The agreement was signed at ADTCM’s headquarters in the presence of H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, director general, ADTCM, and Fawaz Nadeem Habbal, secretary-general, Emirates Scholar Research Center, along with officials from both entities.

Under the terms of the agreement, both parties seek to bolster the UAE’s competitiveness in scientific research, enhance quality of knowledge outputs through joint projects that support decision-making and create research content supporting the emirate’s priorities across tourism, culture and media.

The agreement further strengthens collaboration on developing qualitative studies and specialised research papers, while contributing to seamless exchange of scientific expertise and research methodologies. Through this approach, both parties seek to equip national talents with advanced tools and skills required for research and innovation. Additionally, the agreement includes training programs and workshops for researchers, students and professionals across both the public and private sectors, reinforcing their potential to leverage cutting-edge research technologies.

Under the agreement, both parties will align their efforts to host conferences, seminars and scientific events focusing on research topics of mutual interest and contribute to creating a vibrant knowledge community in Ajman. The collaboration will also ensure a robust presence of researchers on international scientific platforms and develop knowledge initiatives that raise the bar for scientific output quality.

This agreement also forms part of a series of strategic partnerships ADTCM is signing with public and private sector institutions to contribute to Ajman’s economic, social and cultural development. Furthermore, it supports reinforcing the emirate’s position as a hub for knowledge, research and innovation.