AURAK and Ras Al Khaimah Police HQ sign MoU for wide-ranging mutual collaboration

Press release

Published May 20th, 2024 - 08:45 GMT

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Highlights

The five-year MoU seeks to foster sharing of expertise, best practices and resources

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, May 20, 2024: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)
and Ras Al Khaimah Police HQ have signed a wide-ranging, five-year cooperation agreement
to foster a permanent and advanced partnership for mutual benefit.

The collaboration aims to integrate efforts, share experiences, and enhance performance
indicators to achieve strategic objectives in alignment with federal and local government
directives promoting partnership among state institutions.

The MoU was signed by His Excellency Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi,
Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police, and Dr. David A. Schmidt, President of
AURAK, in the presence of senior officials from both sides.

Dr. David A. Schmidt, President of AURAK said: “As one of the leading UAE universities based
in Ras Al Khaimah, we believe it is important to build partnerships with the local bodies so
that we can leverage each other’s expertise. We are very pleased to seal this partnership
with Ras Al Khaimah Police, an organization that cherishes values of excellence, innovation
and leadership. We look forward to a fruitful outcome of this strategic MoU between us and
the Ras Al Khaimah Police.”

His Excellency Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of Ras
Al Khaimah Police: “We are pleased to begin this important partnership with the American
University of Ras Al Khaimah. This collaboration aims to integrate efforts, share experiences,
and enhance performance indicators to achieve strategic objectives in alignment with
federal and local government directives promoting partnership among state institutions.”
Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi highlighted the significance of providing
training opportunities for AURAK students at the Ras Al Khaimah Police General Command.
He also said the partnership aims to attract talent and facilitate student and faculty
engagement with police technical units, particularly the forensic laboratory and crime scene
investigation, to foster research initiatives.

The agreement also proposes developing programs and fields of study that serve mutual
interests by exchanging experiences and collaborating on strategic plans and programs to
achieve shared goals.

The MoU lists a number of other activities and initiatives to take the partnership forward,
including field training, job placements, use of research and lab facilities, and conducting of
workshops and training programs.

Background Information

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK)

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is a public non-profit, independent, coeducation institution of higher education which delivers an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education with a strong focus on the local indigenous culture. All of our programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The American model of higher education, in addition to developing skills in specific academic fields, also provides a general education curriculum which exposes students to new ideas and new ways of doing things, promoting critical thinking on a wide range of local and global issues. AURAK gives students the opportunity to become fluent in English, as it is the medium of instruction. By the time of graduation, all of our students have developed a full professional proficiency in English, thus maximizing their prospects in terms of professional careers and further studies. AURAK has handpicked a top class faculty from all over the world, ensuring that students receive the highest possible standard of education, equipping them to become leaders in their field of study, and preparing them to enter the working world as well-rounded, global citizens.