Sultan Al Qasimi chairs UFK Board of Trustees meeting

During the morning meeting on Monday, His Highness chaired the Khorfakkan University Board of Trustees at the university's headquarters. His Highness emphasized the university's significant role in fostering social interaction within the city and underscored the impact of its programs and activities on the city's scientific and cultural landscape, as well as its contribution to the promotion of values and social cohesion. His Highness stressed the importance of creating an environment conducive to the holistic development of male and female students and emphasized the continual need to align university initiatives with the community's needs while upholding its fundamental principles and fostering unity.

His Highness granted approval for the establishment of an integrated sports complex to accommodate various internal and external sports. Additionally, approval was given for the university's budget for the upcoming year, along with the reports of the council's committees, including the academic, financial, compliance, auditing, and financial resources development committees. His Highness also issued directives for conducting standard comparisons of the university's study plans with those of leading educational institutions, aimed at enhancing academic programs.

The council deliberated on various subjects pertaining to the university's forthcoming plans and the most crucial scientific partnerships aimed at enhancing the university's academic and research programs. Additionally, it scrutinized regular reports concerning the university's performance.
Dr. Ali Abdullah Al Naqbi, Chancellor of UFK, presented a comprehensive report detailing the university's advancements and accomplishments in alignment with the established objectives of the Board of Trustees. The report encompassed the progress across various departments and administrative functions, as well as the enhancement of the academic framework within the authorized study programs.
His Highness visited the university and made a stop at the female students' lounge, where he engaged with a group of female students. His Highness offered valuable advice on maximizing the use of the university's resources and emphasized the importance of pursuing knowledge and sciences offered by the institution.

His Highness received a detailed briefing on the progress of the university projects, which encompass the construction of accommodations for male and female students, the development of the Khorfakkan Marine Research Institute, and the proposed design for an aquarium project.
His Highness also toured the university’s library, which has undergone a redesign and expansion to align with the university's growth. The aim is to provide an exceptional learning environment equipped with comprehensive services and facilities. The redesigned space incorporates various engineering elements to optimize the use of available areas, facilitate smooth navigation, and reinforce its role as a valuable academic resource for students.

The library's modern expansion project aimed to increase its capacity to accommodate over 230 students. It included three designated reading areas, three sections for bookshelves, two electronic libraries, discussion rooms for nine individuals, a closed lecture hall for 22 students, and an open debate area for 16 students. Additionally, the expansion encompassed establishing separate study spaces for male and female students, a seating area, a café, and administrative offices.
His Highness concluded his tour with a visit to the students' lounge, where he engaged with a group of students. The students extended a warm welcome to His Highness and conveyed their delight in being part of the university, highlighting the institution's exceptional academic resources and programs.

The meeting was attended by: Eng. Ali bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Public Works Department; Hana Saif Abdullah Al Suwaidi chairs the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority; Dr. Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority; Brigadier Dr. Mohammed Khamis Al Othmani, Director General of the Sharjah Police Science Academy; Dr. Hamid Majul Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah; Dr. Hashim Abdullah bin Sarhan Al Zaabi, Chancellor of the Sharjah Maritime Academy; Dr. Ali Abdullah Al Naqbi, Chancellor of  University of Khorfakkan; Issa Saif bin Hanzel, Director of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah; Eng. Abdulrahman Al Naqbi, Director of Khorfakkan Municipality, Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Al Shehhi, Member of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Professor Stuart Bearhop, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global Engagement and Professor of Animal Ecology at the University of Exeter.