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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
HBMSU expands global presence by exploring academic cooperation opportunities in Uzbekistan
As part of its ongoing efforts to expand its network of academic partnerships and foster cross-border knowledge exchange, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), led by its Chancellor, His Excellency Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, conducted an official visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the visit, H.E. Dr. Al Awar met with H.E. Shuhrukh Hajji Akbarovich Daliyev, First Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, along with senior officials and academic leaders from across the country. The discussions focused on establishing a strategic cooperation framework in the fields of smart learning, the development of joint academic programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, launching collaborative research initiatives, and promoting the use of digital education technologies to support the educational transformation in Uzbekistan. Dr. Al Awar also presented an overview of HBMSU's 23-year journey in pioneering smart education and its strategic approach to integrating advanced technologies and artificial intelligence into interactive learning environments aligned with the needs of the future. The visit included a series of productive meetings with senior representatives of leading Uzbek universities, including the National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent State Pedagogical University, and Tashkent State University of Economics, in addition to high-level discussions with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, and the Agency for Innovative Development. In his official meeting with H.E. Daliyev—one of Uzbekistan's most prominent academic figures and policy-makers—both parties emphasized the importance of exchanging expertise and drawing on successful educational models. The Uzbek side expressed appreciation for HBMSU's leadership in digital transformation and smart learning and voiced their interest in adopting best practices from the UAE to enhance the quality of higher education in Uzbekistan. H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar reaffirmed that building sustainable knowledge partnerships is a core pillar of HBMSU's strategic vision, highlighting that collaboration with Uzbekistan's academic sector represents a significant milestone in the University's efforts to amplify its international impact and reinforce the UAE's status as a global hub for educational innovation. This visit reflects the University's steadfast commitment to its strategy as a globally oriented institution, placing smart learning at the heart of its mission while building knowledge cooperation frameworks that prepare academic communities for the challenges of the future. For further information, please contact: Orient Planet Group (OPG) Email: media@ Website:
Zawya
11-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah Chamber unlocks global opportunities for developing national competencies, signs partnership agreements in Spain to enhance academic and training programs
Sharjah, The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by its Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), successfully concluded its official visit to the Kingdom of Spain. The tour aimed to strengthen academic and training partnerships and broaden avenues of cooperation in empowering national talent and enhancing leadership and management competencies. The initiative also focused on promoting expertise and knowledge exchange with distinguished Spain-based academic and research institutions. The Chamber's delegation was led by Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for the Support Services Sector at SCCI, and comprised Amal Abdullah Al Ali, Director of STDCl, as well as senior officials and representatives from both entities. The visit culminated in the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with the University of Navarra, one of Europe's leading institutions in management, communication, and academic research. The agreement aims to develop joint academic and training programs, facilitate expert and academic exchange visits, and support the international accreditation of STDCl's offerings, thereby elevating program quality and aligning with global trends in leadership development. The partnership agreement was formally signed by Maryam Saif Al Shamsi and Jaime García del Barrio, General Director of the Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) at the University of Navarra, during an official signing ceremony held at the university's headquarters in Madrid. The signing was attended by Amal Abdullah Al Ali; Khaled Maqlad, President of Future Academy and STDCl's Academic Advisor; and H.E Ibrahim Ali Al Nuaimi, Head of Political Affairs, Media, and Public Diplomacy at the UAE Embassy in Spain. Also present were Elena Belzunce, Director of Development at ICS; and Ramzi Jazmati, Director of Development for the Middle East and North Africa at the University of Navarra. The Sharjah Chamber delegation also signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Salamanca, one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious universities. The partnership aims to enhance joint academic and training programs, facilitate the exchange of expertise and scholarly visits, and strengthen the international accreditation of STDCl's programs, in line with the Centre's vision to become a global hub for leadership development and institutional innovation. In her remarks, Maryam Saif Al Shamsi said that the Sharjah Chamber's visit to Spain comes as part of its ongoing and dedicated efforts to enhance the global accreditation of the Sharjah Training and Development Centre and elevate the international quality benchmarks of its academic and training programs. She highlighted the cooperation agreement with the University of Navarra as a strategic milestone that supports STDCl's initiatives and reflects the Sharjah Chamber's strong commitment to empowering national talent with global competencies and world-class expertise to lead future development agendas. For her part, Amal Abdullah Al Ali stated that the partnership agreement signed by Sharjah Training and Development Centre with the University of Navarra aligns with the Centre's mission and ambitious vision to train and develop human capital across public and private sector institutions in the UAE. She emphasized STDCl's commitment to delivering world-class training programs and courses that cover the latest skills in advanced management, effective communication, and impactful leadership. As part of its visit program, the Sharjah Training and Development Centre organized a training workshop titled "Design Thinking', held within SCCI's Strategic Business Leadership program at the University of Granada. The workshop was part of a series of field training initiatives regularly implemented by the Centre to strengthen executive leadership and enhance institutional transformation capabilities through cutting-edge leadership methodologies. The session explored design thinking principles and tools as a user-centered framework and effective methodology for addressing complex business challenges, fostering empathetic thinking, generating innovative ideas, and iterative problem-solving. It featured strong participation from senior executives, who demonstrated high engagement through applied exercises and hands-on activities that reflected real operational scenarios. The visit also included a high-level meeting with H.E Ibrahim Ali Al Nuaimi, Head of Political Affairs, Media, and Public Diplomacy at the UAE Embassy in Spain. The meeting highlighted STDCl's strategic efforts to secure international accreditation for its training and academic programs, underscored by recently concluded agreements with four distinguished Spanish institutions. These partnerships are designed to facilitate the exchange of expertise and support the delivery of internationally accredited programs, reinforcing the Centre's position as a key hub for leadership development, organizational innovation, and institutional excellence in the UAE. During the meeting, Al Nuaimi praised the efforts of the Sharjah Chamber and the Sharjah Training and Development Center in building impactful international partnerships the reflect the UAE's ambitious vision in leadership education, training, and cross-border knowledge exchange. Furthermore, the Sharjah Chamber delegation conducted a field visit to the main campus of the University of Granada, one of the oldest universities in Spain and Europe, with the aim of strengthening knowledge partnerships and fostering global leadership collaborations. During the visit, the delegation met with several university officials with whom they explored advanced academic experiences and research practices in the fields of leadership and strategic management. Delegation members welcomed the visit as a strategic milestone in advancing academic and training cooperation between academic institutions and training centers, highlighting its potential to foster cross-border collaboration in leadership development. They stressed the importance of leveraging international experiences and global best practices in driving institutional transformation and cultivating future leaders. The Sharjah Chamber's tour concluded with a site visit to the University of Granada's Archaeological Restoration Center, in addition to the Alhambra Palace in Granada city, one of the world's most iconic historical landmarks.
South China Morning Post
07-05-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
US House approves restrictions on partnerships between US and Chinese universities
A Republican bill that could severely restrict partnerships between American and Chinese universities passed the full US House of Representatives with bipartisan support on Wednesday, while policymakers also signalled interest in limits on other possible Chinese threats to US national security. Advertisement The bill , which would prevent US universities from receiving Department of Homeland Security funding if they 'have a relationship' with certain Chinese universities, including those tied to China's top science institute, advanced 266-153, with only Democrats voting against it. It would need to pass the full Senate before it could be sent to US President Donald Trump for signing into law. 'It's been proven that the [Chinese Communist Party] does use programmes like Confucius Institutes not to build bridges or promote culture, as they may say, but to expand their influence inside the United States for malign purposes,' Representative August Pfluger, the Texas Republican who is the bill's primary sponsor, said on the floor on Wednesday. Representative Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the senior Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, spoke in support of the bill but also warned of its potential overreach. Advertisement 'House Democrats do not want to see legitimate academic activity between the United States and China hindered,' he said.
