UOS, Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation sign agreement

The agreement, signed on behalf of the UOS by Dr Salah Taher Al Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs, and on behalf of Al Owais Cultural Foundation by Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Executive Director of the foundation, lays the groundwork for a collaborative partnership rooted in the exchange of knowledge, joint initiatives, and cultural engagement.

MoU sets out a shared vision for fostering innovation in Arab intellectual

The MoU sets out a shared vision for fostering innovation in Arab intellectual discourse through a variety of programs, publications, and events that reflect both parties’ commitment to advancing cultural dialogue and knowledge across the region. The partnership will facilitate the coordination of research endeavors, collaborative publishing projects, and the joint organization of conferences, exhibitions, and academic workshops. It also serves as a platform for developing unified strategies to support Arab scholarly and creative output, expand resource databases on intellectual and cultural figures, and embark on research projects that explore pressing regional topics.

A dynamic platform for constructive cooperation between academic and cultural institutions

Dr Salah Taher Al Haj described the agreement as a dynamic platform for constructive cooperation between academic and cultural institutions. He emphasized the UOS’s continuous efforts to expand its engagement with leading cultural organizations, noting that such partnerships can produce high-impact initiatives that reinforce both the scientific and cultural roles of the University at national and regional levels. He added that the University of Sharjah is deeply committed to using its academic strengths and expertise to serve the broader community through research, education, and cultural enrichment.

Reflecting on the significance of the agreement, Ibrahim Al Hashemi of the Al Owais Foundation expressed his pride in partnering with a leading institution like the University of Sharjah. He highlighted the University’s enduring role as a beacon of culture and scholarship in the Emirates and praised the alignment of its activities with the foundation’s mission to foster an open and progressive cultural environment. “This agreement celebrates an intersection where academic rigor meets cultural depth,” he said. “We look forward to implementing joint initiatives and benefiting from the knowledge and expertise of the UOS’s academic staff, thereby reinforcing intellectual output and embedding knowledge more deeply in society.”