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Press Release

partnerships in order to further develop the nation as well as achieve the best results across a

number of fields. Furthermore, the signing is consistent with our mission to advance innovation
and sustainable development by working with research centres as well as academic,

governmental and private institutions. We are confident that this will open up new avenues for

research and development as well as produce innovative solutions that benefit society and
strengthen our position globally.”

Dr. Firas Habbal, president of the Emirates Scholar Research, said: “Signing this MoU

with the Watani Al Emarat Foundation represents a strategic move towards advancing research
and collaboration in order to achieve our shared objectives. The MoU will open up possibilities

for the Centre and the Foundation as well as effectively advance our shared knowledge of the

challenges confronting our society. We are grateful for the opportunity to cooperate with the
Watani Al Emarat team and work together on research initiatives that will advance and foster

innovation across a variety of sectors. This collaboration reflects our shared vision of
promoting sustainable development and creating a positive impact on our society.”

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) defines several areas of collaboration, including
the exchange of experts, researchers, and advisors; cooperative research on issues of mutual

interest; planning and executing joint research activities; and exchanging parties and scientific
research versions between the parties. It also involves assisting with the production of

publications, the concurrent publication of research reports, fostering collaboration in policy

research as well as enhancing networking with regional and global partners.

In addition, the cooperation involves exchanging ideas and opinions regarding each party’s
issues in its research and studies as well as benefiting from each other’s relations with the media

in accordance with the rules that one has set for the creation and distribution of news about
their collaborative efforts. Furthermore, both the parties will coordinate efforts about the use

of their brands in traditional and digital media, as well as carry out any other research

collaboration that advances the goals of both parties and aligns with the goals of the MoU.

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