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4/29/25, 2:19 PM AUS Petrofac Research Chair in Renewable Energy awarded prestigious Majra endorsement
significant contributions to environmental sustainability, economic growth and social progress,
reinforcing AUS’ commitment to renewable energy innovation and its alignment with the UAE’s national
priorities and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Majra, officially known as the National CSR Fund, is a UAE Federal Government entity dedicated to

enhancing corporate social responsibility (CSR), and environmental, social and governance practices
and sustainability within the private sector. Its mission is to amplify the impact of these initiatives in
alignment with the UAE's national priorities and the United Nations SDGs.

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Reflecting on this milestone, Dr. Amani Al-Othman, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and
Petrofac Endowed Chair in Renewable Energy at AUS, emphasized the strategic importance of this
recognition: "The Petrofac Research Chair in Renewable Energy reflects the power of collaboration
between academia and industry. Petrofac’s support has enabled AUS to drive impactful research that

directly addresses global energy challenges, equipping future engineers and scientists with the skills to
develop real-world solutions. This recognition reinforces our commitment to advancing clean energy
research and supporting the UAE’s vision for a sustainable future."

Established in November 2009 with an AED 15 million endowment from Petrofac, the Petrofac Research
Chair in Renewable Energy was created to advance interdisciplinary research in clean energy

technologies. Bringing together experts from physics, chemistry and engineering, the chair fosters
innovation in solar energy efficiency, energy storage solutions, green hydrogen production and AI-driven
energy management systems. The initiative supports the UAE’s ambition to become a hub for

sustainable energy innovation.

"The Petrofac Research Chair in Renewable Energy has united experts to foster innovation in clean
energy technologies, developed sustainable energy storage, explored green hydrogen production and

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