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His Excellency Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, Vice Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), received his Excellency Chang Hua, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the UAE, on Tuesday the 24^th of March, in his office in the crescent building at UAEU’s Al Ain campus.

Dr. Al Noaimi was quoted as saying that, “UAEU was the brainchild of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted a distinctive university ever since it was founded in 1976. Therefore, UAEU strives to contribute to the continuing progress of the UAE by preparing students to assume responsibility and leadership positions in the future, as well as taking a leading role in the development of scientific research and improving capabilities in areas of national and regional importance.

The Vice Chancellor also noted the importance of strengthening strategic cooperation and consolidating shared values through cultural exchange, mutual initiatives, activities and other programs to enhance education, research and humanitarian activities. Such cooperation enriches both parties through exchanging experiences and sharing mutual interests in many important fields.

The Chinese Ambassador said that he was very happy to visit and tour the university’s facilities. He added that UAEU has made significant contributions in education and research not only in the UAE but in many other Arab countries as well. He was looking forward to discussing ways to open up the possibility of teaching Chinese language at UAEU, adding that in China there are more than 30 universities that teach Arabic thanks to the mutual similarities and cooperation between Chinese and Arabic cultures.