gathering brings together representatives of leading institutions involved in advanced training and research in security-related fields.

A strategic platform for security education and research

The meeting was chaired by Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef Al Saud. The Supreme Council is the university’s principal decision-making body, responsible for defining its overall policy and establishing strategic priorities for education, professional training and scientific research.

Its responsibilities cover several disciplines, including policing, security management, law, and technical and scientific applications relevant to law enforcement.

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences plays a central role in the educational and research activities associated with the Council of Arab Interior Ministers. Through specialized academic programmes and professional training, the institution contributes to developing the skills and knowledge required by security agencies across the region.

Morocco’s participation in this framework provides an opportunity to exchange institutional experience and strengthen links between national security bodies and specialized academic institutions.

Building cooperation through shared expertise

The meeting also reflects the growing importance of knowledge-sharing and professional training in regional security partnerships. As security challenges become increasingly complex, cooperation between specialized universities and law enforcement agencies can support the development of technical capabilities, research programmes and modern investigative approaches.

For Morocco, maintaining a position within the university’s governing structure offers continuity in its engagement with regional security initiatives and provides a platform for contributing to discussions on training and research priorities.

The presence of Hammouchi alongside senior Arab security and academic officials also underscores the institutional dimension of Morocco’s cooperation with its regional partners, extending beyond operational coordination to include education and scientific development.

Riyadh and Rabat deepen institutional ties

Morocco’s participation in the council meeting illustrates its commitment to sustained engagement with Arab security institutions. By maintaining representation in a body responsible for shaping the direction of a leading regional security university, the Kingdom continues to contribute to discussions that influence professional standards and specialized training across the Arab world.

The meeting in Riyadh places particular emphasis on the role of institutional cooperation in strengthening security capabilities. Its longer-term significance will depend on how shared priorities translate into practical programmes, research initiatives and stronger professional links between participating countries.