Dubai, UAE : The British University in Dubai (BUiD) has agreed a memorandum of understanding with the Hashemite University (HU), Jordan. The MoU was signed by Professor Abdullah Alshamsi, Vice Chancellor of BUiD, and Professor Fawwaz Al-Abed Al-Haq, President of The Hashemite University, at BUiD’s campus in the presence of senior staff from both institutions. The MoU will develop academic and cultural collaboration in areas of education and research.

Professor Abdullah Alshamsi said, “We are very pleased to collaborate with The Hashemite University, a prominent academic institution in Jordan. This MoU is a good example of partnerships between like-minded universities and we are looking forward to a long-term collaboration.”

The MoU aims to encourage students and academic exchange, developing new programmes and working on joint research and publications. In addition, the two universities agreed to organise joint seminars and conferences.

Professor Fawwaz Al-Abed Al-Haq said, “Our aim at HU is excellence in university teaching and scientific research. Signing an MoU with a research-based university such as BUiD is a great opportunity for our students and staff.”

The two universities are committed to serve market needs by educating high-calibre graduates who have the necessary knowledge and skills to make a difference in society.

BUiD is the UAE’s leading research-based university. The high standards of original knowledge and skills achieved by its Masters and PhD students are now widely recognised, and the relevance of their work is greatly valued. The University grew out of collaborations between British and Dubai academic, government and commercial organisations to make a unique contribution to the UAE and the Gulf region.

HU is committed to participating actively in the goals of comprehensive national development. This is achieved through preparing men and women who are not only technically competent in their professional fields, but also life-long learners with a breadth of knowledge, loyalty to their nation, a sense of civic and moral responsibility and a devotion to the fundamental values of human life.

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The British University in Dubai

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) was established by law number 5 in 2003, by His Highness the late Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, as a not-for-profit entity. The University grew out of collaborations between British and Dubai academic, government and commercial organisations to make a unique contribution to the UAE and the Gulf region. The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, Dubai Holding, Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group of Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and Emirates NBD.

The University is governed by a Council formed every three years by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the chancellorship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

BUiD is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education and our qualifications are also recognised internationally by NARIC. The academic support that BUiD enjoys from its alliance with Russell Group universities in the UK has contributed to its success. These universities include the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow, and the University of Manchester - all in the world’s top 100.

BUiD’s internal quality assurance include processes that ensure our programmes and students’ achievements are of standards on a par with those of our UK Universities Alliance partners.

BUiD offers full and part-time research based Doctorate and PhD programmes, Masters and MBA programmes, and Postgraduate Diplomas, in the fields of education, business, law, engineering, finance, construction, and IT.

BUiD also offers undergraduate programmes in the fields of computer science, AI, engineering, finance, and business.

BUiD works in collaboration with leading organisations and institutions including its major contributing partner the Knowledge Fund Establishment, Atkins, the UAE Ministry of Education, and government and associated bodies across the UAE’s public and private sectors.

We provide an important and growing community and resource for young professionals, leading academics, corporate managers and aspiring leaders of all description.

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