The University of Sharjah (UoS) has entered into a cooperation agreement with the University of Al Dhaid to enroll and admit the 473 students currently studying at Al Dhaid University. Under this agreement, UoS will offer comprehensive support and facilities, award academic degrees, and manage the coordination of faculty and administrative staff.
Additionally, the agreement stipulates that both parties will cooperate in providing access to information technology and library resources, ensuring the optimal use of equipment, facilities, and scientific laboratories, and providing logistical support related to the academic programmes and courses.
The agreement was signed by Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of UoS, and Dr. Aisha Abu Shlaibi, Chancellor of the University of Al Dhaid. The signing ceremony was attended by numerous vice-chancellors, department heads, and administrative members from both institutions. Al Naimiy expressed the University of Sharjah's commitment to offering comprehensive support to Al Dhaid University, which provides new academic programs tailored to the community's evolving needs.
Dr. Aisha Abu Shlaibi expressed her pride in Al Dhaid University continuing its academic journey under the auspices of the University of Sharjah. She emphasized that Al Dhaid University offers a diverse range of new programs across its colleges, with a focus on agriculture, environment, food, and animal resources.
The move is in accordance with Decree-Law No. (1) of 2024 regarding the organization of Al Dhaid University under Article (14) of this law. It stipulates that the UoS be assigned to take all academic, administrative, and financial measures to enable Al Dhaid University to fully operate during a transitional period not exceeding three years, starting at the beginning of the fall semester for the academic year 2024/2025 and ending at the end of the summer semester for 2026/2027.
