Prof. Najib Al Khaja, Secretary General, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktowm Award for Medical Sciences, and Mr. Abdulla Bin Souqat, Executive Director, have paid a visit to the Medical Faculties, Sharjah University. The main aim of the visit was to review the progress achieved on the research papers by Doctors, who have recently received research support grants from the Award, and the time left to finalize their papers.

 

The meeting, attended by Prof. Hossam Hamdy, Vice Chancellor, Medical and Health Sciences Colleges, Sharjah University, discussed supporting ways of cooperation between the Award and Centre for Arab Genomic Studies, and College of Medicine, in the field of Continuing Medical Education, particularly master and Ph.D. programs.

 

Also, during the visit, Prof. Hamdy accompanied the Award’s officials in a tour at University Hospital Sharjah, Dental Hospital and Sharjah Institute for Medical Research.

 

Following the visit, Prof. Najuib Al Khaja praised the tireless efforts paid by the Founder and President of Sharjah University, HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, a Member of the Supreme Council.

 

"HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi keen to provide the highest level of medical services through establishing modern academic, research and treatment edifices in Sharjah, providing excellent medical services in many medical specialties", Prof. Al Khaja said.

 

"I am so proud of the visit which reflects the mutual willingness of both sides, the Award and Sharjah University, to support ways of cooperation in fields of medicine, such as Scientific Research and medical services", Al Khaja added.