New Canadian academic routes for CUD students in engineering, applied science and technology, and health sciences to complete their degrees in Canada

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced a new expansion in its global academic network through the signing of two landmark agreements with the University of Ottawa (uOttawa), one of Canada’s top research-intensive institutions. The Memoranda of Understanding mark a significant milestone in CUD’s internationalisation strategy, offering students enhanced mobility, access to world-class academic environments, and transformative experiences that bridge Dubai and Canada.

Canadian University Dubai has signed two landmark agreements with the University of Ottawa (uOttawa), one of Canada’s top research-intensive institutions 

At the core of the partnership are two new academic routes that create seamless progression pathways to globally recognised Canadian qualifications, set in one of North America’s most dynamic, innovation-driven academic ecosystems. Through the 1+3 Collaborative Student Transfer Program, eligible students in the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology can complete the first year of their studies at CUD before transferring to uOttawa to complete the remaining three years of their chosen degree at uOttawa. Meanwhile, the 2+2 Dual-Degree Program in the School of Health Sciences & Psychology enables Public Health students to complete two years at CUD, followed by two years at uOttawa, and to graduate with a dual degree from both institutions.

Dr.Lucie Thibeault, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Dr. Jacques Beauvais, Provost and Vice-President, Academic Affairs, University of Ottawa with Professor Karim Chelli, President and Vice Chancellor, Canadian University Dubai

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Collaboration with Dubai Holding Entertainment and ImInclusive to champion equality

November 19,2025 : Dubai, UAE: For the second consecutive year, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has joined forces with Dubai Holding Entertainment (DHE) and ImInclusive to champion equality and accessibility through the power of design. The collaborative installation, known as the Dome of Inclusion, was officially presented at Dubai Design Week, where Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, visited the installation as part of the event’s opening ceremony.

Massimo Imparato, Dean of the School of Architecture and Interior Design at CUD

Developed as a space where creativity, design, and accessibility converge, the Dome of Inclusion is composed of interlocking hexagons and pentagons that symbolize unity through diversity. The hexagons represent six guiding principles of collaboration, creativity, inclusion, empowerment, innovation, and unity, reflecting the shared vision of the partners to embed these values into every aspect of the project. The pentagons signify the five key areas of disability considered in the design: physical, sensory, neurodiversity, intellectual, and psychosocial.

-CUD, along with Dubai Holding Entertainment (DHE) and ImInclusive, championed equality and accessibility through the collaborative installation: the Dome of Inclusion

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TrustPaper brings revolutionary solution to document security and authenticity

November 06,2025: Dubai, UAE:Canadian University Dubai has announced the launch of TrustPaper, the first business venture with a filed patent to emerge from the university’s businessIncubator.Powered by ZipTrust, a blockchain-enabled technology, TrustPaper’s groundbreaking innovation enables secure, automatic verification of documents in just seconds. As part of CUD’s long-term commitment to sustainability and social impact, 25% of royaltyproceeds from the business will be dedicated to an endowment that supports equality in education.

Powered by ZipTrust, a blockchain-enabled technology,TrustPaper enables secure, automatic verification of documents 

As the first initiative of its kind in the region, TrustPaper positions CUD as the first university to embed NFC (Near Field Communication) and copyright protection technology directly into academic credentials. This allows instant, automatic verification through a QR code or NFC chip using a mobile device, eliminating the risk of forgery or tampering, while ensuring seamless validation for documents. The innovation also stores a digital twin of the documentation in the blockchain, ensuring secure, lifelong access.

TrustPaper was launched under the brand promise ‘Authenticity You Can Hold’ at the CUD Hub in Dubai

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October 15,2025: Dubai, UAE:Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Accounting and Finance student, Rashed Mohammed Atiq Almehairi, has been crowned World Champion at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Endurance World Championships staged recently in Buftea, Romania. Almehairi secured the title after an intense 126 km race, reinforcing the UAE’s distinguished global standing in endurance sport.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Accounting and Finance student, Rashed Mohammed Atiq Almehairi

Having started in the sport in 2021 at 16 years old, Rashed has since competed in many races both in the UAE and internationally, winning multiple competitions and achieving several podium finishes. Now aged 20, he adds the prestigious FEI World Champion title to his impressive list of accomplishments.

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