Sharjah, UAE. November 20, 2023 – American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) Sharakah Program continues to expand its outreach regionally by welcoming the Islamic Educational College Schools—a prominent network of 12 international schools in Jordan—to the Sharakah Program family. AUS and the Islamic Educational College Schools recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at a ceremony organized by the AUS Office of Enrollment Management on campus.
The Sharakah agreement aims to partner with select schools in the UAE and the region. According to the MoA, AUS will offer partial scholarships to students nominated by the schools; offer patronage to selected research, cultural, social and sports events organized by the school and organize workshops for the school’s faculty and staff. The agreement also aims to recruit students to AUS from varied socio-cultural and economic backgrounds.
The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Mohamed El Tarhuni, Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer at AUS; Ali Shuhaimy, Executive Director of Enrollment Management at AUS; Luma Salhab, Director of International Programs at Islamic Educational College Schools; Dr. Mohammad Shatnawi, Academic and College Counselor, and other officials from both academic institutions.
“Our decision to take the Sharakah Program beyond national boundaries underscores AUS’ vision of cultivating a globally connected educational ecosystem. Partnering with the Islamic Educational College Schools in Jordan is a stride towards realizing this vision, enabling us to tap into diverse talent pools and foster cross-cultural academic enrichment. This is the fourth regional partnership we hold in the Sharakah Program,” said Shuhaimy.
Salhab said: “The signing of the partnership between American University of Sharjah and the Islamic Educational College Schools in Jordan has many benefits for our students. It is a very important step to expand educational opportunities for our students. This partnership may provide multiple opportunities for cultural and educational exchange between the two institutions and will also expand areas of study and research.”
A number of select schools from across the UAE and beyond currently participate in the Sharakah Program at AUS, with their students and staff benefiting from a variety of opportunities. For more information about the program, please visit www.aus.edu/sharakah.
About AUS
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan articulated his vision of a distinctive institution against the backdrop of Islamic history and in the context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary society in the UAE and the Gulf region.
Firmly grounded in principles of meritocracy and with a strong reputation for academic excellence, AUS has come to represent the very best in teaching and research, accredited internationally and recognized by employers the world over for creating graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and drive to lead in the 21st century.
AUS values learners not driven only by academic success, but by those that embrace our dynamic campus life and embody our ideals of openness, tolerance and respect. This combination of academic excellence and community spirit ensures AUS is filled with world-class faculty and students, poised to become the innovators, thinkers, contributors and leaders of tomorrow.
About Islamic Educational College Schools
The Islamic Educational College Schools (IEC) is located in Amman Jordan. IEC was established in 1947 as a non-profit institution that implements an educational philosophy stemming from the Mission and Vision of The Islamic Cultural Society. It was inaugurated by His Majesty King Abdullah The First, and was attended by a number of princes and nobles from The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and other countries. IEC schools aim at producing well rounded generations that benefit from a superior educational experience combined with moderate Islamic teachings in an ever evolving and advancing learning environment.
The Islamic Educational College Schools offer the National Program as well as the IB Diploma, IGCSE-IAL, BTEC and American Programs. (Total number of enrollments: 7.200)