Bee’ah announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Sharjah (UoS) for collaboration across multiple areas of interest that will include environmental research, educational programmes, student sponsorships and explore developing business opportunities and Intellectual Properties (IPs).

The MoU aims to enhance cooperation between UoS and Bee’ah Group business verticals including the Bee’ah Consultancy, Research & Innovation (Bee’ah CRI) to develop scientific research related to sustainable solutions in the environmental sector such as integrated waste management, renewable energy, environmental protection, facilities management, education and sustainability, according to the press release. UoS will also direct relevant graduation projects and research studies towards Bee’ah’s requirement and needs.

In addition, both parties will jointly develop training programmes, diplomas and workshops, and have also agreed to organise conferences and forums related to environmental management, resource management and sustainable development. To enhance student development, Bee’ah will provide scholarships and training opportunities for UoS students and share recruitment opportunities through its job portals and career fair, as per the statement.

The signing ceremony was held at UoS campus, in the presence of HE Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, Bee’ah’s Group CEO HE Khaled Al Huraimel, Bee’ah Consultancy, Research & Innovation (Bee’ah CRI) CEO Mohamed Al Hosani and representatives of UoS, including Prof. Maamar Bettayeb, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies, Prof. Qutayba Hamid, Vice Chancellor for Medical Colleges and Health Sciences and Dean of College of Medicine, and Dr. Salah Taher Al Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs.

“As the UAE accelerates its transition to a knowledge-based economy, we aim to support the efforts of our nation’s outstanding educational institutions efforts through our Consultancy, Research & Innovation arm. As the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, Bee’ah looks forward to exploring ways to strengthen its research and development efforts with University of Sharjah, while providing opportunities to the UAE’s youth,” said HE Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Bee'ah.

“We are delighted to be building a more robust relationship with Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer,” said HE Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah. “Our partnership with Bee'ah will enhance the scientific research that researchers and postgraduate students work on specifically in areas related to sustainable solutions in the environmental management and resource management sectors such as: integrated waste management, renewable energy, environmental protection and environmental consulting, and facilities management.”