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Press Release

Press Release

With a view to strengthening research cooperation between the two sides in areas of common

interest

Watani Al Emarat signs MoU with Emirates Scholar Research

Center

Dubai, UAE, 06 March 2024

Watani Al Emarat Foundation, an institution aimed at preserving national identity among
youth, as well as promoting national affiliation, loyalty practices and valid citizenship values,

signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Scholar Research Center to
promote scientific research and cooperation between the two parties in areas of mutual

interests.

The MoU was signed between H.E. Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of Watani Al

Emarat Foundation and Dr. Firas Habbal, president of the Emirates Scholar Research Center,
in the presence of a number of managers, officials and staff from both parties. The signing of

this MoU is consistent with the Foundation’s efforts to advance research collaboration and

sustainable development, fortify cooperation, as well as provide the groundwork for
partnership with research centres, academic, government and private institutions. The MoU

outlines achieving the shared objectives of both parties, which include assisting decision
makers and policymakers, conducting authentic and valuable research based on facts and

evidence, and employing the results for the benefit of the community.

HE Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, Executive Director of Watani Al Emarat Foundation, said:

“We are pleased to sign the MoU with Emirates Scholar Research Center, an independent centre
that seeks to enrich public dialogue, support decision-making and promote academic research

on future trends. The signing reflects the UAE’s leadership and efforts to promote active