Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport HQ at Smart Village

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) is a regional university operated by the Arab League. It is known for its programs on marine transportation, business, and engineering. AASTMT aims to establish a new educational headquarters and a center of excellence at Smart Village over a total footprint area of 4,685 m², with a built-up area of 46,000 m².
The planned project comprises a building for the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Business Administration. The building consists of a 2-level basement, a ground floor, and 5 upper floors designed in accordance with the building requirements set for Smart Village, and in line with higher education requirements.

The building comprises the following:

• Center of excellence
• Educational spaces: auditorium, classes, laboratories, workshop, studios, and library
• Academic staff spaces: offices and cafeteria
• Administrative services: admission, finance, and procurement offices
• Student services: clinic, cafeteria, bank, prayer rooms, stationery room, photocopying room, and gymnasium
• General services: entrances, VIP lounge, outdoor lounge, horizontal and vertical circulation, parking areas, storage areas, repair shop, security offices, and electricity rooms