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Sheikh Sultan reviews expansion plans for University of Al Dhaid projects
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of University of Al Dhaid, praised the efforts of the university's Board of Trustees for their achievements in the previous period. Sheikh Sultan noted that many institutions begin agricultural science and food security projects but face challenges such as the lack of facilities that support academic studies. As a result, students receive only theoretical education and have to pursue practical experience abroad. This came during Sheikh Sultan's chairing of University of Al Dhaid Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday morning at the university's headquarters. He added that University of Al Dhaid provides all the necessary resources to equip students both theoretically and practically. This is achieved through specialised colleges and programmes, including the College of Agriculture and the College of Veterinary Medicine, as well as facilities that support the educational process, such as laboratories, farms, and animal pens. The President of University of Al Dhaid affirmed that these steps have significantly contributed to the production of organic products free from artificial substances and chemicals in the markets. Examples include Mleiha dairy, GHERAS products, and Sabaa Sanabel wheat, among others. Sharjah Ruler expressed pride that these products are from the United Arab Emirates, specifically from the Emirate of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan revealed that he began collecting seeds in 1973, categorising the seeds he gathered, which included those from extinct plants in the deserts of the country. Sheikh Sultan takes a tour of the Sharjah Products Exhibition held at the university. WAM He established a seed bank to preserve plant species and their genetic diversity for the future, which contains approximately 5 million seeds. He noted that such seeds are also stored in reserve in the UK. The Ruler of Sharjah approved the relocation of the seed bank to be part of University of Al Dhaid facilities, aiming to enhance scientific research, laboratory capabilities, and improve the skills of agriculture students through practical training. The meeting of University of Al Dhaid Board of Trustees began with the approval of the establishment of two new colleges within the academic framework: the College of Computing and Intelligent Systems, and the College of Environmental Sciences. This expansion aligns with the demand for modern specialisations that meet labor market needs and support sustainable development and artificial intelligence initiatives. Additionally, the board approved the launch of a dual degree programme in Sustainable Agriculture in collaboration with the Royal Agricultural College in the UK, which will help prepare qualified personnel in food security and modern agriculture. The board approved the results of reports from the financial, academic, internal audit, compliance, and resource development committees, reflecting their activities over the past period, along with monitoring the progress of the educational, research, and administrative processes. The board discussed various administrative and educational topics related to the university and reviewed several periodic reports concerning the university's performance. Dr Aisha Abu Shlaibi, Chancellor of the University of Al Dhaid, presented the executive summary of activities and achievements for the academic year 2024-2025, along with updates on ongoing work and the educational process, highlighting key results achieved to fulfill the university's goals and aspirations. During the Board of Trustees meeting, the President of University of Al Dhaid, visited the student lounges for both male and female students, where he met with a group of female students. Sheikh Sultan is briefed about the Sharjah Products Exhibition at the University of Al Dhaid on Wednesday. WAM Sheikh Sultan learned about the features of the lounges, designed to provide a conducive study environment, each accommodating 100 individuals, and equipped with a café offering snacks and beverages. Sheikh Sultan also reviewed the expansion plans for university projects currently underway, including veterinary laboratories, sports fields, and gymnasiums, as well as the experimental farm and shelter plans that serve students in agricultural and animal specialties. Additionally, he explored the service facilities that benefit students during their time at the university The President of University of Al Dhaid also visited the Sharjah Products Exhibition held at the university, which features products from Jabal Al-Deem, including Taeif roses, Muhammadi roses, honey, olives and their derivatives, apples, thyme, and rosemary. Sheikh Sultan viewed the latest offerings from the Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production EST (Ektifa)," including " GHERAS " products, such as vegetables, fruits, jams, and natural sauces used in cooking, as well as FILI poultry and Saba Sanabel baked goods like Arabic bread and pasta, along with Mleiha milk and laban. After the meeting, Sheikh Sultan hosted a lunch for the members of University of Al Dhaid Board of Trustees, featuring delicacies from Sharjah, such as veal from Mleiha cattle farm, cheeses from a goat farm, poultry from Fili farm, fruits and vegetables from the greenhouses in Al Dhaid, and bread and wheat porridge made from local wheat farms. The meeting of University of Al Dhaid Board of Trustees, held at the university's headquarters, was attended by several distinguished guests, including Dr Eng. Khalifa Al Tunaiji, Chairman of Department of Agriculture and Livestock (SDAL); Hanaa Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority; Engineer Ali Saeed Bin Shaheen Al-Suwaidi, Chairman of the Department of Public Works ; Dr Muhadditha Al-Hashimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Private Education Authority; Dr Mohammed Abdullah Bin Hwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Municipal Council of Al Dhaid; Sultan Mohammed Bin Hwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Municipal Council of Al Madam. Also present at the meeting were Dr Aisha Abu Shlaibi, Chancellor of the University of Al Dhaid; Dr Peter McCaffrey, Director of the Royal Agricultural College in the UK; Dr Warwick Bailey, Professor of Equine Medicine at the University of Washington; Dr Salem Zayed Khalifa Al-Tuniji, Head of the Arabic Language and Emirati Studies Department at Higher Colleges of Technology in Sharjah; Dr Saeed Musbah Al-Kaabi, Former Chairman of the Sharjah Education Council; Dr Khalifa Musbah Al Ketbi, Director of the Engineering Department at Al Madam Municipality; Dr Saeed Harb Dhahi Al-Mansoori, Head of Human Resources Planning at Sharjah Police; Dr Ahmed Saeed Al Khasouni Al Ketbi, Officer in the Security Media Department at the Ministry of Interior; Dr Khalfan Khamis Khalfan Al-Shamsi, Assistant Dean for Scientific Research at Abu Dhabi Police College; and Dr Musbah Saeed Al-Ketbi, Member of the Board of Trustees for the Sharjah Volunteer Award. WAM
Gulf Today
15-02-2025
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Sheikh Sultan inaugurates Sharjah Falconers Club in Al Burair area
Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Sharjah Falconers Club, on Saturday, in Al Burair area. The Ruler of Sharjah unveiled the memorial plaque upon his arrival, marking the official opening of the Sharjah Falconers Club headquarters. Sheikh Sultan toured the corridors of the administrative building, which includes a lecture hall, a training centre for wireless gliding and drone simulation, a falconers' library, administrative offices and a falconers' lounge. He viewed the exhibition, which contains the most prominent tools for falcons and hunting, and the latest devices used in various falconry competitions. The Ruler of Sharjah met students enrolled in the training programmes offered by the club, and learned about the theoretical lessons and simulation rooms that include the latest systems and technologies that enable students to train falcons and hone their skills in different ways. During a meeting with the Chairman and Board Members of the Falconers Club Sheikh Sultan was briefed on the club's expansion plans and the most prominent efforts made to achieve titles and accomplishments in various local and international championships. He watched a presentation on the Sharjah Bird Breeding Centre project, which will enable falconers to acquire birds more easily, take care of their health and raise them in the correct manner. The presentation also included learning about the best global practices and experiences in the field of bird breeding. Sheikh Sultan approved the Sharjah Falcon Breeding Centre project, which aims to provide a natural environment for birds that facilitates the process of mating, breeding and comprehensive health care for various types of birds, in cooperation with the University of Al Dhaid. He also approved the area surrounding the club to be a protected area that allows the club to practice falconry activities and provides a safe and suitable environment for training. The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Falconers Club expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Ruler of Sharjah for his great support that contributed to the club and its falconers accomplishing achievements and titles through participation in various championships, and the provisions enjoyed by the club and the advanced facilities that contribute to creating a new generation interested in bird breeding and falconry. Sheikh Sultan honoured the falconers who won titles in various local and international competitions, presenting them with the Distinguished Falconer Shield and wishing them success in achieving more titles. He also visited the Sharjah Falconers Club Clinic building, which is considered the largest in the Arabian Gulf region and provides advanced and integrated healthcare. It includes a laboratory equipped with the latest international devices and technologies, a feather splinting room, a falconry operating room, a CT scan machine, the first of its kind in the region, and a centre for selling falconry sports equipment. The Ruler of Sharjah was briefed on the examination procedures that birds undergo at the clinic, starting with the initial examination, anesthetising the bird and giving it a feeder, all the way to performing an endoscopy for internal diagnosis and taking a swab to see the fungi and determine their type, and choosing the appropriate treatment plan for the bird, in addition to periodic examinations, mobile clinics and health awareness programmes. Sheikh Sultan then moved to "Al Muqayd" falcon shelter, which has a capacity of 500 birds, and was briefed on its specifications, as it was equipped according to the highest health standards by providing air purifiers and temperature and humidity sensors to maintain the temperature of the place. "Al Muqayd" building also provides the ideal environment for birds living in Siberian regions, and the building is characterised by its multiple windows that allow natural light and a cool atmosphere that enables birds to live in their suitable environment. The Sharjah Falconers Club is a beacon of heritage that reflects the ancient history of falconry and the preservation of the values and traditions rooted in this noble sport and passing them on to future generations. The club aims to provide a distinctive environment for falconry enthusiasts, through practicing their favourite hobby and exchanging experiences and knowledge in this field.
