Academic collaboration between HIT and the UAE

Historic Visit: Academic collaboration between HIT and the UAE Ministry of Education Explored in First On-Site Visit 

 
Dr. Mohammed Al-Mualla, Undersecretary for Academic Affairs of Higher Education in the UAE Ministry of Education, together from senior officials from his office and UAE universities paid their first official visit to the campus of HIT. The purpose:  to tap the many opportunities made possible through the Abraham Accords by partnering with Israel’s outstanding institutions of higher education.

The members of the delegation heard overviews on HIT’s unique programs, featuring the Digital Medical Technologies Department, the School of Multidisciplinary Studies and the Research Authority and International Office which raised a considerable amount of interest.

They visited a number of laboratories, among them, our newest: The Living Lab, a ‘smart’, sensor-fitted apartment which allows the faculty and students of the Digital Medical Technologies Department to develop and evaluate novel home care technologies for vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly and those suffering from cognitive decline. 

At the Nanotechnology Laboratory in the Faculty of Sciences, the delegation learned of its important work and the applied research conducted therein which focuses on improving life through green energy, security, smart cities and more.  
Prof. Eduard Yakubov, who received the delegation warmly and wished them “Peace Upon You”, discussed with the Under-Secretary the possibilities for degree completion programs, student exchange in the Digital Medical Technologies Department, and Multi-disciplinary Studies.

Dr. Mohammed al-Mu'alla expressed great interest in having UAE students study the innovative degree and said a collaboration would be considered that would allow UAE students to join the degree program.

The visit was attended by the HIT’s President, Prof. Adir Pridor (Chairman, Executive Committee, Samuel Goldberg (CEO) and top level academics and administrators.

It was concluded that this will be the beginning of what we hope will be a fruitful relationship between HIT and the UAE Higher Education institutions.

Posted: 15/11/2021