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Press Release
Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture, and Media signs
MoU with Emirates Scholar Research Center to strengthen
academic, research and scientific cooperation
Ajman, UAE, February 27, 2026:
The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media (ADTCM) signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Scholar Research Center to support scientific research
and innovation ecosystem, and boost cooperation among local authorities. The move aligns with
the UAE’s vision of developing a knowledge-based economy founded on research and
development.
The agreement was signed at ADTCM’s headquarters in the presence of H.E. Mahmood Khaleel
Alhashmi, Director General of ADTCM, and Dr Fawaz Nadeem Habbal, Secretary-General and
Member of the Board of Trustees of the Emirates Scholar Research Center, along with officials
from both entities.
Under the terms of the agreement, both parties seek to bolster the UAE’s competitiveness in
scientific research, enhance quality of knowledge outputs through joint projects that support
decision-making and create research content supporting the emirate’s priorities across tourism,
culture and media.
The agreement further strengthens collaboration on developing qualitative studies and
specialised research papers, while contributing to seamless exchange of scientific expertise and
