ARIC
Mission

Our mission is to develop research, human capital and technology innovation that underpin the UAE’s manufacturing, health and energy sectors. We are committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry through the development and deployment of solutions that address real-world challenges and needs.

We believe that technology development is a key enabler for the growth of our aerospace industry. As such establishing ARIC’s capabilities, in partnership with Khalifa University, is part of our strategy to create an R&D ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. The involvement of UAE national students in executing R&D projects at ARIC will create a pipeline of practical innovations that are relevant to industry needs.

Homaid Al Shemmari

Mubadala Investment Committee, Chief Executive Officer, Aerospace & Engineering Services

Our partnership with Khalifa University is fundamental to creating a technologically competitive aerospace industry in Abu Dhabi. This R&D partnership will not only strengthen Strata’s global competitiveness but also introduce the next generation of innovative aerospace solutions for the industry

Badr S. Al-Olama

Chief Executive Officer, Strata

Our
Vision

Our vision is to become a regional and global leader in the research, development, demonstration and deployment of advanced manufacturing, health and energy technologies.

Our
Objectives

To identify technologies that have the potential to create transform the manufacturing, health and energy sectors.

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Senior
Management
Members

  • Dr. Abdelqader Abusafieh
    Head of Technology, Strata PJSC
  • Dr. Steve Griffiths
    Khalifa University

We went to a composite facility associated with Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi and man, You talk about state of the art and it’s because of the work that they are doing with the US aeronautics industry.... they are really excited to be on the cutting edge of aeronautics research.

Dr.Charles Bolden, NASA Administrator