Saif Bin Zayed Academy ​for Security & Policing Sciences organized an introductory workshop following with practical workshop with the Emirates Scholar Research Center on August 31, 2022 entitled with “Introductory Workshop on Scientific Research and Digital Transformation in Education.”

Dr. Fawaz Habbal, President of Emirates Scholar Research Center, gave an overview of the ESRC and its importance, as well as his vision to enhance the position of the United Arab Emirates in scientific research. Followed by Dr. Firas Habbal, Editor-in-Chief of the Emirates Scholar Research Center, represented about the importance of scientific research, and how to conduct it in its own way. After that, a practical workshop was held with the attendees, where they exchanged new ideas and topics that inspire them and arouse their interest to conduct research on/

Dr. Firas confirmed that the Emirates Scholar Research Center is always ready to guide and assist them in their scientific field. The main objective of the workshop was to help members motivate, encourage, and assist them and support scientific research on behalf of the country.

Colonel Dr. Saeed Al Khaili mentioned that Abu Dhabi Police also looks forward to the continuous cooperation with Emirates Scholar Research Center in order to promote an innovative vision that supports the research and development environment.

After that, a meeting took place between the Emirates Research Center’s team and the Major General Thani Butti Al Shamsi where shieldswere exchanged in recognition of the joint support and continued fruitful cooperation.

At the end of the meeting, Emirates Research Center team emphasized the permanent cooperation and providing innovative solutions that reflect the modern image of the United Arab Emirates.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed in Dubai by Curtin University Dubai and Emirates Scholar Research Center, with the aim of enhancing scientific research and knowledge cooperation and benefiting from the accumulated scientific and research experiences on both sides, as well as supporting the means of partnership between them in the various fields of science and research.

The memorandum was signed by, Professor John Evans, the Pro Vice Chancellor of Curtin University, and Dr. Firas Habbal, the President of Emirates Scholar Research Center. It took place in the presence of the Mr. Khaled Abdalla, a board member of Emirates Scholar Research Center, and from the same party, Dr. Fawaz Habbal, president of Geminos Group, Mr. Yaser Masri, Geminos Group Executive Director, and Ms. Carla Sarkis, Business Development Executive and from Curtin University, Dubai Mr. Salih Ismail, Program Coordinator, College of Information Technology and Engineering.

The areas of cooperation between the two parties include exchanging information and experience, organizing joint scientific and research events, including conferences, seminars, workshops and lectures, and exchanging publications.

Dr. Firas, President of Emirates Scholar Research Center, stressed the importance of this MoU as it enhances the strategic partnership between the Emirates Scholar Research Center and Curtin University in Dubai, which is considered one of the leading scientific and academic institutions in the country.

He added that areas of cooperation outlined in the MoU focus on benefiting from the scientific capabilities of ESRC recruits who will acquire scientific specializations and postgraduate studies through training, qualifying, and refining their skills in many practical fields that prepare them for scientific research. He further added that research also facilitates access to new scientific horizons and knowledge, which in return, will improve the intellectual capabilities of researchers, providing them with the opportunity to work with experts, and benefit from their experience and ideas.

“Today, we are making new progress through this memorandum, which aims to enhance the contribution of scientific research and modern science to sustainable economic development efforts based on knowledge, innovation, and technology, “said Professor John!

“This memorandum emphasize on the importance of the Curtin University’s ambition in preparing a strong group of UAE National researchers capable of serving the country vision, while providing innovative solutions in logistic, technical and social areas.” he added.

“The memorandum seeks to enhance the means of research and scientific cooperation between the two sides in many fields, to achieve their goals of supporting scientific research, expanding knowledge and experience, diversifying their sources, and to serve the community at its best.

We look forward during the coming period to achieving the maximum benefit from the outputs of this memorandum and its contribution to developing the scientific research in the UAE. ” Mentioned Dr. Fawaz.

Finally, both assured that the signing of the memorandum of understanding and cooperation establishes distinguished relations between the two parties and expands the knowledge base to benefit from the experiences of both sides in all areas of common interest, indicating that cooperation between them would contribute significantly to develop informed and sustainable visions and plans that serve the mission of scientific research

أطلق مركز باحثي الإمارات للبحوث والدراسات ثلاثة مجلات علمية في مجالات القانون والإدارة والتحول الرقمي، المجلة الأولى والمعنية بالأعمال والاقتصاد والدراسات الاجتماعية “EJBESS” والتي تهدف إلى تشجيع البحث النظري وتطبيقاته في مجال اقتصاديات الأعمال وإدارة الأعمال والإدارة ، والاقتصاد ، والدراسات الاجتماعية ، وتعزيز تبادل الأفكار بين العلم والممارسة ، بالإضافة إلى العمل النظري والتجريبي الأصلي التي تناقش أحدث نتائج الأبحاث المعاصرة التي يمكن استخدامها بشكل مباشر وغير مباشر في معالجة القضايا البحثية ومشاركة المعرفة المتقدمة.

أما المجلة الثانية فأٌطلق عليها اسم المجلة الإماراتية لدراسات العلوم التقنية في المجالات القانونية والشرطية “EJPSS” وتسعى إلى تشجيع ممارسي الشرطة والباحثين الأكاديميين على تقديم مقالات للنشر تركز على أحدث الابتكارات التقنية للخدمات الشرطية في العالم الحقيقي مثل الجرائم الإلكترونية والاجراءات الحكومية والإدارة القانونية والتوثيق الرقمي والمشاركة العامة والأمن المجتمعي لتعزيز جميع المعارف في المجالات المختلفة والجوانب المتنوعة في العلوم القانونية والشرطية.

المجلة الثالثة وهي المجلة الدولية للأتمتة والتحول الرقمي والأبحاث العلمية “IJADT” وتستهدف التحديات والفرص لتطوير البرمجيات والبرامج التي تلبي أفضل الممارسات وتجسدها في التطبيقات المؤسسية، بالإضافة إلى أتمتة عمليات الروبوتات وروبوتات البرمجيات وتهدف أيضاً إلى دراسة النماذج الجديدة والأنماط الناجحة للتحول الرقمي، وعلاقة الابتكار والممارسات المبتكرة بالتحول الرقمي.

وبهذا الصدد يقول د. فراس حبال الرئيس الأكاديمي للمركز: “المنصة الإلكترونية وبوابة باحثي الإمارات Emirates Scholar هي فرصة ذهبية للباحثين للتواصل والتسجيل للحصول على بطاقة عضوية تسمح لهم بالوصول إلى كل الدراسات والأبحاث والأوراق البحثية المنشورة، والنشر الأكاديمي في مختلف المجلات العلمية والعالمية، وقد حرصت البوابة على تسجيل وفهرسة المجلة في أهم وأرقى قواعد الفهرسة العلمية مثل Google Scholar , Science Open, Clarivate, CrossRef التي بدورها تعنى بفهرسة وتحكيم المجلات ونشرها دولياً لتعود بالفائدة على الباحثين والتأكيد على أهمية تلك المجلات في دراسة أهم الموضوعات العلمية المعاصرة.

الجدير بالذكر مركز باحثي الإمارات للبحوث والدراسات تأسس لتحمل مسؤولية تطوير البحوث في الإمارات العربية المتحدة والمنطقة العربية بشكل عام إلى جانب المساهمة في تطوير البحث العلمي ونشر الأبحاث العلمية وخدمة الباحثين والمراكز البحثية داخل الدولة.

ويضيف د.حبال: “يقوم المركز بأتمتة الخدمات ودعم التقنيات البحثية مع تزايد الترابط بين العالم الرقمي وصفحات التواصل الاجتماعي عن طريق بوابة بحثية ذكية “emiratesscholar.com” بمفهوم بحثي متخصص لتربط بين الباحثين في الدولة والعالم وتأكيداً على رؤية الإمارات 2021.