The Consortium for the Advancement of Science and Technology
The Consortium supports researchers, enhances academic mobility, and organizes international events to expand academic exchange and create engaging spaces for networking and collaboration
The Consortium for the Advancement of Science and Technology is a network of universities, research institutions, and individual researchers based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates with representatives in many countries. The Consortium aims to advance science and technology in the Middle East, Northern Africa, Europe, East and Central Asia, and beyond by fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among scholars and practitioners worldwide.
The Consortium for the Advancement of Science and Technology is established under the laws of the United Arab Emirates and is a distinguished resident of Sharjah Media City (Shams), with local representatives in multiple countries across the wider region. Officially licensed by the Emirate of Sharjah, the Consortium is authorized to conduct a broad range of activities both within the UAE and internationally. It plays a vital role in connecting science, education, and innovation across borders — empowering institutions, researchers, and professionals to advance knowledge and shape the future of global scientific collaboration.
The Consortium for the Advancement of Science and Technology is established under the laws of the United Arab Emirates and is a distinguished resident of Sharjah Media City (Shams), with local representatives in multiple countries across the wider region. Officially licensed by the Emirate of Sharjah, the Consortium is authorized to conduct a broad range of activities both within the UAE and internationally. It plays a vital role in connecting science, education, and innovation across borders — empowering institutions, researchers, and professionals to advance knowledge and shape the future of global scientific collaboration.
The licensed activities include:
Learned Society and Professional Association
The Consortium for the Advancement of Science and Technology
The Consortium for the Advancement of Science and Technology is officially registered by the Emirate of Sharjah to operate both as a learned society and a professional association, uniting academic and professional communities across diverse fields of science and technology. As a learned society, it promotes research, innovation, and the dissemination of knowledge through conferences, publications, and international collaboration. As a professional association, it supports practitioners by fostering professional development, ethical standards, and cross-border cooperation among experts in various disciplines.
Organization and Management of Scientific Events
The Consortium holds an official license to organize, promote, and manage international conferences, symposia, conventions, and meetings — both in-person and virtual. These events provide platforms for global scientific dialogue, professional networking, and dissemination of research outcomes.
Education and Knowledge Exchange
The Consortium is licensed to provide educational and training services, including academic programs, professional development courses, and cross-border learning initiatives that expand global access to scientific and technical knowledge.
Scientific and Academic Publishing
The Consortium is authorized to publish academic journals, periodicals, and books, facilitating the dissemination of scientific knowledge and contributing to the advancement of research and innovation worldwide. This activity plays a critical role in sharing discoveries, fostering collaboration among researchers, and ensuring that new insights reach the academic and professional communities that can apply them to real-world challenges.
Research and Experimental Development
The Consortium is authorized to conduct and support research and experimental development in the natural sciences, engineering, medical sciences, biotechnology, and agricultural sciences. It also facilitates interdisciplinary research initiatives that integrate these domains to promote innovation and sustainable technological advancement
About the Consortium
Information about the license
The Consortium for the Advancement of Science and Technology is officially licensed by the Government of Sharjah – Sharjah Media City (Shams) to operate in the United Arab Emirates. Formation Number: 2541283. License Number: 2541283.01. Codes: 5811.11; 5813.02; 7210.01; 8230.01; 8230.02; 8549.01; 9412.01; 9412.04. Under this license, the Consortium is authorized to conduct a broad range of academic, research, educational, and professional activities, including learned societies, professional associations, scientific research, event organization, exhibition management, education, and scientific publishing.
Mission and goals
The Consortium focuses on a number of emerging fields and areas, uniting research institutions, scholars, and practitioners from Europe and Asia to share knowledge, insights, and bright ideas.
Supporting researchers
The Consortium is committed to supporting both established and emerging researchers in their pursuit of academic excellence. To this end, the Consortium provides various forms of support, including funding, research grants, and other resources, to enable researchers to undertake innovative and impactful research. By providing financial and logistical assistance, the Consortium aims to remove barriers that may hinder researchers from pursuing their research interests and potential breakthroughs. This support enables researchers to explore new avenues of inquiry, develop new methodologies, and make significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
The Consortium is committed to supporting both established and emerging researchers in their pursuit of academic excellence. To this end, the Consortium provides various forms of support, including funding, research grants, and other resources, to enable researchers to undertake innovative and impactful research. By providing financial and logistical assistance, the Consortium aims to remove barriers that may hinder researchers from pursuing their research interests and potential breakthroughs. This support enables researchers to explore new avenues of inquiry, develop new methodologies, and make significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
Enhancing academic mobility
The Consortium is committed to promoting academic mobility. To achieve this goal, the Consortium supports a range of exchange programs, conferences, and other initiatives that facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas between scholars and institutions. By promoting academic mobility, the Consortium aims to create opportunities for scholars to develop new skills, gain new perspectives, and build international networks. The Consortium seeks to promote cross-cultural understanding, strengthen regional cooperation, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology across borders.
The Consortium is committed to promoting academic mobility. To achieve this goal, the Consortium supports a range of exchange programs, conferences, and other initiatives that facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas between scholars and institutions. By promoting academic mobility, the Consortium aims to create opportunities for scholars to develop new skills, gain new perspectives, and build international networks. The Consortium seeks to promote cross-cultural understanding, strengthen regional cooperation, and facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology across borders.
Facilitating academic exchange
The Consortium hosts a variety of international events, including conferences and workshops, that serve as platforms for bringing together scholars and practitioners from diverse regions and fields. These events are designed to facilitate meaningful knowledge exchange, foster valuable networking opportunities, and promote collaboration among participants. By convening experts from different regions and fields, the Consortium's events help to generate new ideas and perspectives, and inspire innovative approaches to addressing complex challenges. These events are a crucial component of the Consortium's mission to enhance the quality and relevance of research and education activities.
The Consortium hosts a variety of international events, including conferences and workshops, that serve as platforms for bringing together scholars and practitioners from diverse regions and fields. These events are designed to facilitate meaningful knowledge exchange, foster valuable networking opportunities, and promote collaboration among participants. By convening experts from different regions and fields, the Consortium's events help to generate new ideas and perspectives, and inspire innovative approaches to addressing complex challenges. These events are a crucial component of the Consortium's mission to enhance the quality and relevance of research and education activities.
Creating networks
The Consortium comprises of 20 permanent networks that cover various key fields of science and technology. These networks serve as a robust platform for researchers and member institutions to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and share best practices across different disciplines. Through the networks, researchers are engaged in a dynamic process of knowledge creation, dissemination, and application that helps to promote scientific progress and innovation. The Consortium's commitment to facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing enables researchers to tackle complex and multifaceted challenges that require expertise from multiple fields.
The Consortium comprises of 20 permanent networks that cover various key fields of science and technology. These networks serve as a robust platform for researchers and member institutions to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and share best practices across different disciplines. Through the networks, researchers are engaged in a dynamic process of knowledge creation, dissemination, and application that helps to promote scientific progress and innovation. The Consortium's commitment to facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing enables researchers to tackle complex and multifaceted challenges that require expertise from multiple fields.
Supporting research collaborations
The Consortium promotes collaborative research among its member institutions and scholars, as well as the dissemination of research results through various channels such as scientific articles, conference proceedings, monographs, and other relevant publications. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its members, the Consortium aims to facilitate the development of innovative and impactful research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in relevant fields of study. The Consortium is focused on engineering sciences, applied environmental sciences, social research, and digital humanities.
The Consortium promotes collaborative research among its member institutions and scholars, as well as the dissemination of research results through various channels such as scientific articles, conference proceedings, monographs, and other relevant publications. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its members, the Consortium aims to facilitate the development of innovative and impactful research that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in relevant fields of study. The Consortium is focused on engineering sciences, applied environmental sciences, social research, and digital humanities.
Advancing technology transfer
The Consortium aims to strengthen the link between research and practical application by promoting effective technology transfer among universities, research institutions, and industry partners. Its goal is to transform scientific discoveries into innovative solutions that address real-world challenges, stimulate entrepreneurship, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. Through shared platforms, joint projects, and capacity-building initiatives, the Consortium supports member institutions in protecting intellectual property, commercializing research outcomes, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across borders.
The Consortium aims to strengthen the link between research and practical application by promoting effective technology transfer among universities, research institutions, and industry partners. Its goal is to transform scientific discoveries into innovative solutions that address real-world challenges, stimulate entrepreneurship, and contribute to sustainable economic growth. Through shared platforms, joint projects, and capacity-building initiatives, the Consortium supports member institutions in protecting intellectual property, commercializing research outcomes, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across borders.
Promoting cross-border education
The Consortium is dedicated to fostering the global exchange of knowledge, skills, and expertise among its member institutions. Through strategic collaborations, it enables universities, research centers, and professional organizations across different countries to share academic resources, develop joint programs, and pursue innovative research initiatives. By leveraging the unique strengths and capabilities of each partner, the Consortium strengthens the quality of education and research outcomes, enhances cultural understanding and diversity, and supports innovation in the design and delivery of cross-border educational programs.
The Consortium is dedicated to fostering the global exchange of knowledge, skills, and expertise among its member institutions. Through strategic collaborations, it enables universities, research centers, and professional organizations across different countries to share academic resources, develop joint programs, and pursue innovative research initiatives. By leveraging the unique strengths and capabilities of each partner, the Consortium strengthens the quality of education and research outcomes, enhances cultural understanding and diversity, and supports innovation in the design and delivery of cross-border educational programs.
Consortium key areas & networks
Frontiers in Physics and Mathematics
Frontiers in Computer Science
AST-C Physics Network
AST-C Computer Science Network
Frontiers in Engineering
AST-C Engineering Network
Frontiers in Chemical Science
AST-C Chemistry Network
Frontiers in Materials Science
AST-C Materials Network
Frontiers in Energy Science
AST-C Energy Network
Frontiers in Earth Science
AST-C Earth Science Network
Frontiers in Environmental Science
AST-C Environmental Science Network
Frontiers in Agricultural Science
AST-C Agricultural Science Network
Frontiers in Food Science
AST-C Food Science Network
Frontiers in Biological Sciences
AST-C Biology Network
Frontiers in Medical Science
AST-C Medical Science Network
Frontiers in Biotechnology
AST-C Biotechnology Network
Frontiers in Sustainability Science
AST-C Sustainability Network
Frontiers in Economics & Finance
AST-C Economics & Finance Network
Frontiers in Business & Management
AST-C Business & Management Network
Frontiers in Education & Learning
AST-C Education Network
Frontiers in Logistics & Transportation
AST-C Logistics and Transportation Network
Frontiers in Social Sciences
AST-C Social Sciences Network
Explore the Consortium’s diverse portfolio of scientific and professional events, including international conferences, symposia, workshops, and exhibitions. Our catalogue provides detailed information on upcoming events, enabling researchers, educators, and professionals.
Frontiers in Arts & Humanities
AST-C Arts and Humanities Network
The Consortium focuses on a number of emerging fields and areas, uniting research institutions, scholars, and practitioners from Europe and Asia to share knowledge, insights, and bright ideas.
Engineering
& Technology
& Technology
Education
and Knowledge Systems
and Knowledge Systems
AI, ML
& Data Science
& Data Science
Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Health
& Medical Sciences
& Medical Sciences
Smart Systems,
Innovation & Technology
Innovation & Technology
Economics, FinTech
& Management
& Management
Environment,
Food & Agriculture
Food & Agriculture
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Consortium for the Advancement of Science and Technology
Registered under the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
Formation No. 2541283. License No. 2541283.01.
Address: Shams Business Center, Sharjah Media City, Al Messaned, Sharjah, UAE.
Formation No. 2541283. License No. 2541283.01.
Address: Shams Business Center, Sharjah Media City, Al Messaned, Sharjah, UAE.