SHARJAH, 15th May 2025 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the American University in Cairo (AUC) on Thursday morning.
Upon arrival at the university campus, His Highness was warmly greeted by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, along with Mark Turnage, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of AUC, and several high-ranking officials from both institutions.
The memorandum was officially signed by Dr. Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, and Dr. Ahmed Dallal, President of AUC.
This agreement sets the stage for collaboration on a variety of academic and strategic initiatives, including faculty and student exchanges, joint research projects, and coordinated research grant applications. It also aims to facilitate joint supervision of graduate students’ theses.
Further, the MoU outlines plans to develop dual degree programmes and short-term academic offerings, organise international workshops, conferences, and seminars, and enhance curriculum development and teaching methodologies. Both universities will share institutional data for strategic benchmarking, provide mutual access to library resources within copyright guidelines, and offer training and consulting services.
The partnership signifies a strategic alliance between two prestigious institutions dedicated to advancing higher education through global collaboration. Areas of focus include faculty exchanges, joint research efforts, dual degree programmes, and benchmarking strategies.
Through this memorandum, both parties aspire to create a robust platform for innovation, talent development, and substantial academic impact. They aim to establish a model that showcases the role of regional universities in shaping the future of education.
During the signing event, discussions also touched on enhancing academic and research cooperation between the universities. Participants highlighted the significance of expanding partnerships in education, training, and innovation to forge new avenues for collaboration and improve academic programmes while exchanging expertise and knowledge.
The Ruler of Sharjah and the AUC delegation exchanged commemorative gifts in appreciation of His Highness' warm hospitality and his unwavering support for educational and academic advancement, along with scientific research.