UOS welcomes delegation from Russia’s Financial University

During the reception, Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy extended a warm welcome to Prof. Prokofiev and his accompanying delegation on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah. He then provided a comprehensive overview of the University’s distinguished academic journey since its establishment in 1997, highlighting its growth into the largest university in the UAE. He noted that UOS currently hosts over 20,500 students across 15 academic colleges and offers 140 academic programs. He also underscored the University’s prestigious standing in global rankings and its holistic approach to education, learning, and research, positioning it as a leading academic institution in the region.

The visit, attended by Prof. Mammar Bettayeb, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies, Prof. Ilhan Ozturk, Dean of the College of Business Administration, and Prof. Abdelaziz Soufyane, Director of the International Relations Office, featured discussions on potential collaborations. Key areas of discussion included academic and research partnerships, opportunities for knowledge and cultural exchange, faculty and student exchange programs, and joint research publications, conferences, and symposia. The Russian delegation also expressed interest in collaborating on developing academic programs and joint research on Islamic banking, Islamic financial management, and financial technology, particularly in its integration with Artificial Intelligence.