Prof. Saif S. AlQaydi an experienced academic with extensive expertise in geography and environmental studies. Currently, I serve as the Chancellor of the University of Kalba. My career includes pivotal roles such as Dean of Academic Operations at HCT Fujairah and Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at UAEU. My research focuses on economic activities, environmental management, and GIS applications, aiming to enhance policy and practical approaches to natural resource management in the UAE and internationally.
Ph.D. in Social Science, University of Durham, UK, 1992
Dissertation: "The East Coast of the UAE: An Evaluation of Economic Activities and Future Prospects"
M.Sc. in Geography, Eastern Michigan University, USA, 1987
Thesis: "The Modernization of Agriculture in the United Arab Emirates"
B.A. in Geography (Economic Geography), The United Arab Emirates University Al-Ain, UAE, 1984
Certificate of Achievement in GIS and Remote Sensing, Clark University, Worcester, MA, USA, 1997
Certificate in Cartographic Sciences, Salem State College, Massachusetts, USA, 1994.
Chancellor, University of Kalba, 2023–Present
