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AUS Giving Day unites the university in a powerful display of campus-wide solidarity

Sharjah, UAE, November 17, 2024 – On November 12–13, 2024, American University of Sharjah (AUS) hosted its 48 Hours of Impact Giving Campaign, with strong support from Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS. Sheikha Bodour played an active role in the event, which was organized by AUS’ Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs to support AUS students with disabilities, those facing financial and social challenges within their communities, and students from underserved backgrounds.

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Canadian University Dubai collaborates with Queen’s University to offer transfer scholarships

Leading Canadian university announces international admission awards of up to $100K

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and Queen’s University have come together to create a pathway to Canadian education that provides scholarship opportunities for students transferring their studies between the two institutions. The International Admission Awards, which offer eligible students financial support up to a value $100,000, were announced during a recent visit by Queen’s University to CUD.

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Gulf Medical University Career Fair 2024 Draws 3,500 Visitors, Connects 60+ Companies With Its Healthcare Talent Pool

November 14, 2024, Ajman – The Gulf Medical University (GMU) Career Fair 2024, held at its Al Jurf campus, saw the participation of 60 leading companies from across the healthcare sector to connect with aspiring healthcare professionals. The event, which took place on November 13, 2024 brought together a diverse group of exhibitors, students, alumni, and industry experts, creating a unique platform for networking, career guidance, and recruitment.

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RIT Dubai team develops communication technology for verbally impaired patients

Solution uses brain signals and eye movements to articulate thoughts through an avatar

November 13,2024 Dubai, UAE: A graduation project developed by a team from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has delivered an innovative solution to help verbally impaired patients to communicate through an avatar-based artificial intelligence model. The project is the work of Emirati electrical engineering graduate, Abdallah Al-Serkal and classmate Ahmad Yousef who spent two years developing and refining the technology during their undergraduate degree studies.

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Pearson Unveils Tool to Improve Hiring and Upskilling with Precise English Language Benchmarks

November 12, 2024 – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, introduces GSE Job Profiles, a first-of-its-kind tool that enables HR professionals to make smarter, data-driven hiring and training decisions. GSE Job Profiles provides accurate English language proficiency benchmarks for nearly 1,400 job roles, integrating insights from Pearson’s Global Scale of English (GSE) framework and Faethm by Pearson.

As English becomes more crucial than ever in the global workforce, 85% of employees consider it essential to their role, and 90% seek language training from their employer. However, determining the specific level of English proficiency required for different roles has often been unclear—until now.

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