emirates7 - The University of Sharjah (UoS) made a remarkable impression at the British Educational Training and Technology Conference and Exhibition (BETT 2025) held in London from January 20 to 24.
As part of Sharjah's official delegation, coordinated by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SEPA), the University was joined by representatives from the universities of Khorfakkan, Kalba, and Al Dhaid.
At the event, UoS showcased its innovative electronic services and outlined the key components of its strategic plan for 2024–2030, emphasizing advancements in educational technology and digital transformation. This participation reaffirms the University’s dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, enhancing educational quality, and fostering stronger engagement between students and faculty.
The University delegation was led by Prof. Abbes Amira, Dean of the College of Computing and Informatics, and Prof. Shareefa Al Marzooqi, Director of the Media Centre.
Prof. Amira underscored the significance of participating in specialized events like BETT, which focus on education and technology, describing it as a critical step in advancing the University’s EDGE strategy. This strategy prioritizes digital transformation, innovation, and academic excellence. He highlighted the event’s role in exploring emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, which foster educational innovation and open doors for collaboration with global institutions, solidifying UoS’s reputation as a leader in innovation and excellence.
The delegation also engaged with advanced educational technologies showcased by major global companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and Google.
Prof. Shareefa Al Marzooqi, Director of the Media Centre, emphasized the importance of UoS’s presence at this year’s exhibition. She noted that the University’s participation reflects its commitment to modernizing teaching methods in line with global trends, particularly through the integration of AI, to enhance the effectiveness of academic content delivery. These advancements aim to achieve outcomes that refine students' skills and competencies, preparing them for future challenges.
As part of Sharjah's official delegation, coordinated by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SEPA), the University was joined by representatives from the universities of Khorfakkan, Kalba, and Al Dhaid.
At the event, UoS showcased its innovative electronic services and outlined the key components of its strategic plan for 2024–2030, emphasizing advancements in educational technology and digital transformation. This participation reaffirms the University’s dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, enhancing educational quality, and fostering stronger engagement between students and faculty.
The University delegation was led by Prof. Abbes Amira, Dean of the College of Computing and Informatics, and Prof. Shareefa Al Marzooqi, Director of the Media Centre.
Prof. Amira underscored the significance of participating in specialized events like BETT, which focus on education and technology, describing it as a critical step in advancing the University’s EDGE strategy. This strategy prioritizes digital transformation, innovation, and academic excellence. He highlighted the event’s role in exploring emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the metaverse, which foster educational innovation and open doors for collaboration with global institutions, solidifying UoS’s reputation as a leader in innovation and excellence.
The delegation also engaged with advanced educational technologies showcased by major global companies, including Microsoft, Meta, and Google.
Prof. Shareefa Al Marzooqi, Director of the Media Centre, emphasized the importance of UoS’s presence at this year’s exhibition. She noted that the University’s participation reflects its commitment to modernizing teaching methods in line with global trends, particularly through the integration of AI, to enhance the effectiveness of academic content delivery. These advancements aim to achieve outcomes that refine students' skills and competencies, preparing them for future challenges.