UOS holds College of Business advisory council meeting
The meeting opened with a welcome address by His Excellency Professor Hamid Majoul Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, who on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah, expressed appreciation for the participation of eminent figures in the Advisory Council. He highlighted the invaluable expertise of the council members in advancing the college's academic programs and emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration between academia and the industry to enhance the quality of education and professional training for students.
The meeting was presided by Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi. At the beginning of the proceedings, His Excellency Ibrahim Salman Al Hammadi, Executive Director of Performance and Government Excellence and General Coordinator of the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, was elected Vice Chair of the Advisory Council. In her address, Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi underscored the significant progress the UAE has made across various sectors, particularly in higher education, where technology, sustainability, and innovation have become fundamental to curriculum development. She stated that today, universities are preparing their students for the job market through comprehensive, high-quality academic programs. She expressed her honor in being part of the council and her enthusiasm for working alongside esteemed leaders and experts who have made remarkable contributions in their fields. Through collective efforts, she emphasised, a clear vision for the future of education could be shaped, further strengthening the global standing of the country's universities.
Prof. Ilhan Öztürk, Dean of the College of Business Administration, presented an overview of the college's recent academic and research achievements, highlighting the developments that have positioned it as a leading institution in business education both locally and internationally. He also emphasised the importance of fostering partnerships with academic and industry stakeholders within the UAE and beyond.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the council presented several recommendations aimed at refining the college's programs and equipping students with the skills required to meet labor market demands. Discussions emphasised the need to update curricula, strengthen collaboration with public and private sector institutions, and drive leadership in innovation and business management.
The Advisory Council of the College of Business Administration comprises Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, His Excellency Major General Arif Al Shamsi, Executive Director of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Sharjah, His Excellency Ibrahim Salman Al Hammadi, Executive Director of Performance and Government Excellence and General Coordinator of the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program, Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Al Muaini, Assistant Undersecretary for Intellectual Property Rights Sector, Ministry of Economy, His Excellency Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department, His Excellency Ahmed Al Qaseer, Executive Director of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), His Excellency Adel Ali, CEO of Air Arabia, Sara Al Naqbi, CEO of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), Her Excellency Hanadi Al Yafei, Director General of the Child Safety Department in Sharjah, His Excellency Mohammed Hilal, Founder and Chairman of Mohammed Hilal Group, Nasser Al Shamsi, Head of Transport at Bee'ah, His Excellency Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Al Ghanim Real Estate, His Excellency Obaid Mohammed Al Salami, Businessman, and His Excellency Dr. José Zaglul, Honorary President of EARTH University and President of GCHERA, Costa Rica.
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