SRTIP forges R&D partnerships to boost Sharjah innovative economy

The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) has signed a trio of strategic memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading government and private sector stakeholders, cementing the emirate’s commitment to advancing healthcare research and innovation.

- Staff Reporter, Gulf Today

The signing ceremony, attended and supported by Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson and President of SRTIP, marked a pivotal moment in the emirate’s strategy to become a regional hub for cutting-edge medical innovation.

The three agreements, inked with Emirates Health Services (EHS), Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), and environmental and sustainability pioneer BEEAH Group, underscore SRTIP’s multi-pronged approach to fostering a dynamic, research-driven healthcare ecosystem.

"These strategic MoUs lay the foundation for long-term, impactful collaboration in healthcare R&D," said Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SRTIP. "By joining hands with institutions such as EHS, SHA, and BEEAH, we aim to accelerate health-care innovation and make Sharjah a beacon for sustainable medical advancements that benefit the UAE and the wider region." Innovation Pact with Emirates Health Services (EHS) Under the first MoU, SRTIP has formalized a partnership with Emirates Health Services (EHS), signed by its Director General, H.E. Dr. Yousif Mohammad Al Serkal. The agreement provides a comprehensive framework to explore joint ventures in innovation, research translation, and clinical application. EHS is now a strategic partner of SRTIP in the realm of healthcare innovation, enabling the co-development of prototypes and the acceleration of novel health technologies.