Research receives a boost from Petrofac

Research at AUS received a boost from Petrofac International, one of the largest engineering and construction companies serving the hydrocarbon industry in the Gulf. Mr. Maroun A. Semaan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Petrofac, presented AUS with a contribution of AED 150,000 to support research at the university, announced Chancellor Winfred Thompson.

The contribution was presented during a visit to AUS by a delegation of senior executives of the Petrofac Corporation.

The purpose of the visit was to explore collaboration between the company and AUS on research projects of mutual interest, said Chancellor Thompson.

“The university's programs are greatly improved through partnerships such as this with Petrofac. They help AUS achieve its objective of becoming a leading research university in the region,” he added.