H.H Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al-Nahayan
Minister of Higher Education, Chancellor of the UAE University
The United Arab Emirates University is both proud and honored to have been established by the
founder of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan. Today, we
remember his contributions to the nation and the world. We express our pride in his wise vision for
the future of the United Arab Emirates. And we renew our commitment to the University’s mission of
education, research, and service to our country. We express our thanks and gratitude to His
Highness the President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahayan. We thank him for his strong support of
the University and pledge to him that we will be worthy of his confidence. We are honored to carry
out role in the development of United Arab Emirates under his wise leadership and guidance.
The 6th International Conference on the Geology of the Middle East
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Dr. Hadef Bin Jouan Al-Dhahiri
Vice Chancellor of the UAE University
The changes which have occurred in the university organizational structure, as well as in its policies
and procedures are aimed to emphasize a focus on the students. We aim to increase our
services to students in different ways, including teaching, academic advising, student extra-
curricular activities, practical training, health and social care, as well as housing and nutrition to
enrich university life.
The ultimate aim is to simplify the administration procedures in order to save money, time, and
effort. We also aim to increase the use at the latest IT technology in all university procedures. All of
this is done for the benefit of our students. The changes are also aimed at decentralization of the
University procedures. The purpose of this is to increase employee initiative at all levels, keeping in
mind the concepts of responsibility, evaluation, and accountability
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Dr. Mohamed Al-Azab
Vice Dean of the College of Science, UAE Univer