DED and Zayed University sign MoU for scientific cooperation

HE Mr. Mohamed Ali Alabbar, the Director General of the DED and Dr Hasan Hanif, Vice President of Zayed University were the signatories of the MoU.

"Access to genuine and well researched scientific and economic information is crucial to the development of a nation's economy," said Mr. Alabbar. "The MoU with a leading university such as Zayed University will enable us to work together to leverage the academic strengths of the University and the well-established research methodologies in place at DED. It will also facilitate in advancing economic research and studies in Dubai in particular and the UAE in general. The agreement will cover all the research areas which are vital in supporting the process of economic and social development in the Emirate," he added.

Dr. Hasan Hanif emphasised the significance of the DED as one of the most important government departments known for its strategic initiatives, which contribute to the economic development of the Emirate which in turn supports the development of the UAE economy.

Dr. Hanif said: "Zayed University looks forward to working closely with the DED and supporting the research projects in all fields of interest to the DED, through its distinguished professors and experts in the different fields of scientific research. The research facilities and scientific centres at the university will provide their service to the different sectors of the state under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Education and chairman of Zayed University," he added.

Dr. Hanif also indicated that the university is highly interested in applied research, especially in social sciences and the university cooperates with a number of prestigious international universities in this regard.