Khalifa University, Mubadala ink key sponsorship partnership

Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Mubadala have signed a 10-year agreement, which will see the name of its engineering building renamed as the ‘Mubadala Building’.

The financial sponsorship will contribute to the Khalifa University Fund to support research and development with advanced facilities.

The university plays a key role in contributing to the growth of the local and regional education sector, and preparing students for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Mubadala aims to boost STEM education 

Fatima Al Marzouqi, director – Portfolio Emiratization, Mubadala Investment Company, said: “As a forward-leaning investor that drives positive change where we deploy capital, we partner with like-minded organisations to raise awareness for STEM education, and our partnership with Khalifa University has been instrumental in helping achieve this objective.”

Dr Ebrahim Al Hajri, SVP, Support Services, said: “Khalifa University is pleased to enter into this agreement with Mubadala Investment Company, a sovereign investor that manages a diverse portfolio of assets in the UAE and overseas, to offer students an enhanced academic and research experience.

“Naming the building in our campus further illustrates the extent of close engagement between the two partners, and we believe this close cooperation will help facilitate students to focus more on careers in STEM fields.”

The newly named Mubadala Building is one of the extension wings that was inaugurated in 2016.

Other buildings host part of the engineering department, the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Body Museum, research labs, KU Libraries, gymnasium, sports facilities and other cutting-edge amenities.