Department of Geography and Urban Sustainability

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Committee of Heads of Environmental Sciences (CHES), the education committee of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES). CHES is the collective voice of the environmental sciences academic community and serves to enhance the quality of environmental education worldwide. A programme accredited by CHES is assured to meet high standards, contain a strong component of practical, field and theoretical activities, and has excellent opportunities for training, work experience and links to the professional environmental sector. Students enrolled on CHES accredited programmes can apply for free Student Membership of the IES and for a fast-track route to membership once they graduate. This programme is aligned with the academic requirements of Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) and starts graduates on a route towards becoming a Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist. 

Mission

Our commitment is to undertake research and produce educated, balanced and employable graduates who understand the interactions between human societies and the environment, in the UAE and beyond. We strive to ensure that our students leave this department with the necessary knowledge, skills, creativity and leadership qualities which will contribute to the development and growth of the UAE, and enable then to lead successful careers.       

Facilities

GIS and Remote Sensing Labs

The GIS and RS Laboratories at United Arab Emirates University were established with an aim to support the undergraduate and master students of Geography department. Labs provides an environment where faculty, staff and students work together to improve knowledge in GIS, RS and the cartography field. There are four labs (two at male campus and two at female campus), managed by full time lab specialists and lab instructors. Lab staff are available to assist lab users with locating geospatial data, integrating data into GIS projects, and ArcGIS functionality.

Climate Station Lab

The Climate Station is used to provide comprehensive and practical climatology training for UAEU students taking climatology and other weather related courses.

Academic Programs

Faculty

Note: If calling from outside the UAEU organization, dial (+971 3 713) before the extension.

Name	Position	Email	Ext.
Dr. Naeema Al Hosani	Professor, Chair and Director of the Desert Environment Research Center	naeemam@uaeu.ac.ae	6430
Dr. Mohamed Yagoub	Professor	myagoub@uaeu.ac.ae	5028
Dr. Khaula Al Kaabi	Professor and Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies	khaula.alkaabi@uaeu.ac.ae	5001
Dr. Nazmi Saleous	Associate Professor and Director of the M.Sc. in Remote Sensing and GIS Program	nazmi.saleous@uaeu.ac.ae	5031
Dr. Ahmad Bin Touq	Associate Professor	abintouq@uaeu.ac.ae ;	5902
Dr. Tareefa AlSumaiti	Associate Professor	tareefa@uaeu.ac.ae	5025
Dr. Khalid Hussein	Associate Professor	khalid.hussein@uaeu.ac.ae	5051
Dr. Robert M.Bridi	Associate Professor	rmbridi@uaeu.ac.ae	5087
Dr. Ahmed Almurshidi	Associate Professor	ah.almurshidi@uaeu.ac.ae	5008
Dr. Elnazir Ramadan	Associate Professor	elnazirr@uaeu.ac.ae	5033
Dr. Khawla Alhebsi	Assistant Professor	khawla.alhebsi@uaeu.ac.ae	6435
Dr. Li Lin	Assistant Professor	Lin@uaeu.ac.ae	5075
Dr. Mona Ramadan	Assistant Professor	mona.s.ramadan@uaeu.ac.ae	6751
Dr. Hossam Khedr	Assistant Professor	hossam.khedr@uaeu.ac.ae	-
Mr. Abdallah Al Bizreh	Instructor	abdbizreh@uaeu.ac.ae	4373
Ms. Athheba Al Ahbabi	Instructor	athheba@uaeu.ac.ae	5090
Dr. Muhagir ElKamali	Instructor	muhagir.hk@uaeu.ac.ae	5041
Dr. Fatmaelzahraa Hussein	Visiting Faculty	fatma.hussein@uaeu.ac.ae	-

General Enquiries

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Geography and Urban Sustainability. We welcome your query and encourage you to contact us using the information below:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences,
United Arab Emirates University,
P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, UAE 

Phone: +971 3 713 6411 
Fax: +971  3 713 4978 
Email: Geography@uaeu.ac.ae