Gulf Medical University Signs MoU with Ajman University for Collaboration in Academics, Research
Ajman: In line with its started strategic objective of expanding the network of partner universities worldwide, Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, has entered into an agreement with Ajman University (AU). The MoU was signed between both the universities at the GMU campus on 27th May 2019, represented by Prof. Hossam Hamdy – Chancellor of GMU and Dr. Abdelkrim Seghir – Chancellor of AU.
The MoU aims to develop academic cooperation through student and faculty exchanges, joint scientific research, dual degree programs and exchanges of academic materials and publications in addition to professional internships and technical cooperation, between both the universities.
Prof. Hossam Hamdy, the Chancellor of GMU said that the collaboration between the universities would have a profound impact on the UAE and the region. “The partnership with Ajman University is the latest in our efforts towards realizing the vision to be a leading international academic healthcare institution. We are confident that this collaboration would benefit the education, healthcare and research sectors in the UAE and beyond, facilitating continuing professional development in these areas, in the long run.”
Dr. Abdelkrim Seghir said that both the Universities had a lot to gain and contribute, as part of the new partnership. About his visit to GMU and Thumbay Medicity, he said, “I am very impressed with the facilities here at GMU and Thumbay Medicity. I admire the passion with which the students and faculty here pursue academics and research. I am particularly impressed by the leadership and the vision behind GMU, driving the huge growth and development.”
GMU provides a number of collaborative programs with distinguished academic institutes and universities, such as the University of Arizona, University of Paris, Medical University of Lublin – Poland, Tokyo Medical and Dental University - Japan, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University – Italy, Sun Yat-Sen University - China, etc. This is part of the internationalization of GMU, offering its students the chance to learn and get training in the USA, Europe, China, Japan and France. GMU receives students from more than 80 countries as its reputation and image goes beyond the region.
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Make polling hours 6am-7pm for May 7 LS polls, Karnataka BJP urges EC citing heatwave
Bengaluru, May 3: Citing the ongoing heatwave in the state, Karnataka BJP on Friday petitioned the Election Commission with a request to modify the polling hours to the 6am-7pm period in the 14 parliamentary constituencies in the state that goes to polls on May 7.
Polling is currently scheduled to be held in the second phase in the state in 14 segments in the northern districts between 7am to 6pm on May 7.
"It has become hard to come out and vote between hours 10.00 to 17.00 due to uncontrollable heat. The average heat in those parts (north Karnataka) covering 14 parliamentary constituencies are between 37 and 42 degree (Celsius). The mercury is rising at an alarming level and it would become hard for the electors to come out and vote," BJP's petition said.
The petition highlighted the alarming rise in temperatures, which are expected to go beyond 40 degree Celsius, and also stated that the number of voters over the age of 40 is high and that they are vulnerable to the heatwave.
"To keep up the good spirit of voting, necessary action should be taken," the BJP petition urged the Election Commission, saying, "In this background, it is requested to modify the time of voting in the 14 parliamentary constituencies from 06.00 to 19.00 hours on May 7".
Polling was held between 7 am and 6 pm during Karnataka's first phase of the Lok Sabha polls in 14 constituencies on April 26.
