The present book comprises studies and research presented to the scientific seminar organized by the University during the period 14-16/6/1999 under the title "Functions and Duties of Border Guards and Coast Guards in Arab Countries". Details follow: .The Security Importance of International Borders (Legal Aspect) by Dr. Mohamed Alsayed Arafa. This research addresses the concept, importance, and territorial scope of international borders. . The Security Importance of International Borders (Geographical Aspect) by Prof. Mohamed Mahmoud Alseryiani. This research reviews the geographical point of view on the subject of international borders; development of political borders concept; and patterns of political borders. . The Concept of Political Borders and Borders Guard in Islam by prof. Alsayed Albeshri Mohamed. This research addresses the development of the political border concept. . International Borders between Demarcation and Placement by Dr. Taha bin Othman Alfaraa. This research explores the concept of international borders, stages of development of the international borders, the concept of nation and State, classification of international borders, functions of international borders, and placement of international borders. . Functions and Duties of the Border Guards and Coast Guards by Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Alfiki. This research reviews the geographic factors impacting State borders This book offers the recommendation of this seminar. Details follow: . Naif Arab University for Security Sciences is called to include borders related issues in its work programs through the convention of training courses, seminars and lectures. . There should be media programs aiming to educate Arab people with the duties and role of the border guards and coasts guards in the social security protection. .There should be coordination and exchange of expertise and information among the security bodies specialized in guarding the Arab borders.. The Arab agreements in the area of free movement of people and goods should be activated.
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