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4/23/25, 11:01 AM Ajman University Board of Trustees Executive Committee convenes to review university’s achievements

In line with its ongoing commitment to research excellence, Dr. Seghir will represent the
University as a member of the Global Advisory Committee at the QS Higher Education
Summit: Middle East 2025, held in Kuwait from April 20 to 22. Additionally, he announced

that Dr. Sai Poodo has received the Clarivate award as the most cited researcher in
Pharmacology and Toxicology. Dr. Rao Naveed, faculty member at the College of
Engineering and IT, has secured AED 1.5 million in funding to establish a state-of-the-art
computing lab.

To ensure that its programs remain aligned with market demands, the University has

introduced a number of cutting-edge academic offerings, including a BSc in Artificial
Intelligence, a BSc in Cybersecurity, a Master’s in Digital Sociology, a Master’s in Clinical
Psychology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration.

Dr. Seghir also commended the recent licensing of "EcoSphere"—a pioneering startup

specializing in developing video games tailored for people of determination. Founded by
Emirati innovator Mohammed Al Marzouqi, himself a determined individual, the initiative
was supported by Ajman University’s Innovation Center and stands as a remarkable
success story of resilience and creativity.

The meeting concluded with a review of the record growth in student enrollment for the Fall

semester and a notable increase in international student applications, an affirmation of the
community’s growing confidence in the University and its academic excellence, and a
testament to its mission of preparing career-ready graduates equipped to thrive in an
evolving global landscape.

About Ajman University

Founded in 1988 as the first private university in the UAE, Ajman University (AU) has a
proud legacy of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact. Today, AU stands
as a globally recognized institution, ranked #477 worldwide and #5 in the UAE by the 2025
QS World University Rankings, and is the first private, non-profit university in the Arab

region to earn full accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission
(WSCUC).

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