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Dr. Adam Fenech appointed as new Provost of Canadian University Dubai

Canadian climate change expert joins Dubai’s top-ranking institution

October 09,2024 , Dubai, UAE: Renowned Canadian climate change thought leader, Dr. Adam Fenech, has been appointed as the new Provost of Canadian University Dubai (CUD). Recognized for his pioneering research in climate change and adaptation, the award-winning academic joins the QS #1-ranked university in Dubai from the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada.

Renowned Canadian climate change thought leader, Dr. Adam Fenech has been appointed as the new Provost of Canadian University Dubai

Dr. Fenech shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his work with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Prince Edward Island) for his positive impact on the preservation of the environment.

Established in 2006, Canadian University Dubai is a higher education institution located in City Walk, Dubai

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DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation and Zayed University Sign MoU to Strengthen Educational Cooperation in the Humanitarian Field

  • Empowering the Next Generation of Humanitarian Leaders Through Education and Training
  • Bridging Academic Knowledge with Real-World Humanitarian Practice

Dubai, UAE – 07 October 2024: The DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation and Zayed University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Zayed University’s Dubai Campus, marking a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing collaboration in the humanitarian and educational sectors. The MoU was signed by Eng. Khaled Al Attar, Director General of DIHAD Sustainable Humanitarian Organisation, and Prof. Michael Allen, Acting Vice President of Zayed University.

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UAE Secures Silver Medal at the First Global Challenge 2024: A Historic Achievement for Nation’s Robotics Future

Team UAE Makes History with Silver Medal and Multiple Awards at the Olympics of Robotics in Athens, Cementing the Nation’s Rising Dominance in STEM and Technological Innovation

Date: Dubai, UAE; October 7, 2024

The UAE has made history by winning the 2nd position in First Global Challenge (FGC) – billed as the Olympics of Robotics – among 193 countries in Athens, Greece!

For the first time since its inception, the UAE’s Team at the First Global Challenge (FGC) has made history by securing a Silver Medal in the World Ranking. This milestone is not just a victory for the team but a significant achievement for the entire nation, marking the UAE’s first-ever podium finish at the FGC—the prestigious international robotics competition often referred to as the Olympics of Robotics. The 2024 edition was held in Athens, Greece, from September 26th to 29th, and saw participation from 193 countries, further elevating the significance of this achievement.

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Dubai student Rahul Nambiar to expand his award-winning EdTech Startup, Jochi, to Dubai and beyond

Rahul Nambiar, who topped the GCSE exams from Cambridge International School in Dubai, has co-founded a major EdTech start-up that has received more than US$280,000 from the University of Pennsylvania.

Date: Dubai, UAE; October 2, 2024

Jochi (www.jochi.com), a US-based education technology company that simplifies how educators access and make sense of data, is planning to expand in the UAE and the GCC.

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Sheikha Bodour chairs strategic advisory meeting to drive AUS’ future growth and global impact

Sharjah, October 3, 2024

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), chaired the annual meeting of the Advisory Council of Development and Outreach (ACDO), reflecting on the university’s achievements in advancement over the past year and charting a course for future growth.

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