Sultan Bin Ahmed, Egyptian minister discuss partnership
- Last updated: August 17, 2025 | 10:59
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), had a meeting on Saturday with Dr Mohamed Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Egypt at the ministry’s office in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed shared warm greetings from His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. He expressed pride in the strong ties between the UAE, especially Sharjah, and Egypt.
The Deputy Ruler of Sharjah highlighted how their successful collaboration in education and research is helping to advance higher education in both countries, benefiting their people and communities.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed praised the work of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for its efforts in establishing a branch of the UoS in Cairo.
He highlighted that the UoS is recognised as one of the top universities in the Arab world. The decision to open this branch in Egypt first was based on Egypt’s strong reputation in education.
Dr Ashour warmly greeted Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed and highlighted the strong relationship between Egypt and the UAE.
He shared Egypt’s hope to deepen this connection by enhancing collaboration in education and research between the two countries.
Dr Ashour emphasised how crucial it is to support collaboration in academics and research between educational institutions in Egypt and the UAE.
He emphasised the need to enhance communication between the two nations to foster more opportunities for scientific collaboration.
These efforts aim to meet the needs of both countries and help develop skills and knowledge in their people.
The two sides talked about how to improve collaboration between the UoS and universities in Egypt.
They explored ways to share knowledge and teachers, as well as ideas for creating joint programs that benefit students and meet the needs of the job market.
They talked about creating opportunities for students to visit between the UoS and universities in Egypt.
These visits would allow students to explore different educational programmes and participate in various academic and cultural activities.
This collaboration aims to enrich their learning and personal growth by providing diverse experiences.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed and the Egyptian minister discussed ways to collaborate more closely in scientific research.
They suggested ideas like starting joint research projects and holding special conferences and workshops. These activities aim to promote new ideas and knowledge, addressing challenges facing society and science.
The meeting was attended by Dr Mansour Mohammed Bin Nassar, legal advisor for Sharjah government and Member of the Board of Trustees of the UoS; Hassan Yaqoub Al Mansouri, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Media Council; and Dr Hamid Majul Al Nuaimi, Advisor to the President of the UoS.
From the Egyptian side, Dr Abdul Wahab Ezzat, Secretary of the Private Universities Council; Dr Mohamed Al Sharqawi, Assistant Minister for Policies and Economic Affairs; and Dr Adel Abdel Ghaffar, Media Advisor and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Recently, Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed attended the Spring 2025 graduation ceremony.
Held at the University City Hall, the event celebrated the achievements of 284 undergraduate students.
The ceremony began with the UAE national anthem and a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a speech from Professor Issam El-Din Ajami, Chancellor of the UoS.
Ajami expressed pride in the graduates, extending gratitude to their families and faculty members for their support and dedication.
He also thanked Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed for his unwavering support of the university and its mission to provide a pioneering educational environment that blends tradition with modernity.
Ajami highlighted the visionary leadership of Dr Sheikh Sultan, who founded the university on firm academic foundations.
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