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From Canadian University Dubai students to key industry leaders: Emirati brothers excel in strategic HR roles

September 26,2024 : Dubai, UAE: Emirati brothers and Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduates, Ali Sharif Al Marzooqi and Omar Sharif Al Marzooqi, both started their careers as junior executives in human resources. With a passion for the industry and growing professional expertise, they also recognized the importance of earning a formal qualification in the field.

Taking different routes to join the same degree program, Ali and Omar returned to education as mature students, enrolling in CUD’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management in the same year. As mid-career graduates they are now at the top of their profession in strategic roles with leading UAE organizations.

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Dubai-based Toastmasters District 127 emerges No.1 globally

  • Based in the UAE, the Toastmasters District 127 runs 155 clubs across Dubai, the Northern Emirates, and Lebanon.

DUBAI – September 18, 2024: Toastmasters International, the world’s largest non-for-profit organization for public speaking and leadership development, has recently announced that its UAE-based District 127, which represents Dubai, the Northern Emirates, and Lebanon, as the No. 1 district globally. The announcement has been made during Toastmasters International’s 100th-anniversary convention, recently held in California. 

Adding to the district’s accolades, Dubai-based entrepreneur and academician Toastmaster DTM Sujit Sukumaran has been elected to the Toastmasters International Board of Directors for the 2024–2026 term. He is a seasoned Toastmaster with nearly 20 years in the fraternity.

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Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi unveils reimagined Student Center at AUS

An exciting part of the student experience that celebrates innovation, wellness and entrepreneurship

Sharjah, UAE, September 16, 2024:

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), officially inaugurated the newly renovated Student Center, which has been reimagined as the heartbeat of student life on campus. The center is now a vibrant space where the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of AUS students and alumni come alive, providing a distinctive blend of entertainment, social engagement and health-conscious eateries. 

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General Motors and RIT Dubai collaborate to secure valuable internships for budding talent

Academia and industry unite to nurture STEM skills among future workforce.

September 16,2024: Dubai, UAE: Four students from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai recently secured prestigious internship opportunities with renowned automotive manufacturer, General Motors, to apply their technical talents in the workplace while pursuing their university studies.

The collaboration between RIT Dubai and General Motors Africa and Middle East reflects the organizations’ shared goals to nurture the next generation of STEM talent and increase equitable access to skills and professional development in the field.

RIT Dubai’s students, Abdullah Adawi, Anas Nazzal,  and Shahd Salahat, embarked on their internships with General Motors.

Senior industrial engineering students, Abdullah Adawi, Anas Nazzal, and Tala Hassouna, and psychology major, Shahd Salahat, embarked on their internships during the recent summer break, contributing to several projects across different departments, while developing new skills along the way.

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Dubai universities set to shape global future with green hydrogen, sports performance, and fintech courses in new academic year

  • International institutions at Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City launch programmes in transformative new sectors such as green energy and legal technology
  • TECOM Group’s education powerhouses nurture collaborative innovation to embed future readiness in the talent pool, supporting the goals of Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’

Dubai, UAE, 11 September 2024: Leading higher education and skills development institutions at Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City are set to welcome thousands of learners from around the world as the 2024-25 academic year commences in the UAE with a wide range of future-focused programmes introduced to help today’s talent meet the needs of tomorrow.

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