Sharjah 24: The University of Sharjah (UOS) has signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Al Dhaid. This is in accordance with Decree Law No. (1) of 2024 regarding the organisation of Al Dhaid University, under Article (14) of this law, which stipulates that the University of Sharjah be assigned to take all academic, administrative, and financial measures to enable Al Dhaid University to fully operate during a transitional period not exceeding three years, starting at the beginning of the fall semester for the academic year 2024/2025 and ending at the end of the summer semester for the academic year 2026/2027.
The agreement was signed by His Excellency Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of UOS, and Dr. Aisha Abu Shlaibi, Chancellor of the University of Al Dhaid. The signing ceremony was attended by several vice-chancellors, department heads, and administrative members from both universities.
The agreement stipulates joint cooperation and coordination between the two parties in the areas of registration and admission for the 473 students currently enrolled at Al Dhaid University, providing all forms of support and facilities, granting academic degrees, and coordinating faculty and administrative members’ affairs. Additionally, the agreement stipulates that both parties will cooperate in providing access to information technology and library resources, ensuring the optimal use of equipment, facilities, and scientific laboratories, and providing logistical support related to the academic programmes and courses.
Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy conveyed the greetings of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, and expressed his happiness at signing the agreement, which enhances cooperation between the two parties and facilitates the exchange of expertise and knowledge. Prof. Hamid Al Naimiy affirmed the University of Sharjah's readiness to provide all forms of support and facilities to Al Dhaid University, which offers new academic programmes that meet the growing needs of the community. He also underscored UOS’s infrastructure in the fields of research and community service, and highlighted its global rankings and achievements in various academic and research fields at the local, regional, and international levels.
For her part, Dr. Aisha Abu Shlaibi emphasised the University of Sharjah’s commitment to providing continuous support to Al Dhaid University to advance the educational process. She expressed her pride in Al Dhaid University continuing its journey as an academic institution under the umbrella of the University of Sharjah. She highlighted that Al Dhaid University offers a variety of new programmes across its colleges focusing on agriculture, environment, food, and animal resources, equipping students with the required knowledge and skills to develop essential competencies, enrich their hands-on experience, and prepare them for their future careers.
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