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Canadian University Dubai student wins title at World FEI Endurance ChampionshipsUAE’s Rashed Mohammed Atiq Almehairi crowned champion in 126 km race in Romania

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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Canadian University Dubai students lead the way in tech research and innovation

Undergraduate engineers deliver advancements in robotics and data science

September 29,2025: Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) students, Karthika Manoj and Anthony Ibrahim, are demonstrating the power of undergraduate research in driving global innovation. Both emerging talents in the engineering domain, Karthika and Anthony have delivered pioneering projects in the fields of robotics and data science, proving how the next generation is leading in the advancement of technology.

Karthika worked with an existing simulator for the Unitree G1 U-6 humanoid robot

A standout student in the Computer and Networking Engineering program, Karthika has recently completed a three-week research traineeship in Germany with the Department of Automated and Autonomous Systems at the Technical University of Freiberg. During the hands-on project, Karthika worked with an existing simulator for the Unitree G1 U-6 humanoid robot, a platform with a human-like form factor used in scenarios where replicating human anatomy is important to accomplish specific tasks.

 Anthony’s research paper provides a comprehensive evaluation of techniques critical in fields like biomedical science

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Canadian University Dubai to lead three DFF funded projects to advance healthcare innovation

Projects to position UAE at the forefront of technology-driven solutions in the healthcare sector

July 16,2025: Dubai, UAE: Researchers from the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been awarded three separate grants from the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Program to advance the application of technologies to improve the health of people in the UAE. CUD faculty will be leading each of the projects, that will develop tools to improve health outcomes and position the UAE at the forefront of technology-driven healthcare solutions.

The projects will contribute to the UAE’s strategic vision to be a world leader in healthcare and wellbeing

The university’s School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology has secured two grants to support projects aimed at advancing technologies that support diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of healthcare. Led by CUD’s Prof. Firuz Kamalov, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi School of Management and the University of Huddersfield, a team of researchers will pioneer an Explainable Artificial Intelligence system to support the early detection of dementia and to develop an understanding of its potential progression. The project has the capacity to deliver a major step forward in transforming dementia care through AI-driven innovation that can deliver earlier diagnosis to improve patient treatment, guide clinical decisions, and offer vital support to families.

Canadian University Dubai has been awarded three separate grants from the Dubai Future Foundation Research, Development, and Innovation Program

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Canadian University Dubai celebrates Class of Thank You Sheikha Hind at 14th graduation ceremony

Convocation staged under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

May 17th, 2025, Dubai, UAE:  Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has staged its 14th graduation ceremony at Dubai World Trade Centre, celebrating the achievements of the class of 2025 and honoring the national Thank You Sheikha Hind campaign. The convocation was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, who awarded certificates to the 500 graduates.
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Canadian University Dubai launches Doctor of Business Administration Program

The new program represents the professional counterpart to a PhD and the highest credential in business leadership

May 14, 2025 : Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, to empower senior executives to tackle complex leadership challenges through a combination of academic research and practical applications.

The CUD DBA program is strategically aligned with the evolving challenges of business landscape – locally, regionally, and globally

The new program responds to the growing demand for professionals with advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to help businesses foresee and respond to emerging global challenges.  The program will enable professional learners to elevate their career with the doctorate qualification, which is the highest academic credential in the field of business practice.

The DBA will be offered at the CUD campus on weekends to ensure minimum disruption to participants’ schedules.

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