The Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has announced a partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology to advance engineering education in the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America.  They signed Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi, UAE on September 20th with the goal of establishing a framework for exploring KUSTAR-sponsored research, cooperative joint research opportunities and joint educational programs.

The five year agreement between the two schools will cover a bilateral exchange of information and experience in education and research and to explore opportunities for submitting proposals for joint projects.  "We feel that alliances such as this not only enrich our research focus areas but also leverage our expertise on an international platform," said Georgia Tech's Dean of Engineering Don Giddens. "Our strengths and interests align well with KUSTAR and this partnership, in both research and developing new educational programs, gives our faculty the opportunity to operate in a global context while helping our students, and the students of KUSTAR, prepare to thrive in a global economy."