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Canadian University Dubai publishes inaugural PRME report on contribution to UN SDGs

Launch event spotlights role of women in sustainable development

Release date, Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has published its inaugural Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) report, showcasing the institution’s contribution to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The report was presented alongside a panel discussion that showcased the voices of women in promoting sustainability in the MENA region.

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Canadian University Dubai student transforms undergrad project into successful business

Canadian University Dubai student transforms undergrad project into successful business

Engineering graduate leads sustainable farming enterprise alongside MBA studies

October 02,2023 : Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduate, Farouk Dalhatu, has transformed his undergraduate engineering project into a successful sustainable farming enterprise, all while continuing with his education through the CUD Master of Business Administration program. Known as Al Zira’a Tech, the business is headquartered in Farouk’s homeland of Nigeria, where he is introducing local farmers to technologies that promote agricultural best practices.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduate, Farouk Dalhatu

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Canadian University Dubai journalism graduate trades aviation for entrepreneurship

Former flight attendant embarks on start-up journey

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduate, Fouzia Lkbiech, has traded a career in aviation for life as an entrepreneur, as she embarks on a journey to establish two new businesses in the UAE. Combining her passion for communication with her natural entrepreneurial spirit, Fouzia founded her own agency, Sponge Digital Marketing, last year. Building on the success of her business development strategies, Fouzia has also recently launched her longstanding passion project, a bridalwear and haute couture house, Fashion Atelier.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduate, Fouzia Lkbiech

Moving to Dubai from Morocco at the age of 21, Fouzia started her professional journey as a flight attendant, taking the opportunity to travel the world and immerse herself in a multi-cultural environment. After three years in the aviation industry, she took the bold decision to embark on a new journey of self-discovery and enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Digital Media and Journalism program at CUD. Juggling her degree studies around caring for her young family, Fouzia ultimately graduated in the Class of 2020 with a 3.9 GPA.

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