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On September 17, 2023, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah issued an Emiri decree to establish the “Global Studies University” in Sharjah. This non-profit academic institution is set to broaden horizons through interdisciplinary education.

Under the decree, The Africa Institute, an interdisciplinary academic research think-tank dedicated to the study, research, and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora, will operate under the umbrella of Global Studies University. This decree will amplify the institute’s global reach and impact. 

The decree stipulated that the Global Studies University would be headed by Sheikha Hoor Bint Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi who is currently the President of The Africa Institute, Sharjah. 

According to the decree, the Global Studies University will consist of the following colleges and specialised scientific institutes: College of African Studies and Africa Institute; College of Asian Studies and Asia Institute; and the College of European Studies and Europe Institute

This move underscores Sharjah’s commitment to academic excellence and cross-cultural dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of global issues and connections.

Read the feature, published in the local news in our media section.

On September 17, 2023, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah issued an Emiri decree to establish the “Global Studies University” in Sharjah. This non-profit academic institution is set to broaden horizons through interdisciplinary education.

On September 17, 2023, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah issued an Emiri decree to establish the “Global Studies University” in Sharjah. This non-profit academic institution is set to broaden horizons through interdisciplinary education.

Under the decree, The Africa Institute, an interdisciplinary academic research think-tank dedicated to the study, research, and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora, will operate under the umbrella of Global Studies University. This decree will amplify the institute’s global reach and impact. 

The decree stipulated that the Global Studies University would be headed by Sheikha Hoor Bint Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi who is currently the President of The Africa Institute, Sharjah. 

According to the decree, the Global Studies University will consist of the following colleges and specialised scientific institutes: College of African Studies and Africa Institute; College of Asian Studies and Asia Institute; and the College of European Studies and Europe Institute

This move underscores Sharjah’s commitment to academic excellence and cross-cultural dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of global issues and connections.

Read the feature, published in the local news in our media section.

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