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RIYADH: Amy E. Pope, director-general of the International Organization for Migration, announced the launch of the second phase of the Arab Center for Technical Cooperation on Migration and Border Management in Riyadh on Monday.

The four-year initiative aims to strengthen regional collaboration in migration and border management.

Pope said the second phase will expand training programs, enhance research, and build stronger partnerships with regional and international bodies.

She noted that since 2009, the organization and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences have cooperated to address key challenges in these areas.

Established at the university, the center has become a regional platform for training and expertise.

Pope made her remarks during the university’s annual ceremony, attended by Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif.

Founded in 1978, the university serves as the scientific body of the Arab Interior Ministers Council, specializing in training Arab security personnel and conducting research in security-related fields.

Pope said that joint events, research, and capacity-building programs have helped promote effective migration management practices.

The ceremony also celebrated the graduation of 374 students from 11 Arab countries in postgraduate security programs.

University President Abdulmajeed Al-Bunyan said the institution is proud of its contributions since 1978, having trained thousands of Interior Ministry personnel across the Arab world.

He added that under its 2029 strategic plan, the university aims to strengthen its global standing among security-focused institutions.

The event included a visual presentation on the university’s progress, followed by the announcement of graduation results, a student procession, and commemorative photos.