UAEU-SQU Joint Research Program Awards Five Innovative Projects, Strengthening Bilateral Collaboration

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) have jointly awarded funding to five groundbreaking research projects under the UAEU-SQU Joint Research Program. As the leading national comprehensive research universities in the UAE and Oman, this collaboration underscores a shared commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing pressing societal challenges.

The selected projects span interdisciplinary areas that align with national priorities in both countries, including public health, pharmaceutical advancements, materials science, water security, and the digital economy. These research efforts aim to tackle pressing issues such as disease modeling, cancer treatment innovations, sustainable industrial materials, water resource management, and entrepreneurship in emerging digital platforms. By leveraging the expertise of researchers from both institutions, this initiative fosters innovation, strengthens regional research capacity, and contributes to solving key challenges facing the UAE and Oman.

Dr. Rami Beiram, Associate Provost for Research at UAEU, highlighted the significance of the collaboration: “This partnership between UAEU and SQU represents a milestone in regional academic cooperation. Through strategic collaboration and shared expertise, we are fostering research that not only advances academic excellence but also yields practical solutions with real-world impact for both countries.”

Dr. Ghazi Al-Rawas, Dean of Research at SQU, emphasized the program’s role in fostering meaningful research collaborations: “This initiative reinforces the strong research ties between SQU and UAEU, enabling our faculty and students to work together on high-impact projects that address national and regional challenges. By combining our expertise and resources, we are creating an environment where scientific inquiry thrives, driving innovation and sustainable solutions for both nations.”

The UAEU-SQU Joint Research Program exemplifies the commitment of both institutions to enhancing research excellence, fostering innovation, and reinforcing ties between the UAE and Oman. Moving forward, both universities will continue to explore opportunities for expanding research collaborations that benefit academia, industry, and society at large.