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Zaki Nusseibeh: Inventions contribute to enhancing human life and well-being

H. E. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh - Cultural Adviser to H. H. the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University - honored a group of scientists and researchers from faculty members and students who obtained patents for the year 2020, in a special ceremony held "remotely", in appreciation of their academic achievements and inventions.

H. E. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Chancellor of the UAE University, welcomed the participants and said, "Today we celebrate the intellectual efforts of those who have made unique achievements and inventions that contribute to achieving the university's mission to support innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity locally and globally."

He pointed out that "when looking at the list of patented works across various academic disciplines, there is a common denominator, which is the enhancement of human life and well-being. These achievements serve human health in a number of areas such as technology and medical equipment, and help in promoting productivity in mechanical and chemical engineering-related matters.” He added, “UAE University-University of the Future- works with dedication to prepare generations of innovators as a platform for creativity and creative innovation in activating human capabilities and natural and economic resources to achieve prosperity.

Prof. Ahmed Ali Murad, Associate Provost for Research, said, “As part of the university’s initiative to become an advanced research university during the next few years, the university continues to provide all the support and resources necessary for all faculty members, researchers and students to conduct high-quality research that will enhance innovation and patents. Research, innovation and creative activities have become an essential pillar of the university, transforming the role of the UAE University from an information provider to a knowledge creator. He pointed out that the university's plan will improve research laboratories and provide all the requirements for conducting research and lab experiments. He also noted that despite of Covid-19 pandemic, the number of applications submitted for patent registration was 47 applications for applied patents, and 33 patents were granted during the year 2020.

He explained that obtaining a patent is a good achievement, but it is not the end of the road. We need to see many of these patents to be marketed, and for this purpose, we will present a new award for the marketing of patents and inventions, within the framework of an integrated plan to develop academic research to serve the strategic plans and the requirements of the UAE National Agenda, and achieve outstanding research outputs and patents.