It is my pleasure to welcome you to the University of Kalba, this distinguished academic institution that bears the name of Kalba City. The University of Kalba was established as a leading academic beacon in various fields of science, especially sports sciences, with the aim of supporting the educational system and sustainable development in our country. The university is working to enhance scientific knowledge and community culture, following the guidance of our wise leadership, and supported by fruitful partnerships established with various institutions inside and outside the country.
At Kalba University, we all strive to achieve the vision of our inspiring leader, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University, to empower and motivate young people to encounter future challenges through educating them and providing them with the tools, skills, and attitudes necessary for innovation, creativity, continuous learning, and research. So they become active in achieving success and creating prosperity and well-being in a future full of social, economic, and political changes.
Our academic community, which includes faculty members, administrators, and students, is proud of the university's contribution to serving the community and achieving the goals of the wise leadership. We aim to play a leading role in enhancing the professionalism of national institutions by graduating highly qualified cadres in specialized fields including law, business administration, information technology, communication, and sports sciences. These disciplines meet the needs of both the public and private sectors and respond to the requirements of local communities and their organizations, ensuring that our graduates will be well-prepared to face the challenges of the present and future.
The university is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive, and stimulating academic, social, and cultural environment for its students. This safe environment enables students to explore and expand their horizons, pursue their curiosity, and discover and develop their various talents. Our students are encouraged to sharpen their thinking and also define and develop their unique personalities. We lay the necessary foundations for faculty members and researchers to develop their intellectual inquiries and apply them to the needs of society. We recognize that the severe challenges and transformations that societies around the world are experiencing today require active and persistent pursuit of innovation and entrepreneurship. In this way, our scholars - students, faculty, and researchers - develop the skills and qualifications necessary for sustainable development and the advancement of our country in the coming years.
Therefore, we will direct our efforts and resources to be effectively employed to achieve our leadership's vision of our country's pioneering role in the world of tomorrow. This requires us to align our academic strategies with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the emergence of artificial intelligence. The university will offer a range of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs that follow and strive to achieve scientific and technological advancement and align with advanced practices at leading international universities. The University of Kalba is distinguished by its outstanding research infrastructure designed to meet the needs of scientific discovery and technological innovation, including a specialized unit in sports sciences research to enhance scientific research in this vital field.
We are very proud of the university's pioneering role in empowering the current generation to encounter the challenges of today and tomorrow. We believe that investment in education is the best investment for a bright and sustainable future to serve the national agenda for the next fifty years in the development of the United Arab Emirates.
Prof. Saif Salem AlQaydi
Chancellor, University of Kalba
