‘Pathfinders’ presents a specialized, targeted approach to different facets of the bank’s operations, committed to offering Emirati fresh graduates a superior and focused learning environment.
Professor and graduate underline role of female changemakers in achieving 2031 vision
28th August 2024, Dubai, UAE: As the UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Associate Professor, Dr. Naseem Abdulla, and Environmental Health Management graduate, Maisa Alzayyani, exemplify the crucial role that females in the public sector have to play in achieving the vision ‘We the UAE 2031’. As Acting CEO of EHS and Director of the Health & Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, Dr. Abdulla is inspiring emerging women leaders like Alzayyani, as they work cohesively to enhance the public health of the city and build a sustainable future inspired by the national vision.
Dr. Naseem Abdulla, Associate Professor, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and Director of the Health and Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, Acting CEO of Emirates Health Services
With a career spanning over 17 years at Dubai Municipality, Dr. Abdulla recognizes the importance of integrating academic insights into practical applications within the public sector. An influential figure in both government and academia within the UAE ecosystem, Dr. Abdulla says this synergy has been instrumental in her current roles, as a department director and Acting CEO of the EHS Agency. She explains, “My experience as an Associate Professor at CUD has been invaluable in shaping my approach to public service and leadership, equipping me with the skills and perspectives necessary to drive positive change in our communities. Through academia, I’ve sharpened my critical thinking and research abilities. Publishing in scientific journals has allowed me to contribute to the field’s knowledge base while also informing my own decision-making in practice.”
Maisa Alzayyani, Environmental Health Management graduate, Candian University Dubai
UAE parents anticipate as much as AED 600,000 for their children’s higher education, Zurich survey reveals
Parents who start early and choose the right education savings plan are better positioned to secure their children’s futures.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 27 August 2024: A recent survey has unveiled that parents in the UAE anticipate between AED 250,000 and AED 600,000 in funding their children’s higher education. Despite these significant costs, many parents are unprepared financially as the survey revealed that 29% have yet to begin saving for their children’s university education.
places 90+ master’s and PhD students as part of internship programme
Abu Dhabi, 26 August 2024: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has successfully facilitated the placement of more than 90 master’s and PhD students in leading public, private, and multinational organisations in the UAE and worldwide, as part of its career services and internship programme.
Dubai Health’s commitment to innovation highlighted as MBRU students win awards for Best Pitch and Best Strategy
August 22, 2024, Dubai, UAE: Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) proudly celebrated its students’ successful participation in the international ‘Design for Change’ bootcamp organized by Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. Held in Malaysia and Singapore, this event brought together students from diverse disciplines, including engineering, medicine, and design, to collaboratively develop innovative and sustainable solutions to global healthcare challenges.