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3/7/24, 10:49 AM Watani Al Emarat signs MoU with Emirates Scholar Research Center

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 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.”

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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

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