UoS marks graduation of Chinese students

In a vibrant celebration of academic achievement and cross-cultural exchange, the University of Sharjah (UoS) has marked the graduation of the third cohort of Chinese students from its Arabic Language and Culture Programme, part of the Silk Road initiative for the 2024/2025 academic year.

This year’s programme, organised by the Language Institute in collaboration with the Office of International Relations, drew participants from Zhejiang Gongshang University and Beijing Language and Culture University, two of China’s leading academic institutions.

The graduation ceremony was attended by Prof. Yousef Haik, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, alongside Oubo Qian, Consul-General of the Chinese Embassy in the UAE, Dr. Asmaa Awad, Director of the Language Institute, as well as members of the academic staff and representatives from the Chinese Embassy.

Prof. Haik, in his address, praised the Chinese students for their remarkable proficiency in Arabic, describing their success as a testament to the fruitful academic partnership between the University of Sharjah and its Chinese counterparts.

He emphasised that such achievements reflect the University’s commitment to advancing Arabic language instruction for non-native speakers and fostering robust scientific and cultural exchange.

Looking ahead, Prof. Haik expressed the University’s eagerness to welcome more Chinese students, particularly as the institution expands its academic offerings in public policy, international relations, and political science.

In her turn, Oubo Qian, Consul-General of the Chinese Embassy, extended her gratitude to the University of Sharjah for its unwavering dedication and productive collaboration with Chinese educational institutions.

She commended the University’s pioneering role in supporting Chinese students and providing a multicultural academic environment, describing the programme as a model for successful cultural exchange between China and the UAE. Qian also voiced her hope for deeper partnerships through future joint academic and training initiatives.

Dr. Asmaa Awad, Director of the Language Institute, highlighted the program’s impressive trajectory since its launch in 2019. She noted that its success has broadened cooperation with numerous Chinese universities and that the curriculum encompasses a diverse array of academic courses, including literature, translation, culture, and heritage.

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