The University of Sharjah (UoS) and Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for strategic cooperation to strengthen their social and developmental roles in empowering young people and emerging leaders and in developing their leadership and creative capacities. The agreement was signed at the University by H.E. Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, and H.E. Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi, Director General of Rubu’ Qarn.

 During the signing ceremony, Prof. Agamy welcomed Sheikha Jawaher and expressed his great enthusiasm for the agreement. “The University is not an entity isolated from society,” he said. “Its value extends beyond its walls to reach society and influence it. This is the approach instilled by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, and Ruler of Sharjah, when he established Sharjah University City and provided it with all the elements that make it integrated, allowing it to become embedded in society and have a positive impact. This approach is supported and reinforced today by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah.”

Prof. Agamy added that UoS currently offers 159 academic programs, all of which contribute directly or indirectly to preparing a generation capable of assuming leadership and innovation. He commended Rubu’ Qarn’s role in supporting the University’s mission through its programs and said the partnership is expected to yield additional high-quality initiatives that benefit young people, emerging leaders and society more broadly.

Sheikha Jawaher thanked the University of Sharjah for its warm welcome and hospitality. “I am pleased to be at the University and to sign this memorandum, which is in line with the directives of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah on the importance of community partnerships,” she said. “We hope that this agreement will be the beginning of greater future cooperation and partnership, Allah willing.” She added that cooperation with UoS would play a major role in developing young people’s skills. The agreement, she said, opens the door to developing specialized training and educational programs, provides members and graduates of Rubu’ Qarn with educational and academic opportunities, and involves university students in the foundation’s initiatives and volunteer and community programs, thereby strengthening their spirit of initiative and sense of social responsibility.

The areas of cooperation outlined in the agreement include conducting joint scientific and applied research on leadership, innovation and talent development; launching research scholarships and joint awards; establishing business incubators, accelerators and innovation laboratories; and supporting social entrepreneurship and youth projects. The parties will also design specialized training programs in leadership, project management and future skills, and develop specialized programs in artificial intelligence, data analytics and emerging technologies.

The agreement further calls for developing joint digital platforms to manage programs and measure their impact, exchanging faculty members, experts and trainers, supporting the production of media and creative content for young people, and coordinating the organization of relevant conferences and forums.