His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS) has stressed the importance of scientific research methods in serving the community and humankind.
Sheikh Sultan said that these methods should be a means to communicate with prestigious universities in scientific research to help follow the right path.
He added that when Europe wanted to achieve progress and emerge from the darkness, it sought the help of the Arabs and Muslims. When reading about the history from that era, "we feel proud that we have roots and that we belong to Islam, the instrument of enlightenment that led Europe out of darkness."
Sheikh Sultan made these remarks while attending the UOS Alumni Association’s annual ceremony, held at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre on Wednesday.
His Highness said that the University of Sharjah is among the universities attempting to be at the forefront and that the right means to develop it should be provided. He went on to say that UOS graduates have proven to be highly qualified in their endeavours in the work market and this reflects positively on the position of their university.
His Highness further said that since universities’ progress is measured by scientific research, they have developed students but lingered behind in the field of scientific research.
After the graduation of 23,000 students, he said, he believes it is worthy that the UOS has in its ranks scientists and researchers. The university needs a plan to produce more scientists and useful scientific research, Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi said.
"We should hone the skills of the qualified graduates. This can be achieved through observing and following up students from the very first year of university study, motivating and encouraging them and instilling in them the importance of scientific research," he added.
Sheikh Dr Sultan honored the patrons of UOS Alumni Association’s ceremony. He also received a present from the chairman of the association.