Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed honours recipients of prestigious Sharjah doctoral dissertation award
His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah presides over the 23rd edition of the Award for Best Doctoral Dissertation in Administrative and Financial Sciences, celebrating exceptional scholarship from across the Arab world.
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, graced the ceremony honouring the winners of the 23rd Sharjah Award for Best Doctoral Dissertation in Administrative and Financial Sciences in the Arab World, held at the distinguished Ibn Al Nafees Hall at the University of Sharjah.
The celebration recognised outstanding scholarly achievement across two distinguished categories. In Administrative Sciences, Dr Reem Mohammed Al Sayed Abdulrahman Al Hashemi from the UAE received first place for her dissertation examining university student dropout rates in the Middle East and North Africa through the lens of explainable artificial intelligence. Dr Safiya Obaid Mohammed Rashid Al Mazrouei, also from the UAE, secured second place for her work exploring innovative behaviour within the government sector and the pivotal role of leadership in fostering institutional innovation.
The Financial Sciences category yielded equally compelling research contributions. Dr Rehab Ragai Ahmed Al-Tabai Assilli from Egypt won first place for her comprehensive examination of mechanisms influencing Egypt’s transition to cleaner energy within its national climate change strategy framework through 2050. Dr Al Hassan Qutb Abdulrahman Radwan, likewise from Egypt, received second place recognition for his investigation into corporate social responsibility disclosure practices across the world’s largest financial institutions.
Professor Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah and Chairman of the Award’s Board of Trustees, delivered remarks emphasising the profound significance of rigorous academic research in advancing human knowledge and supporting development initiatives. He underscored how His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has established education and human development as cornerstones of Sharjah’s cultural and development vision, a mission the university continues to advance with distinction.
The Chancellor articulated the award’s broader purpose, noting that honouring exemplary dissertations sends an affirmative message throughout the Arab academic community regarding the value of meticulous scholarship, original intellectual contribution and rigorous methodology. He highlighted the contemporary relevance of research in administrative and financial sciences, particularly as artificial intelligence applications and digital transformation reshape working methodologies across sectors.
This edition of the award attracted 161 dissertations from 16 Arab nations, reflecting the programme’s significance as a beacon for scholarly excellence across the region. The ceremony featured presentations by the winning researchers, who illuminated the key findings and recommendations emerging from their investigations, whilst expressing their gratitude to His Highness and the award administration. Sharjah Islamic Bank received recognition as the award’s silver sponsor.
Source: WAM