He emphasized his keenness on the excellence of national cadres in various disciplines

Hamdan bin Zayed: Education is a top priority for the President of the State

Hamdan bin Zayed while presiding over the meeting of the new Abu Dhabi University Board of Trustees.

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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Abu Dhabi University, stressed that education is a top priority for His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, as his vision represents a strong motivation for educational institutions to launch to global horizons, including It meets the leadership’s ambitions regarding the excellence of our national cadres armed with science and knowledge in various prominent scientific disciplines that embody the roadmap for a bright future during the next 50 years, foremost of which are health sciences, advanced technology, engineering sciences, artificial intelligence, cyber security and other disciplines that enhance the leadership of the UAE education system in competitiveness indicators. International.

His Highness pointed out that His Highness the President of the State's patronage of the educational and scientific research process in particular in the higher education institutions in the country is a qualitative leap for this sector, which represents an essential pillar for continuing the excellence of our development process in the various economic, technical and industrial sectors to keep pace with the era of science and knowledge, pointing out to His Highness that The importance of the role of scientific research during the next stage in finding innovative solutions to the challenges of the era, and the need to employ the expertise of academics and researchers in finding effective solutions to them.

This came when His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan chaired the meeting of the new Abu Dhabi University Board of Trustees.

His Highness thanked the former members of the Board of Trustees for their fruitful efforts during their term of membership in the Board, which contributed to the university's continuation of its pioneering role locally and internationally.

His Highness stressed the importance of the pioneering role played by Abu Dhabi University as a national institution that takes the best scientific and applied practices in teaching and scientific research, quality educational performance, excellence in outcomes and community service, pointing out that the university has succeeded since its inception in 2003 in recording outstanding scientific achievements, which qualifies it To launch towards the next fifty with a strong will and firm determination to be at the forefront of distinguished higher education institutions locally, regionally and internationally, and to continue developing its academic strategy, especially in international rankings and scientific research and anticipating the needs of the National Development Agenda and the UAE Centennial 2071, and the related offering of academic disciplines and programs And launching giant research projects, in cooperation with the most prestigious academic expertise houses, in a way that enhances the economic prosperity witnessed by the country.

His Highness and the council members were briefed on Abu Dhabi University’s 2027 vision, which included a number of themes, initiatives and strategic projects, including creating an educational and academic environment that enhances student excellence in teaching and learning, as well as enhancing the university’s position and global leadership, launching a comprehensive strategy for scientific research, innovation, future foresight, and continuing to support the efforts of the university. University in this regard.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan was also briefed on the efforts of the university and the distinction of its record in the field of scientific research, praising the university for doubling the number of scientific research papers in the Scopus index, the internationally known database specialized in prestigious scientific research, to reach 2125 scientific research papers, and 20 patents. An invention obtained by the university during the last period.

His Highness approved a number of proposals for the academic programs that the university will offer after obtaining final approvals from the Commission for Academic Accreditation in the Ministry of Education, including in the bachelor’s degree management of food security, renewable and sustainable energy, health informatics and communications, and in the master’s degree in cybersecurity, financial technology and strategic digital transformation. On the lists of graduates for the current academic year.

His Highness and the members of the Council valued the opening of the new campus in Al Ain, which bore the name of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, stressing the university's pride in this achievement, which represents an addition and a qualitative leap for the university's march during the coming period.

"Mohammed bin Zayed's vision represents a strong impetus for educational institutions to launch to global horizons."

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