Message from the CIO

As UAEU advances its strategic vision for excellence in education, research, and community engagement, digital transformation remains a foundational priority for the institution. The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) is committed to delivering innovative, secure, and reliable digital solutions that align directly with the university priorities.

Our main objective is to support and sustain a digitally enabled environment that strengthens teaching and learning, supports high impact research, and enhances administrative effectiveness and efficiency. We aim to provide meaningful and transformative digital experiences for UAEU community by ensuring the IT digital services are seamlessly aligned with UAEU’s strategic goals and directions.

In addition, Division of Information Technology is committed to continuous innovation by proactively adopting emerging technologies, fostering strong internal and external partnerships, and anticipating the evolving technical needs of UAEU academic and administrative operations. Equally important is our continued focus on the fundamental aspects of digital transformation: cybersecurity, system reliability, and service quality are paramount to building trust, resilience and service continuity across all our digital service platforms.

We at the Division of Information Technology are committed in supporting UAEU’s mission to shape a future-ready graduates supporting the knowledge-driven economy.

Dr. Shawqi Kharbash,
Chief Information Officer, United Arab Emirates University