ICESCO and ESRC sign MoU to boost research and innovation

A shared vision for academic collaboration

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the 2nd International Conference on Civilisational Dialogue and Tolerance, held in Abu Dhabi under the theme "Empowering Youth for a Tolerant Future". The event brought together a distinguished group of officials, academics, and researchers from around the world. 

Representing ICESCO, H.E. Salem Omar Salem, Director of the Regional Office in Sharjah, signed the agreement, while Dr. Firas Habbal, president of ESRC and Vice Chairman of its Board of Trustees, signed on behalf of the centre. Dr Habbal highlighted that this partnership reflects the centre’s commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation through collaboration with leading international organisations. He emphasised that the MoU will create new opportunities for academic cooperation and support research initiatives that promote dialogue and mutual understanding. 

Strengthening research, innovation, and global dialogue

This agreement underscores the UAE’s and Sharjah’s leading role in supporting international efforts to advance scientific research and tolerance. It also reflects ICESCO’s commitment to enhancing higher education and research while empowering academic institutions to develop solutions to global challenges in line with rapid scientific and technological transformations. 

H.E. Salem Omar Salem stated that signing the MoU aligns with the regional office’s mission to foster scientific research, innovation, and collaboration with top academic institutions. He described the partnership as a significant step towards knowledge integration, enabling the exchange of expertise and the development of joint research initiatives to tackle global challenges. 

He further emphasised that ICESCO believes in the power of science to promote dialogue and tolerance, shaping a future that fosters mutual understanding among Islamic nations and beyond in the fields of education, science, and culture. 

Dr Firas Habbal remarked:  "At ESRC, we believe that scientific research is the foundation for building a more tolerant and sustainable future. This partnership with ICESCO marks a pivotal step towards strengthening academic collaboration and developing innovative research projects that offer practical solutions to global challenges. Investing in research and innovation is an investment in future generations—empowering them to drive change and uphold the values of dialogue and intercultural understanding."

 ICESCO and ESRC partner to advance research and innovation 

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) and Emirates Scholar Research Centre (ESRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance academic collaboration, innovation, and scientific research. The agreement aims to establish a new model for addressing global challenges through knowledge exchange and joint research initiatives. 

The signing took place during the 2nd International Conference on Civilisational Dialogue and Tolerance in Abu Dhabi, under the theme "Empowering Youth for a Tolerant Future." 

H.E. Salem Omar Salem, Director of ICESCO’s Regional Office in Sharjah, and Dr Firas Habbal, President of ESRC, signed the MoU, emphasising the role of research in promoting dialogue and mutual understanding. The agreement aligns with Sharjah’s and the UAE’s commitment to advancing scientific research and tolerance on a global scale. 

Both parties highlighted that the partnership will foster innovation, support higher education, and create opportunities for collaborative research to tackle global challenges. They reaffirmed that investing in research is investing in future generations, empowering them to drive change and promote intercultural dialogue.