Sultan Al Qasimi chairs the meeting of the Permanent Executive Committee of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, Chairman of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired, Monday morning, the meeting of the Council’s Permanent Executive Committee, at its headquarters in the University City.

The meeting discussed a number of topics concerned with enhancing academic performance in educational institutions and ways to develop them, and pursuing cooperation between Sharjah universities and international universities, in a way that enhances the quality of education and scientific research, supports the exchange of academic experiences and knowledge, and develops educational programs and keeps pace with best international practices and standards.

The Council adopted development directions aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of emerging universities in the emirate in attracting distinguished academic and research talents locally and internationally, and building a sustainable and stimulating academic environment for innovation and scientific production, which contributes to supporting the stability of teaching staff and improving the quality of higher education and its outcomes, in line with the emirate’s vision and future directions in developing the higher education and scientific research sector.

The Council directed to enhance the use of modern educational technologies and advanced digital solutions in the academic process, in a way that contributes to developing the students’ educational experience, providing a more flexible and interactive educational environment, and supporting self- and continuous learning, in addition to raising the efficiency of academic achievement and enabling students to benefit from digital educational tools in accordance with international best practices.

The Council discussed offering more specialized programs in the emirate’s universities, to meet the needs of the future labor market, enhance academic diversity and provide specific specializations that support various sectors, in addition to following up on partnerships and academic cooperation between the Emirate of Sharjah and foreign universities, which enhances the exchange of experiences and knowledge between educational institutions, and supports the quality of education and scientific research in accordance with the best international standards.

The meeting was attended, alongside His Highness, by the Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah, Dr. Mansour bin Nassar, the President of the Sharjah Education Academy, Dr. Muhaddith Yahya Al Hashemi, the Secretary-General of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Aisha Bu Khater Al Shamsi, the Advisor to the President of the University of Sharjah, Dr. Hamid Majoul Al Nuaimi, and the Advisor for Higher Education Affairs at the Sharjah Private Education Authority, Dr. Muhammad Yousef Bani Yas.