The establishment of University of Science and Technology of Fujairah (USTF) comes as a response to the importance His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), attaches to education, and in particular to higher education. In light of this, and to assist the development of the UAE and the region, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Fujairah, gave his blessing to the foundation of USTF as a full-fledged and independent university.