The 15th International Operations and Maintenance Conference, held in Beirut, has honoured the Sharjah Research Academy for its role in supporting researchers and research activities around the world.

The conference was held under the patronage of the Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, under the slogan, "Smart Maintenance".

Dr. Amr Abdul Hamid, Director of Sharjah Research Academy, said, "The academy is very pleased to receive this international recognition for the hard work it has carried out in the realm of scientific research with cooperation from scientists and researchers from all over the world. Under the wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the academy has achieved several successes and we are proud to add this honour to them."

The forum took place with the participation of institutions, unions, organisations and universities from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Canada, Switzerland and other countries.

It was attended by more than 600 participants and 50 speakers, providing an opportunity to address a number of topics in workshops throughout the conference.