Abu Dhabi University appoints Ghassan Aouad as its new Chancellor

Abu Dhabi University appoints Ghassan Aouad as its new Chancellor

- Dr. Ali Bin Harmal: Abu Dhabi University's strategy shapes the future of education and contributes to national development goals

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi University (ADU), has appointed Professor Ghassan Aouad as ADU’s new Chancellor. Prof. Aouad will spearhead ADU’s journey of excellence in academia and research nationally, regionally and globally through working closely with staff and professors to strengthen ADU’s position as a leading academic institution across all levels. Prof. Aouad will support in fostering scientific research and best practices in the field to elevate international rankings and recognition.

Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi University (ADU), welcomed the appointment of Prof. Aouad as a step forward in ADU’s successful academic journey. This appointment coincides with the University’s 20th anniversary of excellence, offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs with over 7500 students enrolled in its campuses across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai and Al Dhafra.

Dr. Bin Harmal stressed that ADU has successfully established an innovative academic strategy that is in line with the UAE’s 50-year development plan. Under the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership, the strategy aims to drive national development through innovative scientific research that foresees