Umm Al Quwain – 28 October 2026
 

The Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Umm Al Quwain University, aimed at strengthening mutual cooperation and fostering partnerships between the legal and academic sectors, contributing to the advancement of legal knowledge, the exchange of expertise, and the development of professional competencies.
 

The MoU was signed on behalf of the Association by Counsellor / Zayed Saeed Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and on behalf of the University by Dr. Hani Abdulrahman Bakr, Vice Chancellor.
 

The signing ceremony was attended by a number of members of the Association’s Board of Directors and representatives of the University.
 

The ceremony also featured an exchange of commemorative shields between the two parties, reflecting their mutual appreciation and commitment to strengthening cooperation and institutional partnerships.
 

The MoU comes as part of the Association’s commitment to expanding its partnerships with higher education institutions across the UAE and promoting integration between academic learning and professional legal practice. It also supports scientific and legal initiatives that contribute to raising legal awareness and promoting a culture of law within the community.
 

The agreement represents a step towards opening new avenues for cooperation in areas of mutual interest and exchanging knowledge and expertise, thereby supporting the development of legal professionals and contributing to the advancement of the legal system in the United Arab Emirates.
 

The signing of the MoU reflects the Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal’ commitment to building effective institutional partnerships with academic institutions and strengthening cooperation in ways that serve the shared professional and academic objectives of both parties and support the continued development of the legal sector in the UAE.