Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi inspects solar house at UoS

By Samantha Allen

Published: May 24, 2022 | 8:12 PM GMT

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), inspected the Solar House model at the University of Sharjah, on Tuesday.

On his arrival at the site, Sheikh Sultan examined the facilities of the model of the solar house, which earned second place in “The Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME-2021) competition, hosted by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority in conjunction with Expo 2020 Dubai.”

UoS’ “Sharjah Team,” comprising 100 students and professors from three faculties the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Health Sciences came up with the unusual project: a solar-powered house.

In addition to hearing about the project’s goals and many advantages of modern living, the university president also learned about the house’s innovative design and unique use of recycled water and solar energy for heating and cooling, as well as the flexibility to move the house’s external structure to take advantage of the sun’s rays while also considering the surrounding environment.

At the end of the tour, Sheikh Sultan honoured the project’s sponsoring institutions and the Sharjah Team, as well as professors and students working on the project and a number of academic staff, for their outstanding efforts in developing and supporting the team’s work.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.