Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST) has recently concluded a cooperation agreement with the National School of Architecture (NSA) in Morocco. The agreement was signed by Prof. Fahar Hayati, Dean of the College of Engineering at AUST and Prof. El Montaser Bensaid, Director of the National School of Architecture.

The two parties agreed to foster their scientific relationships in the discipline of architectural engineering through the implementation of various joint cooperation programs including the exchange of undergraduate and graduate students, the planning of joint or comparative programs and workshops, the exchange of research professors, trainers, examiners and experts, the participation of professors in joint defense committees, the promotion of collaborative project supervision, as well as documentation and research exchange.

Prof. El Montaser Bensaid stated that the National School of Architecture had entered into cooperation agreements with a number of European universities and institutes. “But this is the first time the NSA signs such an agreement with an Arab university” he added. “The United Arab Emirates, he explained, is rich in cutting-edge contemporary architecture, which will bring a wealth of experience to the NSA students”. Prof. Bensaid also welcomed the students of the College of Engineering at Ajman University and wished them an enriching and valuable learning experience amongst their colleagues at the NSA.

For his part, Prof. Fahar Hayati underlined that this joint agreement, effective as of the next academic year 2010-2011, would be highly beneficial to both parties in terms of expertise exchange, curricula development as well as promotion of scientific research and graduate studies.