Honourable Dr.Andrew Furey discusses the shared vision and values of the university and his home province
February 15,2024, Dubai, UAE:The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, has met with students, faculty, and staff during a recent campus visit to Canadian University Dubai (CUD). Premier Furey discussed the professional and lifestyle opportunities in Canada’s youngest province and reflected on the shared vision and values of Canada and the UAE in a time of accelerating innovation and green transition.

Prof. Karim Chelli, President & Vice-Chancellor, CUD, The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of the province of Newfoundland & Labrador and Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor, CUD, with the artwork representing the deep-rooted connections between Canada and the UAE by Canadian artist, Mr Sylvain Tremblay
Introduced by Nora Barsonfrom the CUD Schoolof Management, the afternoon’s ceremonial proceedings began with the national anthem of the UAE performed by the President of the CUD Student Council, Shaima Jamal Alhai, followed by the Canadian national anthem, performed by faculty member and internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist, Sanaz Sotoudeh.Welcoming Premier Furey and his delegation to CUD, Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, spoke about the institution’s dedication to Canadian educational principles.





