AUS and ADPIC sign MoU

Sets the stage for future collaboration in research, student development and capital project planning

The agreement, signed in mid-June by Dr Mohamed El-Tarhuni, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost at AUS, and His Excellency Engineer Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director General of ADPIC, sets the stage for future collaboration in research, student development and capital project planning.

As part of the MoU, which was signed during the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), the partners outline several broad areas of cooperation between AUS and ADPIC, including joint research, internship opportunities, student career events, and the integration of capital project management topics into selected academic courses at AUS. This collaboration directly supports ADPIC’s long-term roadmap to advance infrastructure innovation and develop a skilled national workforce. AUS and ADPIC officials also agreed on a draft framework for the future exchange of information and the development of project-specific agreements.

This partnership creates exciting new avenues for students to engage with real-world infrastructure challenges

“We are delighted to be partnering with ADPIC on this important initiative,” said Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of AUS. “This partnership creates exciting new avenues for our students to engage with real-world infrastructure challenges, while highlighting AUS’ ongoing strong commitment to supporting the UAE’s strategic development goals through our academic and research expertise.”

His Excellency Maysarah Mahmoud Eid, Director General of ADPIC, said: "This MoU with AUS is a strategic imperative for Abu Dhabi's future. Our infrastructure ambitions demand a pipeline of highly skilled, innovative talent, and this partnership directly cultivates that by creating an integrated ecosystem where cutting-edge research meets practical application. By bridging academia with real-world capital projects, we are building physical assets while investing in intellectual capital that will drive the next generation of urban development across the UAE”.

As the entity tasked with overseeing and coordinating all capital projects in the Emirate, ADPIC plays a pivotal role in shaping Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure priorities, opening up a wealth of opportunities for AUS students across disciplines, from engineering and architecture to business and public policy.

The MoU, which will remain in effect for two years, also promotes the inclusion of ADPIC expertise in student seminars and workshops and the exploration of future employment and training opportunities for AUS graduates.

The agreement represents a significant step forward for both institutions, facilitating the integration of academic and research expertise with national development priorities. In doing so, it reinforces the vital role of higher education in shaping the future of the UAE’s infrastructure landscape.