Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities Visits City University Ajman to Discuss Enhanced Cooperation and Coordination with Member Universities

Ajman, United Arab Emirates | 31 October 2026

As part of the Association of Arab Universities’ efforts to strengthen direct engagement with its member universities and expand opportunities for academic and research cooperation, H.E. Prof. Amr Salama, Secretary-General of the Association of Arab Universities, visited City University Ajman, where he met with Mr. Imran Khan, President of the University. The meeting was attended by Ms. Lina Albitar, Director General of Administration at the Association.

H.E. Prof. Salama emphasized that direct engagement with member universities is a fundamental pillar of the Association’s work, enabling it to identify their needs and priorities and explore opportunities for cooperation that contribute to strengthening their academic and research capacities and enhancing their presence at both regional and international levels. He added that the Association is committed to providing platforms and initiatives that facilitate communication, knowledge exchange, and partnership-building among member universities, thereby promoting integration and cooperation across the Arab higher education sector.

For his part, Mr. Imran Khan highlighted City University Ajman’s key achievements and the development of its academic programmes, including the international accreditations awarded to its programmes. He reaffirmed the University’s commitment to continuously enhancing its academic performance and expanding its partnerships with international educational institutions.

The meeting forms part of the Association of Arab Universities’ ongoing efforts to strengthen its institutional relations with member universities and activate channels of direct communication and coordination, opening up broader prospects for academic and research cooperation and supporting the advancement of higher education across the Arab world.