The University of Sharjah has rolled out an institution-wide programme that requires every faculty member to acquire advanced skills in restructuring courses with artificial intelligence tools, according to Sharjah 24. The initiative adopts an outcomes-based education model that ensures each course meets clearly specified learning goals while addressing evolving labour market requirements. University leaders described the effort as a direct response to rapid technological shifts that demand updated pedagogical approaches and digital resources tailored to individual programmes.
Sharjah 24 reported that the overhaul forms a core element of the university’s broader strategy shaped by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah. H.E. Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, stated that “This programme is a natural extension of the University of Sharjah’s overall strategy, which stems from the vision of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University.” Agamy’s remarks underscored the institution’s commitment to investing in human capital and responsible innovation.
Prof. Maher Omar, Director of the Institute for Leadership in Higher Education and coordinator of the initiative, explained that the programme draws on global best practices while employing cutting-edge AI applications to accelerate course analysis and resource creation, Sharjah 24 said. Omar highlighted a collaborative human-AI framework in which faculty retain full academic responsibility even as technology speeds up development of innovative digital materials. The training emphasises ethical deployment of AI, helping educators confront associated challenges and produce content matched to student capabilities and course objectives.
Faculty participants will learn to evaluate existing curricula against targeted outcomes before redesigning them with AI assistance, a process detailed in the Sharjah 24 coverage. This includes generating specialised learning resources that reflect the unique requirements of each discipline. The university maintains 158 accredited academic tracks spanning bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and diploma levels, providing a substantial base for the transformation.
Earlier in 2026 the University of Sharjah introduced multiple new programmes focused on artificial intelligence and digital fields, including a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical and Healthcare Applications, according to university announcements reported by Sharjah 24 in July. These additions, alongside plans for an Innovation Center opened in July 2026, illustrate the institution’s ongoing alignment of offerings with future workforce needs in technology and data-driven sectors. The latest faculty development programme builds directly on that foundation by updating delivery methods across existing and emerging tracks.
The initiative also aligns with separate collaborations such as the Innovation Lab established with e& in July 2026 to give students practical AI experience, university statements show. Such efforts form part of a regional trend in which UAE higher education institutions have added dozens of future-oriented programmes in recent years to match labour market evolution, a survey by Emarat Al Youm indicated. Training under the current overhaul will continue to prioritise responsible AI integration that keeps academic integrity at the centre of curriculum design.
