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AUS to host the world’s only UNESCO Chair in Arabic Language, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Heritage

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has signed an agreement with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of AUS, to establish the UNESCO Chair in Arabic Language, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital
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AUS welcomes more than 1400 new students and 45 new faculty for Fall 2026, expands academic portfolio with 3 new master’s degrees

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has officially opened the 2026–2027 academic year, welcoming 1,188 new undergraduate and 223 new graduate students, bringing the total new cohort to 1,411 students, along with 45 new full-time and visiting faculty members. Additionally, the new semester marks the start of three new innovative graduate programs. Reflecting AUS’ growth in
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AUS Chancellor highlights Sharjah’s leadership in compassion-based research at Muhammad Ali Center

American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Chancellor Dr. Tod Laursen recently joined Lonnie Ali, Co-Founder, President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center, for a high-level conversation in Louisville, Kentucky, exploring how compassion can shape leadership, institutional decision making and civic wellbeing during periods of conflict and uncertainty. Hosted at the Muhammad Ali
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AUS signs MoU with Zayed Education Foundation to support scholarships and research opportunities

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zayed Education Foundation, creating a formal basis for joint initiatives that expand opportunities for students, faculty and the wider community. Under the agreement, the two institutions will explore cooperation on a scholarship program for AUS students, research clusters, endowed
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AUS convenes regional leaders to rethink crisis leadership in an era of constant disruption

The executive education program “Leading Through Crisis: Before, During and After Disruption” hosted by American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Executive Education, brought together senior business leaders and corporate decision-makers from government, semi-government and leading private sector organizations across the UAE on May 21 at AUS. An invitation-only platform for
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AUS partners with Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority to support the future of tourism

American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Sharjah’s and the UAE’s position as a regional hub for tourism innovation and future-ready talent development. The MoU was signed at the House of Wisdom in […]
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AUS climbs QS rankings, boosting global standing

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has recorded significant progress in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with multiple disciplines climbing in the global rankings and new subjects entering the list for the first time. The results highlight the university’s growing international reputation across a wide range of academic fields and reflect its continued
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AUS and MBRF partner to advance research collaboration, digital transformation and Arabic language initiatives

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) to strengthen collaboration in research, knowledge exchange, capacity building, community engagement and professional development. The partnership supports the UAE’s knowledge economy and advances Arabic as a language of
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AUS hosts first IISE student conference in the Gulf, drawing industrial engineers from across the UAE

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) College of Engineering hosted the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Students Regional Conference under the theme “Beyond Efficiency: Shaping Tomorrow, Today,” giving more than 200 industrial engineering students from universities across the UAE a platform to explore real-world industrial and systems engineering
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AUS and Emarat announce strategic partnership to strengthen academia and industry collaboration in the UAE

American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Emirates Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that paves the way for wide-ranging collaboration between the two institutions. The agreement deepens ties between academia and industry by connecting AUS students and faculty with real-world projects, professional development opportunities,
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AUS showcases cutting-edge research at international conference on dependable AI and intelligent systems

American University of Sharjah (AUS) became a global hub for discussion on dependable artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent systems as it hosted the 12th International Conference on Dependable Systems and Their Applications (DSA 2025), bringing together 60 leading researchers, industry experts and policy-makers in Sharjah and online to discuss how to design