The American University of Sharjah undergoes strategic restructuring

The American University of Sharjah undergoes strategic restructuring

Sharjah, UAE: Important legislation regarding structural and organizational changes to the American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been announced by the office of HH Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammad AlQasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.

Decree of Law Number (3) of 2023 concerning the Reorganization of the American University of Sharjah has made important amendments to the university’s bylaws and its executive regulation, and are aimed at improving the organizational and operational structure of the university as it enters its ambitious next chapter, in line with the future strategic direction of the Emirate of Sharjah.

A key part of these changes includes the restructuring the Board of Trustees, which has seen several new members added to their number.

New board members include Dr Daniele C. Struppa, President of Chapman University, USA, Dr Chaouki Tanios Abdalla, Executive Vice President for Research at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, Abhijit Choudhury, Founder and CEO of Athena Advisory Limited, UAE, Ahmad Mohamed Fawzi Abu Eideh, CEO, Invest Bank, UAE and Mohammed Issa Alhuraimel Alshamsi, Executive Director - Head of UK Investment Programme at Mubadala, UAE.

These new members join Dr Gong Quihang, President of Peking University, China, Sheikh Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi, Founder of Barjeel Art Foundation, UAE, Dr Nawal Al