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American University in Dubai partners with University of Pennsylvania to establish new School of Medicine

Collaboration with renowned Perelman School of Medicine to boost healthcare education in the UAE

February 3, 2025, Dubai, UAE: The American University in Dubai (AUD) has completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner with the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine (Penn Medicine) in establishing the AUD School of Medicine in Dubai. AUD aims to boost medical education in the UAE by drawing on the expertise of Penn Medicine, which is ranked #3 among the United States’ research-intensive medical schools.

Dr. Kyle Long, AUD President and Dr. Glen Gaulton, Vice Dean and Director, Center for Global Health at Penn Medicine, sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of key leaders

The new partnership will see Penn Medicine and AUD collaborate in developing a curriculum for a Doctor of Medicine degree program that employs the best practices of U.S. medical education tailored to the region’s needs. The program will educate and train medical students to become physicians who can deliver world-class healthcare in the UAE. Graduates of the program will advance to be agents of change in the field, both nationally and internationally.

AUD’s 2,000+ students come from 100+ countries to study in one of its six schools. The School of Medicine will be the university’s seventh.

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Habitat Schools Honored with Coding & AI Trailblazer Award at MIT, USA

Ajman, UAE – Habitat Schools, the largest Indian curriculum school group in Ajman, has been recognized as a leader in digital education, receiving the Coding & AI Trailblazer Award at the World Digital Fest Summit held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA, on 30th January 2025. This accolade highlights Habitat’s commitment to pioneering innovation in coding and artificial intelligence education.

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Canadian University Dubai graduate appointed President of UAE Operations at Crypto.com

Alumnus becomes first GCC and Emirati national to take on prestigious industry role

February 03,2025: Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduate, Mohammed Al Hakim has been appointed President of UAE Operations at Crypto.com, becoming the first GCC and Emirati national to take on this prestigious position in the cryptocurrency industry.

CUD graduate Mohammed Al Hakim has been appointed President of UAE Operations at Crypto.com, becoming the first GCC and Emirati national in the position in the cryptocurrency industry 

Renowned as an outstanding leader with a distinguished career in government organizations, Al Hakim is now preparing to spearhead the transformation of the region’s financial landscape. By demystifying the world of cryptocurrency, he aims to secure the UAE’s position as a global hub for the sector.

With over 120 student nationalities, CUD  is ranked the #1 university in Dubai according to the QS World University Rankings 2025

Returning to the UAE from studies in Australia, Al Hakim enrolled in CUD in 2010 to complete his Bachelor of Business Administration degree, specializing in finance and marketing. He now recognizes his time at the university as a launchpad for his professional journey. Al Hakim explained, “Blockchain and cryptocurrency were not on my agenda at that time, but when it comes to raising funds, entering the world of finance, and working on business development, my journey did start at CUD. The university helped me recognize my talent for securing sponsorship. We hosted CUD’s first UAE National Day celebrations on campus with the support of sponsorship I was able to secure.”

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Pearson Launches Digital Language Tutor to Tackle Workplace Communication Challenges

Dubai, UAE, 27th January 2025 – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, has launched an AI-powered Digital Language Tutor specifically designed to help businesses improve English proficiency at scale and unlock employee potential.

Giovanni Giovannelli, President of Pearson’s English Language Learning Division.

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus establishes Ankitt Gaur Centre of Excellence in Blockchain & AI Research

Dubai, UAE : BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) proudly announces the establishment of the Ankitt Gaur Centre of Excellence in Blockchain & AI Research, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This ground-breaking initiative represents the first endowment from a Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) alumnus, Ankitt Gaur, Founder & CEO of OrbitXPay and a distinguished alumnus (2007-2009 Batch) of BPDC.

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