Future vision and postgraduate programmes of UoK

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of University of Khorfakkan (UOK), attended the graduation ceremony of the university's first cohort of students, comprising 114 male and female graduates, held at the university theatre in Khorfakkan City.

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His Highness directed that the graduates of the first cohort be employed, each according to their respective city.His Highness further noted the university's ambition for Khorfakkan City to host the coordination meeting of parties for the United Nations Ocean Conference in 2027, with its outcomes forming part of the official discussions of the United Nations Ocean Conference in Korea in 2028, affirming Sharjah’s commitment to supporting international dialogue on ocean issues and sustainability.

His Highness explained that the university’s future vision is based on integrating applied research related to marine environments, biodiversity protection, and sustainability into its academic and research outputs, ensuring tangible impact on society and the environment. The university is also working on developing specialised postgraduate programmes in the coming years to keep pace with scientific developments and future professional needs.