Sultan Bin Ahmed praises remarkable progress of UoS

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), and Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, chaired the 59th meeting of the Board on Wednesday at his office at the university’s headquarters.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed welcomed the Board members, appreciating their constructive efforts and supportive views on the university’s remarkable progress at various academic, research, and administrative levels.

He extended his thanks and appreciation to Dr Hamid Majul Al Nuaimi for his significant efforts in leading the university during the past period, which contributed to the university’s development in various fields.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed praised the University’s progress and its continued efforts to maintain its prestigious status among universities.

This is achieved through the continuous development of the scientific research system and the alignment of its academic programmes with global developments and modern technological advancements, in line with the needs of the business sector, 21st-century skills, and the future aspirations of students.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed expressed his pride in the university’s remarkable progress in applied scientific research aimed at serving and developing the community, and in the university’s advancement in various international rankings.

He affirmed his pride in the distinguished position the university has attained locally, regionally, and globally.

He also expressed his special appreciation to the faculty members for their significant efforts over the past period, through meetings and interactive workshops.

These efforts aimed to evaluate the university’s performance and develop recommendations for continuous improvement and development, by devising executive action plans to ensure the university maintains its prestigious academic standing and reputation, and its leadership at the national and regional levels.

The Board approved the university’s operating budget for the 2025-2026 academic year, amounting to Dhs1.27 billion.

The Board also approved the graduation of a new batch of students who have completed their graduation requirements by the end of the spring semester of 2024-2025.

This total number of graduates is 2,026, including 1,643 bachelor’s degrees, 16 postgraduate diplomas, 302 master’s degrees, and 65 doctoral degrees.

The Board of Trustees also approved several new academic programmes that meet the needs of the changing labour market and provide the necessary competencies for development, thus supporting the economic and social growth

of the country and the region. These programmes include: a Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership in Higher Education, a Master of Interior Architecture in Adaptive Reuse, a Master of Science in Safety Engineering, a Master of Science in Innovation and Construction Management, a Master of Laws and Economics, a Professional Master in Shari’a Supervision and Auditing, and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.

The Board also approved the establishment of two research centres: the Exeter-Sharjah Centre for Global Studies, which aims to help support interaction and communication between communities and their impact on various aspects of life.

The second is the Centre for Advanced Biotechnology, which aims to support advanced interdisciplinary research and enhance international cooperation in vital areas related to sustainable development, innovation, and creativity, and to contribute to achieving research objectives in many important fields, especially in biotechnology.

The Board approved the promotion of 22 faculty members, including 8 to the rank of full professor and 14 to associate professor.

This reflects the University’s commitment to supporting its academic competencies and enhancing its educational and research standing, and is in appreciation of the influential scientific research provided by faculty members, their adoption of modern teaching and learning methods, and their efforts in serving and developing the community.

The Board reviewed a report by Dr Essam Al-Din Ajami, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, which addressed the University’s performance and achievements during the 2024-2025 academic year.

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