In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, leadership is more than just giving orders, it’s about inspiring teams, navigating complexity, and driving sustainable growth. But even the most naturally gifted leaders need guidance and support to fully realize their potential. This is where a leadership coach comes into play.
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British Council UAE announces winners for the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025
The British Council is proud to announce the fifth year of its Study UK Alumni Awards, recognising the outstanding achievements of UK alumni worldwide. Held at the British Council office in Dubai, these awards honour leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries.

This year’s categories include business and innovation, culture and creativity, science and sustainability, and social action.
Recognising the brilliant achievements of UK Alumni and their contributions, we would like to congratulate and highlight the winners of the 2024 – 2025 awards
Continue reading British Council UAE announces winners for the Study UK Alumni Awards 2025Royal Roads University Celebrates Grand Opening of its First MENA Campus in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE – Royal Roads University (RRU), a leading Canadian public university, celebrated the official inauguration of its first international branch campus in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, on 28 April 2025. The historic ceremony marked a significant milestone—RRU became the first Canadian university to establish a campus in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), expanding access to world-class Canadian post-secondary education throughout the region.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including His Excellency Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Sharjah Consultative Council and Former UAE Minister, and Mr. Tracy Reynolds, Consul General of Canada to the UAE, alongside Dr. Philip Steenkamp, President and Vice-Chancellor of Royal Roads University, Dr. William Holmes, Professor of the School of Leadership and Management at RRU, Mr. Vinit Rughani, Director of BIG Education Group, Mr. Nirmal Shah, Director of BIG Education Group, Dr. Alastair Summerlee Chair & CEO The Ottawa Education Group and Mr. Harry Sharma, President and COO, The Ottawa Education Group.
Continue reading Royal Roads University Celebrates Grand Opening of its First MENA Campus in Ras Al Khaimah, UAEStudent-Led Satellite Project MAHASAT Hits Key Milestone at BITS Pilani Dubai
Dubai, UAE – The student team at BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) has successfully completed the Engineering Model phase of MAHASAT—one of the UAE’s pioneering student-led CubeSat initiatives. This milestone marks the transition into the next critical phase of satellite development: testing and flight readiness.

Canadian University Dubai celebrates Class of Thank You Sheikha Hind at 14th graduation ceremony
Convocation staged under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

May 17th, 2025, Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has staged its 14th graduation ceremony at Dubai World Trade Centre, celebrating the achievements of the class of 2025 and honoring the national Thank You Sheikha Hind campaign. The convocation was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who awarded certificates to the 500 graduates.
