Sharjah Ruler appoints Bodour Al Qasimi as President of AUS

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree No. (6) of 2023 regarding the appointment of the president of the American University of Sharjah (AUS).

The decree appoints Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), and chairperson of its board of trustees, as of its date.

His Highness stated that after twenty-five years of continuous work in the presidency of the AUS, where it reached the stage of perfection with the help of university administrators and members of the board of trustees, it is time to step down from the position of the university president and give the opportunity to a new generation to lead the university, with the assistance of the university chancellor and members of the board of trustees.

Regarding the selection of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, His Highness stated that His Highness chosen to appoint Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi because of her knowledge and competence to be the president of the AUS, highlighting that His Highness will not be far from Sheikha Bodour and from the AUS as well.