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Canadian University Dubai remains No. 1 in QS world university rankings for fourth consecutive year

CUD retains its position as Dubai’s top university and climbs 28 places worldwide.

July 09,2024: Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has retained its position as the No. 1 higher education institution in Dubai for the 4th consecutive year, according to the QS World University Rankings for 2025.  The institution has climbed 28 places to be positioned 523 worldwide and continues to uphold its prestigious five-star status in the QS Rating System, which reflects the university’s performance in wider metrics such as research excellence, teaching standards, campus facilities, graduate employability, and social impact and inclusiveness.

CUD retains its position as Dubai’s top university and climb 28 places worldwide

Alongside the institutional rankings, CUD has retained its credentials as a diverse, globalised institution, ranking fourth for international faculty ratio and sixth for international student ratio worldwide in the QS World University rankings 2025. Since first entering the QS rankings system in 2022, the university has climbed over 70 places in the global listing and maintained its No. 1 position in Dubai. The QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) ranking is globally renowned among the world’s most respected university rankings and this year’s edition is the largest ever, featuring over 1,500 universities across 106 higher education systems.

 CUD is a diverse institution, with over 120 student nationalities.

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Sunmarke School’s Class of 2024 Soars to New Heights with Record-Breaking IB Results

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9th July 2024: Sunmarke School is thrilled to announce the outstanding results of its International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Class of 2024. This year, Sunmarke students have once again surpassed global standards and set new records, demonstrating the exceptional quality of education and student achievement at the institution. The Class of 2024 has achieved an average IBDP score of 36.4, more than six points above the global average, placing the Sunmarke cohort among the very best in Dubai. This remarkable performance is the highest ever recorded at Sunmarke, showcasing the dedication and hard work of the students and the exceptional support provided by educators.

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Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates hosts Jumeirah College Enterprise Week 2024

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Dubai, UAE 04 Jul 2024 – Kempinski Hotel Mall of The Emirates is proud to host the second annual Jumeirah College Enterprise Week, following the successful launch in 2023. This year, 160 Year 8 students from GEMS school, aged 12-13, will present their innovative “future hotels” projects at the hotel.

Dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation in young minds, Kempinski Hotel Mall of The Emirates, is committed to the community and future generations through its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, which aims to nurture future talents and leaders. The Jumeirah College Enterprise Week provides a platform for students to showcase their knowledge and creativity as part of the school’s annual enrichment week. This competition not only highlights the students’ innovative ideas but also underscores Kempinski’s dedication to supporting educational initiatives and the development of young talent.

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Canadian University Dubai engineering teams triumph in the 2024 IEEE Student Day competitions

Initiatives to promote robotics education, design and tackle food waste among winning projects

Release date, Dubai, UAE: Three teams of engineering students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have scored success in three different competition categories at the 18th edition of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Day, staged recently in the United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain.

The FoodGuardian application by Helia Haghighi and Sara Alameri from CUD’s Computer Science Department was one of the winners. 

A multidisciplinary engineering and computer science team secured first place and AED 3000 in prize money in the Community Service category for their project aimed at teaching robotics and programming to schoolchildren. An innovative food waste solution earned another CUD team third place and AED 1000 in prize money in the Software Engineering Project category, while a group of mechatronic students earned the same accolade in the Engineering Design Project category for constructing a manual robotic arm.

Three teams of engineering students from Canadian University Dubai win at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Day

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Abu Dhabi is set to host Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports Masters, the big party for college esports in MENA

  • Two UAE teams will represent the country at the Grand Final of this competition, involving also university students from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Morocco.
  • The third edition of the competition will be held on-site between July 5 and 6 at Pixoul Gaming.
  • Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports Masters is the season finale of Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports, a global project involving more than 100,000 students from all over the world.
  • The video games market in the UAE is forecast to grow from revenues of USD 420.90 million in 2024 to USD 492.90 million by 2027.
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