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Khorfakkan

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Leadership

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs

Financial and administrative leadership that keeps UKF agile, transparent, and aligned with academic goals.

UKF campus

Mandate

Finance & admin

Focus

Stewardship

Approach

Transparent & strategic

Shaikha Ali Al Naqbi

Vice Chancellor

Shaikha Ali Al Naqbi

Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs

Welcome

A message from the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs

Resource stewardship and operational excellence to advance UKF’s mission.

It gives me great pleasure and a profound sense of responsibility to welcome you all as the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs at the University of KhorFakkan. I am honored to serve in this capacity and contribute to the continued success and growth of our esteemed institution. As the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs, my role involves overseeing the financial health and administrative efficiency of the university. I am committed to ensuring the optimal allocation of resources, financial transparency, and the implementation of sound fiscal policies that support our university's academic mission. Our institution is a beacon of knowledge, fostering intellectual growth and shaping the future of our students. In my role, I am dedicated to maintaining a strong financial foundation that enables us to invest in cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a world-class faculty. Together, we will strive to create an environment that encourages innovation, critical thinking, and a commitment to excellence. I invite you all to join us on our collective journey to create a university that meets present challenges and prepares for future opportunities. Your support, engagement, and ideas are invaluable as we work together to shape the destiny of the University of KhorFakkan.

I am enthusiastic about the promising opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to a productive and inspiring tenure as Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Affairs.I am eager to collaborate with each one of you in achieving our shared goals. Thank you for your trust and confidence.

Strategic focus

  • Financial governance and transparency supporting academic excellence.
  • Investment in research, infrastructure, and faculty growth.
  • Operational efficiency across administrative units and services.
  • Collaboration to align finance with student experience and innovation.
Direct reports

Departments reporting to the VC for Finance & Administrative Affairs

Functions shown in the organizational chart under this office.

Finance

Finance Department

Financial operations, budgeting, and tuition oversight.

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HR

Human Resource Department

Hiring, onboarding, and development for faculty and staff.

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IT

Information Technology Department

Infrastructure, security, and campus IT services.

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Procurement

Procurement Department

Purchasing, vendor coordination, and compliance.

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Facilities

Facilities & Maintenance Department

Campus facilities, maintenance, and operations.

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