DUBAI: The American University in the Emirates proudly hosted the Fifth International Research Conference on ‘Emerging Trends in Interdisciplinary Research’ from May 29 to 31, 2023.
The esteemed event took place on the university campus at the Dubai International Academic City, under the patronage of His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al-Marri, Minister of Economy of the UAE. Distinguished guests in attendance included His Excellency Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy; His Excellency Dr. Amin Al-Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health Policy and Licensing Sector in the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention; and His Excellency Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al-Risi, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees and President of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), Inspector General of the Ministry of Interior in the United Arab Emirates. The conference also welcomed the esteemed members of the University’s Board of Trustees, alongside His Excellency Professor Dr. Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, President of the American University in the Emirates.
The opening session of the conference featured insightful speeches from His Excellency Abdullah Al Saleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy; His Excellency Dr. Amin Al-Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of Public Health Policy and Licensing Sector in the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention; and His Excellency Professor Dr. Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, President of the American University in the Emirates. In addition, senior researchers, scholars, and experts from various disciplines participated, creating a platform for the exchange of innovative ideas, collaboration, and the dissemination of advanced research findings. The conference aimed to foster multidisciplinary research and novel approaches to address specific research questions, as well as promote creative dialogue and cultural awareness among scholars, students, and researchers. It also facilitated the evaluation of diverse research methodologies and perspectives, ultimately contributing to the development of active and responsible citizens and highlighting the crucial role of higher education in developing countries.
Professor Dr. Muthanna Abdel Razzaq, President of the American University in the Emirates, expressed his pride in hosting this esteemed conference, which serves as a catalyst for intellectual exchange and collaboration. He emphasised the importance of this event as a platform for researchers to share their ideas and contribute to the global research community. The conference featured five distinguished keynote speakers, including Dr. Ibrahim Badran, former Minister of Education in Jordan; Professor Christian W. Haerbfer, from the Department of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Vienna (Austria); Dr. Marwan Al-Zarouni, Strategic Advisor in the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai and CEO of the Dubai Blockchain Center; Professor Moataz Khurshid, former Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Egypt; and Professor Nidal Qasoum from the American University in Sharjah.
With thirty scientific sessions and over one hundred and ninety multidisciplinary lectures covering areas such as applied information technology, business administration, humanities, and social sciences, the conference provided a global platform for researchers and scientists to explore new ideas, foster closer cooperation among leading universities and researchers, and publish their peer-reviewed papers in renowned journals indexed in the Scopus database.
This invaluable opportunity to showcase their work not only contributed to the advancement of knowledge but also promoted academic progress on a global scale.
