HE Sarah Al Amiri addresses faculty, students at inaugural College of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame Series at AUS

HE Sarah Al Amiri addresses faculty, students at inaugural College of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame Series at AUS

Sharjah, UAE:— Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, has underlined the UAE’s strong commitment to diversity and the pivotal role of Emirati women regionally and globally. The UAE’s approach is based on an integrated vision for empowerment in the areas of knowledge, research, and development, particularly in science and technology, where the UAE is highly competitive, she said.

During an address at the inaugural College of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame Series at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), which is part of the university's Silver Jubilee celebrations, Her Excellency said: "I want to thank His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of AUS, who highly values science and knowledge. I am honored to be a graduate of this university, which has been playing an important role in strengthening national capacities and increasing productivity and efficiency to support the creation of new economic sectors.”

A holder of a bachelor’s and a master's degree in computer engineering from AUS, Her Excellency Al Amiri reflected on the important role academic institutions play in the country and their contribution to the future of various