Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research (SCHESR), chaired the meeting of the Permanent Executive Committee of the Council at University City. Present at the meeting were H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, and H.H. Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the Global Studies University.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Ruler of Sharjah welcomed attendees and emphasized the Council's essential role in developing the higher education ecosystem within the Emirate. This initiative aligns with Sharjah's vision to deliver high standards of education, knowledge, and scientific research. The meeting addressed several issues concerning universities and colleges, focusing on ways to enhance development, strengthen collaboration, and advance academic and research initiatives to improve the quality and diversity of higher education.
During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan approved the organisational structure of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research to support its key mandates, alongside the Council's budget for 2026. The discussion also included the development of specialised academic programmes in the arts, emphasizing the importance of a dedicated academic arts university to provide advanced facilities for educating and nurturing talents in artistic fields.
Furthermore, the meeting reviewed the Council's efforts to continuously develop academic programmes in line with international standards, improving the quality of education across various disciplines. Discussions also focused on enhancing the advanced research system at higher education institutions, aligning with scientific requirements and research governance frameworks to improve research outcomes.
The meeting was attended by notable figures including Dr Mansour bin Nassar, Chairman of the Legal Department of Sharjah; Dr Muhadditha Al Hashemi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Education Academy; Dr Aisha Bu Khater Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the SCHESR; Professor Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah; Professor Hamid Majoul Al Nuaimi, advisor to the President of the University of Sharjah; and Dr Mohammed Yousef Baniyas, Advisor for Higher Education Affairs at the Sharjah Private Education Authority.