Our partners
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has developed strategic partnerships with prominent individuals, local and international organisations to support academic research, scholarships programmes and university events.
The Companions of Sorbonne Abu Dhabi Enlightenment
The Companions of Sorbonne Abu Dhabi Enlightenment is a sponsorship programme, which brings together individuals and companies that have privileged relations with the university. These philanthropic donations support the local and international research development at the university, the Master’s scholarships programme, and the university’s events.
Our existing companions of enlightenment are:
Corporate sponsors
Individual sponsors
- The late Mrs Claire Matta & Mr Albert Matta
- Mr Ziad Salloum
- Mr Walid Halabi
- Mrs Badreya Riyad El Ferekh AlFahim
- Mr Jean-Paul Villain
- Ms Fatima Ahmed Al Kindi
- Ms Fakhera Ahmed Al Kindi
- Ms Alya Ahmed Al Kindi
- Ms Maimoona Ahmed Al Kindi
- Dr Chawki Mounayer
Become a Companion of Sorbonne Abu Dhabi Enlightenment by contacting us at careercentre@sorbonne.ae.
Friends of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Association
The Friends of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Association was established under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. It is supported by the French Ambassador to the UAE.
The Association was founded in Spring 2007 as a result of a group collaboration between Emirati and French residents in the UAE who are keen to support the development of a prestigious and ambitious project; while bringing together renowned Emirati and French companies as strategic partners in the outreach and development of Sorbonne Abu Dhabi. Members of the Association believe that education and culture are a crucial part in the economic development and the wellbeing of the community.
The Association’s primary role is to seek funds to support the university’s scholarships and to facilitate the transition of graduates into the professional world.
The Association Executive Committee consists of:
President
Mrs Fairouz Villain
Vice-President
HE Saeed Al Hajiri
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
Vice-President
Mr Sultan Al Hajji
French alliance Abu Dhabi
General Secretary
Mrs Asma Al Ghanem
Doctors without Borders
Committee Member
Dr Usra Soffan
National Center for Documentation and Research
Committee Member
Mrs Eudeline de Tinguy
Thinkers & Doers
Committee Member
Mrs Raphaële Francois-Poncet
Baker & McKenzie/Habib Al Mulla
Committee Member
Mr Hussain Al Jaziri, Ja’Afar Alwan
Al Jaziri & Associates
Member of Honour
Prof Nathalie Drach-Temam
President of Sorbonne University
Current Sponsors
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Become a Friend of Sorbonne by contacting us at careercentre@sorbonne.ae