The five-year MoU seeks to foster sharing of expertise, best practices and resources 

Ras Al Khaimah, May 20, 2024: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and Ras Al Khaimah Police HQ have signed a five-year cooperation agreement to develop programmes and fields of study that serve mutual interests. 

The collaboration aims to integrate efforts, share experiences and enhance performance indicators to achieve strategic objectives in alignment with federal and local government directives promoting partnership among state institutions.  

The MoU lists a number of other activities and initiatives to take the partnership forward, including field training, job placements, use of research and lab facilities and conducting  workshops and training programmes. 

The MoU was signed by Dr. David A. Schmidt, President of AURAK and Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, Commander-in-Chief of Ras Al Khaimah Police, in the presence of senior officials from both sides. 

Major General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi highlighted the significance of providing training opportunities for AURAK students at the Ras Al Khaimah Police General Command. He said the partnership aims to attract talent and facilitate student and faculty engagement with police technical units, particularly the forensic laboratory and crime scene investigation to foster research initiatives.