ADU Signs MoU with Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children
In line with Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) commitment to providing students with a well-rounded educational experience, ADU and Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the University.
The MoU aims to facilitate student placements, offer training programs, and enable the exchange of expertise. It will also provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience and industry exposure at Danat Al Emarat.
The MoU was signed by Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of ADU, Dr. Hamdi Sheibani, Dean of the College of Health Sciences at ADU, and Mr. Omar Al Naqbi, Acting Executive Director of Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children, in the presence of leadership from both entities.
The partnership seeks to enable joint research collaborations and programs between both parties in an effort to promote innovation in the field of health sciences.
The agreement will boost the role of human resources, administrative, and leadership practices and drive innovation in the field of health sciences.
Parallelly, ADU and Danat Al Emarat will offer research grants for students, researchers, and faculty members.
Both entities will work hand-in-hand to organize conferences, workshops, seminars, and academic and training programs, which will discuss the latest developments and best practices in medicine.
ADU and Danat Al Emarat Hospital join forces to enrich the educational experience available to students, faculty, and staff members.
This collaboration will grant ADU students access to advanced medical diagnostic laboratories, enabling them to receive hands-on training in various disciplines such as public health, occupational and environmental health and safety, diagnostic medicine, laboratory medicine, as well as molecular and medical genetics.
Danat Al Emarat Hospital will provide ADU with consultation services for the development, modification, and program advisory boards of the University’s health and medical sciences department.
This collaborative effort is focused on addressing the demands of the health industry, meeting national and community needs, and ensuring continuous improvement in the quality of the programs offered to future healthcare professionals.
In accordance with the “Frontline Workers Scholarship”, ADU will offer robust assistance to Danat Al Emarat Hospital’s frontline workers, facilitating their enrollment in bachelor’s and master’s programs across the university.
Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with a prestigious partner such as Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children. At ADU, we continuously work hand-in-hand with our strategic partners to facilitate unique cross-learning experiences that prepare students for the future.”
Omar Al Naqbi, Acting Executive Director, added: “Through this MoU, we are laying the foundation for a fruitful partnership that will facilitate student placements, offer comprehensive training programs, and foster the exchange of invaluable expertise. We are excited about the road ahead and the life-changing experiences that await students at Danat Al Emarat Hospital.”
Together, Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children and Abu Dhabi University are dedicated to nurturing a future-ready workforce with skills and compassion to address the evolving healthcare needs of our society.
This collaboration exemplifies our shared vision of excellence in education, healthcare, and research, and we look forward to a partnership that will make a lasting impact on the healthcare landscape.
We are sure that all those involved will gain the benefits of this valuable partnership.
