Dr. Majed Al Khemeiri
Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Affairs
Dr. Majed Khamis Al Khemeiri is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for
Administrative and Financial Affairs at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
(SUAD). He is distinguished as the first Emirati graduate from Sorbonne
University Abu Dhabi to earn a doctorate from Sorbonne University in
Paris. In recognition of this milestone, he was honored by His Highness
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2018.
Dr. Al Khemeiri earned his PHD from Sorbonne University in Paris,
focusing on “Strategic Planning and Sustainable Development: The Future
of the United Arab Emirates.” He also holds two master’s degrees, one in
Marketing, Management, Communication, and Media, and another in
Sustainable Development Law, as well as two bachelor’s degrees in
History and Geography.
Since joining SUAD in 2013, Dr. Al Khemeiri has held several key roles.
He began his journey in the Planning and Performance Department before
being appointed as
Head of the Human Resources Department in 2016, where he played a
pivotal role in enhancing HR policies and practices. In 2019, he was
appointed as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Administrative and Financial
Affairs. In June 2024, his role expanded to include Communications,
Marketing and Public Affairs, Student Recruitment, and Institutional
Planning and Effectiveness, Quality Assurance. Further demonstrating his
ability to lead diverse teams and strategic initiatives to raise the
university’s profile.
Since November 2024, Dr. Al Khemeiri has been serving as the key
representative of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi for the Zayed Military
University (ZMU) project, demonstrating his leadership in overseeing
critical institutional initiatives.
Under Dr. Al Khemeiri’s guidance, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has
experienced substantial growth. He has overseen the expansion of faculty
and scientific programs, increased student enrollment, and improved
budget management and revenue collection. His strategic vision and
expertise have been instrumental in driving the university’s continued
success.
In addition to his role at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Dr. Al
Khemeiri is an active member of the Strategic Committee of Alliance
Française, reflecting his commitment to fostering cultural exchange and
promoting the French language and culture in the UAE.