The American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Ghaf Labs–FZCO, a Dubai-based blockchain advisory and consultancy firm, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).

This collaboration aims to provide AUS students with enhanced access to internships, research projects, field visits, and knowledge-sharing in emerging technical fields.

The agreement was signed under the AUS Engineering Al Nukhba Program, which promotes collaboration across research, development, training, information exchange, student supervision, and industry visits.

Dr. Fadi Aloul, Dean of the AUS College of Engineering, said the partnership offers valuable opportunities for students to engage with advanced technologies such as Web3, blockchain, and AI.

He stated, “We are very excited about this collaboration because it involves Web3, blockchain, AI and advanced technologies areas we have strategically embedded into all 24 of our programs under CEN 2.0 major curriculum revamp.”

Ghaf Labs will support the agreement through:

• Internship programs aligned with students’ academic goals
• Joint supervision of capstone and research projects
• Research and development collaborations
• Expert-led sessions and industry field visits

Feras Al Sadek, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Ghaf Labs, emphasized the company’s focus on empowering youth. He noted, “Partnering with AUS allows us to co-create a space where innovation meets education.”

Ghaf Labs provides consulting services in management, IT, marketing research, and Distributed Ledger Technology. It also supports companies working in Web3, blockchain, the metaverse, and digital assets.

This partnership aligns with the AUS College of Engineering’s broader mission to link academia with industry. Through initiatives like Al Nukhba, AUS continues to prepare students for success in a fast-evolving global workforce.

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