Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. This Memorandum has been concluded and signed between:

The "First Party" and the "Second Party" are individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties".

The aforementioned Preamble, attached schedules, and annexes to this Memorandum form an integral part hereof, and shall be read, construed, and interpreted with it as a single, connected, and complementary legal provision.

The following words and expressions, wherever mentioned in this Memorandum, shall have the meanings assigned to them below, unless the context requires otherwise:

• The Memorandum: Means the current Memorandum of Understanding and Joint Strategic Cooperation with all its terms and annexes.
• Joint Committee: The coordination committee formed by representatives of both parties to follow up and execute the approved fields of cooperation.
• Confidentiality: Means not disclosing any data, documents, plans, or programs exchanged between the parties throughout the validity of this Memorandum and after its termination.

This Memorandum aims to establish a flexible and comprehensive institutional framework that allows both parties to achieve the following joint objectives:

• Exchanging knowledge, expertise, studies, statistical reports, and academic research of mutual interest.
• Coordinating efforts and joint programs to qualify young national cadres and raise their productive and professional efficiency.
• Providing mutual and sustainable support and facilities in official events, seminars, and conferences organized by either party.
• Contributing effectively to the service and development of the local community in the Emirate of Ajman and the UAE.

Pursuant to this Memorandum, the parties shall actively coordinate to implement cooperation in the following areas and achieve the stated targets:

• First: Field and Practical Training for Students: The Second Party commits to providing annual practical training opportunities for students of various colleges of City University Ajman within its departments to prepare them for the labor market. Approved KPI: Accommodating and training no less than ten (10) students annually from the relevant colleges and programs.
• Second: Joint Seminars, Workshops, and Training Events: Both parties shall periodically collaborate in organizing specialized workshops, seminars, and joint conferences in fields of management, public relations, international protocol, and corporate hospitality. Approved KPI: Holding a minimum of two (2) training events during each joint academic year.
• Third: Consultations, Research, and Applied Studies: The First Party shall harness its research capacity and faculty members to provide consultation services, development solutions, and field research to the Second Party upon request.

The First Party undertakes and commits pursuant to this Memorandum to perform the following tasks:

• Providing approved scholarships and partial discounts on tuition fees for employees of the Second Party and their first-degree relatives in accordance with official schedules.
• Providing halls, laboratories, and training facilities at the university to support the activities and events of the Department when needed and subject to prior approval.
• Involving the Department's employees in scientific seminars, professional workshops, and conferences organized by the University free of charge or with special privileges.

The Second Party undertakes and commits pursuant to this Memorandum to perform the following tasks:

• Facilitating the training tasks of university students and providing periodic performance reports on their training period to support their academic path.
• Providing specialized consultations to the university in the fields of protocol, ceremonies, and organizing high-level official events and delegations.
• Giving priority to outstanding graduates of City University Ajman for job opportunities available at the Department, in accordance with applicable terms and regulations.

In appreciation of the Department's role, the First Party offers a fixed package of tuition fee exemptions and discounts for the Second Party's employees and their first-degree relatives (spouse, children) as per the approved table below:

To ensure proper implementation of this Memorandum and the realization of its strategic objectives, the parties agreed to form a joint coordinating committee comprising representatives from both sides, which shall handle the following duties:

• Setting the detailed plans and schedules necessary to implement the fields of cooperation mentioned in the Memorandum.
• Monitoring workflow, evaluating periodic results, and preparing joint reports to be submitted to senior management on a semi-annual basis.
• Resolving all operational or technical obstacles and difficulties that may face the execution of any partnership projects.

All intellectual property rights, trademarks, logos, scientific materials, and systems owned by either party prior to signing this Memorandum shall remain its sole and independent property. The signing or execution of this Memorandum does not entail any transfer or waiver of such rights to the other party unless by an independent written agreement.

The parties commit to total confidentiality regarding all information, data, documents, and plans exchanged between them under this framework, whether written or oral. Neither party may disclose or make them available to a third party without obtaining prior written consent from the other party. This obligation remains valid throughout the duration of this Memorandum and after its termination.

This Memorandum does not create any direct financial obligations or joint expenditures between the parties unless explicitly stated. Each party shall bear all its administrative and operational expenses arising from the implementation of its obligations, unless otherwise agreed in writing for specific projects.

Neither party shall be held legally liable to the other for any indirect damages, operational losses, or claims arising out of the performance or non-performance of the obligations herein, unless caused by gross negligence or intentional harm. Each party remains responsible for the safety and actions of its employees.

Either party shall be exempted from legal liability for delay or failure to execute its obligations if the delay or failure results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control and full command, including natural disasters, epidemics, wars, or sovereign emergency decisions. The affected party must notify the other immediately.

In the event of any dispute or disagreement regarding the interpretation or implementation of any terms of this Memorandum, the parties shall seek to settle the dispute amicably through direct consultations and good-faith negotiations between senior management.

This Memorandum shall be governed, construed, and executed in accordance with the local laws and legislations in force in the Emirate of Ajman, and the federal laws applicable in the UAE. If an amicable settlement is impossible, the dispute shall be referred to the competent courts of Ajman.

This Memorandum enters into force from the date of its actual digital signing and remains valid for three (3) consecutive years. It shall be automatically renewed for a similar period unless one party notifies the other in writing of its desire not to renew at least ninety (90) days prior to expiration. Amendments require written consent signed by both parties.

All official communications linked to the implementation, amendment, or termination of this Memorandum shall be deemed legally valid if made in writing and delivered by hand against acknowledgment of receipt, registered mail, or via the official verified emails specified in the identity details table.

This Memorandum is drafted entirely in two identical original copies, with each party receiving one original copy to act upon and adhere to its provisions upon immediate execution.