The United Arab Emirates University, UAEU, in collaboration with the French company, Dassault Aviation, is conducting a joint research study in the fields of aeronautical engineering and air navigation systems.

The move comes in the context of strengthening the UAEU's role in higher education and scientific research fields at regional and international levels.

Professor Mohamed Al Baili, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UAEU, said that cooperation with the French company aims to develop scientific research and innovation capacities in the fields of national and regional importance.

Philippe Perrin, Representative of Dassault Aviation, said that the French company has a long experience in the country, especially with the UAE University, explaining that this partnership represents a real mutual benefit.