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ADU: Research Spotlight

Supporting International Research

through the ADU-GEP International

Research Grant 2026
Ideas in Action

Abu Dhabi University announced university’s strategic focus pillar of Abu Dhabi University’s
the successful awardees of on research that generates strategy, helping to expand Abu Dhabi University Participates in
the Abu Dhabi University- meaningful societal, scientific, scholarly networks, foster
Global Engagement Program and environmental impact. impactful partnerships, and th
International Research create opportunities for long- the 11 Arab Impact Factor Conference
Grant 2026, marking a major The initiative brings together term collaboration.
investment in international Abu Dhabi University faculty Through this initiative, Abu Abu Dhabi University participated HE Salama Dawood. The scale of stakeholders from across the
research collaboration. Under members and 53 collaborating Dhabi University continues in the 11th Arab Impact Factor participation demonstrated the region. Such participation
the leadership of Prof. Montasir GEP members, highlighting to shape a future powered Conference, hosted by Al-Azhar conference’s significance as a helps strengthen institutional
Qasymeh, Associate Provost the importance of international by research, innovation, and University in Cairo. The event regional gathering for academic networks and supports Abu
for Research, Innovation, partnership in strengthening sustainability. The selected brought together more than leadership and research Dhabi University’s continued
and Academic Development, research quality and reach. projects are expected to 2,000 researchers, numerous excellence. engagement in platforms
the initiative selected 120 By supporting joint research contribute to transformative dignitaries, and over 40 that promote research
exceptional research proposals projects, the grant encourages outcomes, strengthen global university presidents, creating Abu Dhabi University was quality, visibility, and scholarly
in collaboration with Global knowledge exchange, cross- research connections, and a major regional platform for represented through the contribution.
Engagement Platform members. institutional collaboration, and reinforce the university’s position dialogue on research visibility, participation of Prof. Ghassan
the development of solutions as an institution committed to academic collaboration, and the Aouad, Prof. Sherine Farouk, and By participating in the Arab
With an investment of AED that respond to complex collaborative impact. future of scholarly impact in the Prof. Montasir Qasymeh, who Impact Factor Conference, Abu
5 million, the grant reflects challenges across disciplines. Arab world. were among the speakers at the Dhabi University reaffirmed
Abu Dhabi University’s strong conference. Their engagement its commitment to advancing
commitment to advancing The ADU-GEP International The conference was led with reinforced the university’s active research excellence and
innovative, interdisciplinary, and Research Grant also supports strong participation from role in regional conversations academic influence. The
sustainability-driven research. the university’s broader vision for Professor Mahmoud Abdel- on research impact, institutional conference also highlighted
The selected projects address global engagement and research Aty and attended by senior development, and international the importance of collaboration
pressing regional and global excellence. International joint academic and governmental academic collaboration. among universities in shaping
challenges, reinforcing the research initiatives remain a key figures, including former Prime research ecosystems that are
Minister of Egypt HE Issam The event provided an visible, rigorous, and responsive
Sharaf, HE Amr Salama, HE opportunity to exchange to regional and global priorities.
Abdelmajid BenAmara, and the perspectives with university
President of Al-Azhar University, leaders, researchers, and policy

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