Ajman University of Science and Technology holds Board of Trustees meeting

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department and member of the Board of Trustees, H.E. Dr. Saeed Abdullah Salman, President of AUST, and the remaining members of the Board of Trustees.

At the start of the meeting, H.H.Sheikh Humaid Al Nuaimi, presented a brief outline of the stages the University has experienced during its twenty-one years and the accomplishments it has achieved that are aligned with the comprehensive development that the United Arab Emirates is witnessing under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the U.A.E. and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, U.A.E. Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

H.H. said:

"One of Allah's greatest blessings to this country is its leaders who have invested in human capital, firmly believing that investment in people is the surest way to achieve development and ensure a more prosperous and stable future."

He also congratulated Dr. Saeed Salman, President of the University, on his achievements and efforts of turning the University into a "distinguished edifice of knowledge of which we are proud of in Ajman."

He added, "The Board of Trustees have a great responsibility for supporting the continuity and development of this University as a leading institution in higher education within and outside the U.A.E. I am sure that every member of this Board will fulfill his role in the best of ways to achieve the desired goals."

Dr. Saeed Salman, President of the University, expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, for the constant support and insightful instructions he generously offered to the University since its inception in 1988 until its current status as a high quality institution of higher education. Dr. Salman also praised H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and Thamer Salman for their laudable efforts to hold this meeting.

H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi expressed his satisfaction with the achievements of the University, adding that he met with AUST graduates in many places and saw their significant success within and outside the U.A.E.

He also pointed out that the establishment of Ajman University of Science and Technology was an added value in the field of higher education in the United Arab Emirates, as the first private institution of higher education, commending the support given by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi expressed his gratitude to all the members of the Board of Trustees of the University who came from within and outside the U.A.E., saying that their long and rich experience in the field of higher education will certainly benefit the University both in the present and future.

The members of the Board discussed and approved the regulations of the Board of Trustees and then they adopted the Policies of the University. They also reviewed the University's Strategic Plan and approved the estimated budget for the academic year of 2009-2010. The members of the Board, chaired by His Highness, approved the lists of the University students of the academic year 2007-2008, who will be graduating on Wednesday and Thursday, April 29-30.

H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi concluded the meeting by thanking the members of the Board of Trustees; complimenting particularly those who came from outside of the U.A.E. He reiterated his praise to Dr. Saeed Salman and his team for their dedication to their work and services to both locals and residents.

The meeting was attended by all the members of the Board:

- H.H. Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Ajman, Chairman.

- H.E. Dr. Saeed Abdullah Salman, President of Ajman University of Science and Technology, Vice-Chairman.

- H.H. Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, President of Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, Member.

- H.E. Prof. Abdussalam Al Majali, Ex-Prime Minister of Jordan, Member.

- H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Raqabani, Advisor to H.H. the Ruler of Fujairah, CEO of Fujairah Welfare Association, Ex-Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in the UAE, Member.

- H.E. Abdallah Bin Humaid Al Mazroui, Businessman and Ex-Minister of Justice, Member.

- Dr. Khalid Madhkoor Al Madhkoor, Advisor in the Kuwaiti Emiri Court, Member.

- Prof. Farooq Al Baz, Director of the Centre for Remote Sensing at Boston University, USA, Member.

- Dr. Muhammad Haitham Al Khayyat, Senior Policy Advisor for the Regional Director in the Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, World Health Organization, Member.

- Prof. Zaghlool Elnaggar, Chairman of Scientific Miraculousness in the Holy Quran and the Sunnah in the Higher Council for Islamic Affairs in Egypt, Member.

- Dr. Ali Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Advisor in the Ministry of Education, Member.

- Mr. Thamer Saeed Abdullah Salman, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Member.

- Dr. Khalifa Rashid Al Shaali, Faculty member in the College of Law, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Member.

- Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Ankit, Vice President for External Relations and Cultural Affairs, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Member.

- Dr. Basheer Mahmoud Shehadeh, Vice President for Follow up and Development, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Member.

- Dr. Zein Al Abidin Rizk, Dean of the Institute of Environment, Water and Energy, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Member.