His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Chancellor of UAE University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy, in order to establish bonds of cooperation in the areas of common interest to achieve Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 to diversify the economy, and work to achieve benefits for the two parties through the capabilities and expertise that complement each other.
His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan stressed that “this cooperation is part of our commitment as national institutions that positively contribute in the development of the State, and the University is significantly seeking to strengthen the strategic ties with the leading community organizations, in order to achieve its vision and strategy and push towards an effective and distinguished partnership with the national institutions and bodies , which will positively reflect on the student, and this agreement also contributes to supporting research, innovation, and investment, and utilizing the human capacity in building a knowledge society, and achieving the common national goals in the field of economy and development”.
His Excellency also stressed that the UAE University plays an important role in the progress and prosperity of the State, as the first national university, and it is constantly working to develop the capacity of scientific research and innovation in the areas of national and regional significance, and strengthen partnerships with the various institutions of society, by emphasizing its leading role in the transfer of knowledge and skills to serve the community, and effectively contributing to the development of innovative solutions to the challenges facing society, which is reflected in a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding with various sectors of community institutions. This is evident through its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy to find innovative research solutions in specialized areas, which will enhance the wealth of knowledge in society and achieve initiatives and activities that establish a common pioneering work based on creativity, excellence and innovation.
For his part, His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori stressed the importance of strengthening the fruitful and constructive cooperation between the administrative and scientific governmental institutions in the scientific research fields, qualification of competencies, and creation of national cadres to reach a competitive and diversified Emirati-led economy, and the parties will cooperate in various areas of common interest; studies and scientific research and professional consulting in the field of economic sector, as well as providing practical and field training for the university students in their respective fields, through the training programs for the Ministry’s staff, and cooperation in the preparation of studies and policies related to innovation and the knowledge economy.