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College signs research cooperation memorandum with Dubai Government Human Resources Department
On 21 January 2026 deputy CEO Yousef Issa Al Humairi signed a research cooperation memorandum with the Dubai Government Human Resources Department covering joint research, studies and reports to support decision-making, HR legislation and policy, and sustainable development goals.
College concludes its third international conference with key recommendations
The college concluded its third international conference (24-25 November 2025, Dubai) on the Maliki school and UAE legislation, issuing 13 recommendations including proposed amendments to personal status law articles 71-74, an AI judicial ethics charter, and coordination with judicial bodies.
Rashid bin Hamdan attends opening of conference on the Maliki school and UAE legislation
Under the patronage of Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan, the college held its third international conference on the Maliki school's influence on UAE legislation on 24-25 November 2025 in Dubai, with local and international scholars, aiming to offer recommendations to legislative and judicial bodies.
College delegation takes part in the Dubai International Libraries and Publishing Summit
At the invitation of the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, a college delegation attended the opening and first-day sessions of the 2025 Dubai International Libraries and Publishing Summit (30 October to 1 November) on the future of publishing.
Congratulations to Dr. Emad on winning the Rashid bin Humaid Award for Culture and Science
The college congratulated Dr. Emad Eldin Kamel, associate professor of criminal law, on winning the 42nd Rashid bin Humaid Award for Culture and Science for his research on generative AI and intellectual property challenges.
College Launches Its Doctoral Programme
The college officially launched its new doctoral programme with an orientation meeting attended by the CEO Prof. Issa bin Manea Al Humairi, the dean, department heads, faculty, staff and students, explaining programme duration, thesis stages and graduation requirements.
College Hosts Master's Defence on Criminal Safeguards in Assisted Reproduction
On 23 June 2025 the college held the master's thesis defence of Ohoud Saif Rashid Al Jaberi (Public Law) on criminal safeguards for medically assisted reproduction; she was awarded Very Good High.
College delegation takes part in Arab Media Summit 2025
A college delegation attended sessions of the Arab Media Summit 2025, held 26–28 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, to review media initiatives. The delegation included the head of university media and public relations.
College congratulates Dr Fathi Al Sharmani on book award from Al Badr prize
The college congratulated Dr Fathi Al Sharmani, an Arabic language professor, on his book 'Muhammadan Culture', which earned an encouragement prize from the Al Badr Prophetic Biography Writing Grant.
College discusses the legal translator's role in achieving justice under UAE law
Master's candidate Mohammed Al Shaaban defended a thesis on the legal translator's role in achieving justice under UAE legislation, on 3 June 2025. No streaming is mentioned; graded very good, high.
College participates in symposium on Ilm al-Alah and the scientific method
The college's academic affairs adviser, Dr Ahmed Al Rifai, presented a paper on applications of logic in Islamic studies at a two-day symposium held 22–24 April 2025 by the Islamic Forum in Sharjah.
Imam Malik College participates in the World Governments Summit
The college took part in the World Governments Summit in Dubai, represented by Abdullah Khalid Al Shamsi, head of university media, who stressed the value of participation for knowledge and academic development.
College publishes book on the legal framing of Dubai Economic Agenda D33
The college published a book, 'The Legal Framing of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33', a legal study of how legislation and legal institutions translate Dubai's 2023-2033 economic agenda into binding rules.
College announces launch of the Zayed and Rashid academic chairs
As part of the Zayed and Rashid campaign, CEO Prof. Issa Al Humairi announced two academic chairs named after Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid to host specialised Sharia and law studies promoting tolerance and justice.
College holds symposium on a new legal framework to address climate change
On 20 November 2024 the Law Department held a symposium on a new legal framework for climate change in light of UAE vision and COP28, covering international efforts, national legislation, compensation and criminal liability, ending with recommendations.
College holds symposium on teaching madhhab-based fiqh and developing it
On 6 November 2024 the Sharia Department held a symposium, under CEO Prof. Issa Al Humairi, on teaching madhhab-based fiqh and its development, with six research papers and recommendations, broadcast live on the college's YouTube channel.
College holds defence on the merit principle in public office appointments
On 14 October 2024 the college held the master's thesis defence of Suroor Al-Dhaheri (Public Law) on the principle of merit in holding public office, streamed on YouTube; graded Excellent.
College holds symposium on the ideal family in Islamic Sharia
In May 2024 the Sharia Department held a symposium titled 'The Ideal Family from the Perspective of Islamic Sharia', with papers from college faculty, University of Sharjah, Al Wasl University and Dubai Courts speakers; it was livestreamed on YouTube.
College holds symposium on combating rumours and cybercrime
On 6 May 2024 the Law Department held a symposium on Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on combating rumours and cybercrime, with four papers including speakers from the Sharjah Police Sciences Academy; it was livestreamed on YouTube.
Dr. Emad Eldin wins first place in Future Research Competition
Dr. Emad Eldin Kamel, associate professor of criminal law, won first place in the book category of the Dubai Judicial Institute's Future Research Competition for his book on criminal protection of privacy and data security in smart cities.