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AUS Alumni Reunion Dinner showcases the power of community

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Celebrating success and legacy: AUS Alumni Reunion Dinner showcases the power of community

Sharjah, January 30, 2024

Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah, opened the Alumni Reunion Dinner by reflecting on how the university community had inspired her throughout her first year at the helm.

‘I see alumni, students, faculty, partners, and friends coming together, united in diversity and a shared commitment to build a better future for others, especially the underprivileged,’ she told the alumni gathered at the on-campus event.

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Dubai Schools Gear Up for Environmental Creativity in Merex Investment’s Exciting Sustainability Drive

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Dubai Schools Gear Up for Environmental Creativity in Merex Investment’s Exciting Sustainability Drive

Initiative will see students from six schools team up with a renowned sustainability artist to transform waste and recycled materials into artistic masterpieces

Dubai-UAE, 30 January 2024: Merex Investment has invited students from Dubai schools to channel their creativity for a good cause as part of the company’s sustainability programme at its lifestyle destinations – City Walk and The Beach, JBR.

Six leading schools will collaborate with a prominent sustainability artist and founder of Dubai-based design studio Peahead.eco, to turn waste and recycled material into captivating works of art that will offer an engaging and educational experience for visitors at Merex Investment’s two lifestyle destinations.

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GMU Global Alumni Summit 2024 Unveils ’25 GMU Icons’ Coffee Table Book and Awards Alumni for Excellence in Research, Leadership & Community Service

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GMU Global Alumni Summit 2024 Unveils ’25 GMU Icons’ Coffee Table Book and Awards Alumni for Excellence in Research, Leadership & Community Service

– 400 graduates from all around the world attended the event

United Arab Emirates, January 22, 2024 – The Gulf Medical University (GMU) Global Alumni Summit 2024 concluded on a high-note, bringing together over 400 alumni from around the world for an evening of celebration, collaboration, and inspiration. The highlight of the event was the launch of the Coffee Table Book, ‘25 Icons: Gulf Medical University Alumni Shaping Global Healthcare,’ a tribute to alumni who have made significant contributions to the health professions industry. Held at Marriott Hotel (Dubai), the summit featured a dynamic agenda that showcased the achievements and contributions of GMU alumni in the field of healthcare.

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Winter Split of Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports concludes in UAE with more than 1,300 students taking part

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Winter Split of Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports concludes in UAE with more than 1,300 students taking part
■        The winning teams qualified for the Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports Masters MENA Series, the international competition that will determine the champion of the region.
■        The project includes educational activities and the UNIVERSITY Tour, which visits universities across the country to introduce young people to the world of esports.

Dubai, UAE, 22nd January 2024 – Amazon UNIVERSITY Esports has concluded its Winter Split Competition of the 2022/23 season, with more than 1,300 students from over 50 universities participating in the competition for a grand total prize pool of 12,500 dollars. Students have taken part every week in a spirit of community and competition to determine the top teams in a range of games including League of Legends, VALORANT, Rocket League, Overwatch 2, Rainbow Six Siege, FIFA 24 and Super Smash Bros.

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Organizes Successful Week-long Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Program

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BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Organizes Successful Week-long Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Program

  • Propels Aspiring Minds into the World of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Nine teams comprising 50 students from India, Indonesia, and the UAE presented their business ideas to a distinguished panel of judges
  • Team Netra AI secured the first place for their AI-based device for the visually impaired.

Dubai, UAE– The Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp (YEB), organized by BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC), has concluded, marking a significant milestone for aspiring entrepreneurs. The transformative week-long residential program unfolded over five days, providing students in Grades 9 to 12 with an immersive experience in technology-driven innovation and the intricate nuances of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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