WNAM REPORT: A MoU was signed between the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) and the Telec Group of Companies at NIMA’s Head Office, at Bahria University. The document was formally endorsed by Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M), (Retd.), President NIMA, and Mr. Syed Ghazanfar Sajjad, Chairman, Telec Group of Companies.
President NIMA warmly welcomed the delegation and highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration to strengthen Pakistan’s maritime sector through joint research, smart technology integration, capacity building, and sustainable Blue Economy initiatives.
Mr. Syed Hussain Sajjad, Chief Operating Officer of Telec Group, highlighted the organization’s legacy and contributions over the years. Chairman Telec expressed keen interest in partnering with NIMA to explore opportunities for integrating ICT expertise into maritime systems, ranging from port digitization and coastal surveillance to smart maritime infrastructure. He emphasized the prospects of this collaboration in shaping a modern and resilient maritime sector in Pakistan.
This MoU marks a significant step toward industry–think tank collaboration, fostering a synergy between policy-driven insight and technological innovation for national development.
