Ajman University signed Memorandum of Cooperation with Municipality and Planning Department- Ajman

Monday, Jul 06, 2015
Ajman University signed Memorandum of Cooperation with Municipality and Planning Department- Ajman

Ajman University of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Municipality and Planning Department- Ajman, in order to achieve the objectives of the Ajman Vision 2021. It embodies the wise guidance of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, which calls for the need to work hard to improve the Emirates and make it an oasis of stability, happiness and prosperity. This will contribute positively to building a happy society and a sustainable green economy through infrastructure and environment developed in accordance with the highest international standards.

Mr. Osama Saeed Salman, Vice President, Ajman University and Engineer Khalid Moin Al Hosni, Executive Director, Public Health and Environment Department, Municipality and Planning Department- Ajman signed the agreement. Under the agreement, Ajman University will present the water map of the Emirates of Ajman in 2016. This agreement will also foresee the establishment of  a "Coastal Research Unit" which will be a collaborative effort between the Public Health and Environment Department at the Municipality and Planning Department  and the Institute of Environment, Water and Energy at Ajman University.

Under this agreement, joint study and researches will be conducted on the water resources available in the Emirates of Ajman. Various courses and training workshops for employees of Municipality and Planning Department- Ajman will also be organized in cooperation with the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University, USA. The center also will provide the Municipality and Planning Department satellite images and data, as well as scientific and technical consulting.

Engineer Khalid Al Hosni has confirmed that the signing of this agreement comes in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Municipality and Planning Department. He also emphasized the prominent role played by Ajman University in serving the vision 2021 of the Emirate of Ajman. He reiterated the Universities credibility as the oldest private institution of higher education that has been serving the nations interests and supporting the scientific and educational mission of UAE.

On his part, Mr. Osama Salman, Vice President Ajman University, stressed that  the Environment, Water and Energy Institute at Ajman University represents a house of expertise that continuously supports the developmental plans in the Emirates of Ajman with the necessary expertise in the areas of sustainable development and relentless efforts to preserve the environment, natural resources and specially water resources.

This agreement comes within the realms of the community services extended by Ajman University. It strives to be an active partner in the progress of society through its contributions and partnerships with key institutions of the United Arab Emirates.