His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the American University in Cairo (AUC) on Thursday morning in the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS.

The memorandum was officially signed by Dr. Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, and Dr. Ahmed Dallal, President of AUC.

This agreement sets the stage for collaboration on a variety of academic and strategic initiatives, including faculty and student exchanges, joint research projects, and coordinated research grant applications. It also aims to facilitate joint supervision of graduate students’ theses.

Further, the MoU outlines plans to develop dual degree programs and short-term academic offerings, organize international workshops, conferences, and seminars, and enhance curriculum development and teaching methodologies. Both universities will share institutional data for strategic benchmarking, provide mutual access to library resources within copyright guidelines, and offer training and consulting services.

During the signing event, discussions also touched on enhancing academic and research cooperation between the universities. Participants highlighted the significance of expanding partnerships in education, training, and innovation to forge new avenues for collaboration and improve academic programs while exchanging expertise and knowledge.

His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and the AUC delegation exchanged commemorative gifts in appreciation of His Highness's warm hospitality and his unwavering support for educational and academic advancement, along with scientific research.