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May 6, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) marks the 50th Anniversary of the Unification of the UAE Armed Forces, recognizing their defining role in national strength, unity, and security.

May 5, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) recently hosted an online session in collaboration with HSBC, providing students with valuable industry insights and practical knowledge in financial literacy.

April 28, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Engineering Management (BScIEM), a new undergraduate programme designed to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the region’s fast-growing innovation-driven economy. The programme will offer students two concentration pathways, with the opportunity to specialise in either smart manufacturing and industry systems, or logistics and supply chain engineering.

April 15, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): A new programme, Master of Science in Environmental Artificial Intelligence (MScEAI), has been launched by the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) to address the growing global demand for technology-enabled sustainability solutions.

March 23, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Tim Elliott speaks with a leading AI expert from Canadian University Dubai on fake news, arrests, and official denials impacting trust and markets. How do rumours damage businesses, and can technology protect reputations in a digital-first economy under pressure?

March 13, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): March 13 marks World Sleep Day 2026, a timely reminder that sleep is not a luxury, but a cornerstone of health. In our fast-paced, digitally-driven world, sleep often takes a backseat to deadlines, social obligations, and screen time, but experts agree that neglecting rest comes at a serious cost.

March 10, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Who hasn’t seen AI-Generated deep fakes of famous actors, government officials and other global personalities dressed in weird garb, dancing to a popular meme, or making outlandish announcements?

March 6, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's Dubai Mall visit and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's iftar in public send a powerful message of stability and unity.

March 6, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Artificial intelligence is advancing at a pace that few policymakers could have imagined just a decade ago. Governments across the world are racing to develop regulatory frameworks that can guide the development of AI while balancing innovation, security, and public trust.

February 27, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Professor Daniel Scott, Canada International Research Chair at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), was recently featured on CNN Newsroom, one of the world’s leading international news platforms, to discuss the growing impact of climate change on the future of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

February 27, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications student, Faissal Bochi, has developed an innovative digital platform to connect UAE students with curated discounts from participating brands. Conceived and executed alongside Faissal’s undergraduate studies, Nafaa exemplifies the intersection of academic study and practical application emerging from the university’s campus incubator.

February 23, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): For many university students across the UAE, submitting a major assessment now comes with an unexpected layer of anxiety — the fear of being misunderstood by a machine.

February 18, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): The School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology (SEAST) at Canadian University Dubai successfully hosted the workshop AI in Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Applications on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the CUD Incubator. The event attracted a diverse set of participants, including representatives from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence students from Canadian University Dubai.

February 10, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): At Canadian University Dubai (CUD), industry engagement is a core pillar of the University’s mission and a defining feature of the School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Technology (SEAST). Through purposeful collaboration with industry, CUD equips students with the knowledge, skills, and professional mindset required to thrive in real engineering environments and contribute meaningfully to the UAE’s innovation-driven economy.

February 5, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Students from the School of Management at Canadian University Dubai took part in a two-day Odoo ERP workshop held on 24–25 January 2026, hosted by the American University of Sharjah. The workshop brought together students from approximately ten universities across the UAE, creating an environment for inter-university exchange, collaboration, and experiential learning.

February 4, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of Minors in Business Administration to allow students to build their academic and professional foundations beyond their subject major. The initiative embeds multidisciplinary learning into the academic experience for both Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and non-BBA undergraduate students.

January 29, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Two graduates of Canadian University Dubai (CUD) are proving how human creativity remains a driving force in modern marketing, as they blend advanced technology with their talent for communication to rewrite the rules in audience engagement. Both alumni of the university’s BA Communications in Advertising program, Hala Nsour and Mahdi Shafiei have emerged as pioneers in fields that barely existed when they graduated and are now transforming their respective domains of artificial intelligence and TikTok marketing.

January 27, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dubai Media Academy, part of Dubai Media Incorporated, concluded the Media Z event, organised in collaboration with Canadian University Dubai, as part of its support for the Year of the Family and national efforts to empower young people. Hosted by the university, the event brought together media and education leaders, experts, specialists and academics, alongside students from universities across the UAE.

January 24, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): My professional compass has always pointed toward data. For over a decade, I have navigated my career through spreadsheets and databases, structures that quietly hold the entire story of what has already happened. I have built dashboards to make sense of the present and have spent long hours crafting forecasts that cautiously whisper about what might come next.

January 19, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) students marked an important milestone in their creative development by exhibiting their work at Noor Royal Gallery on January 17 and 18, as part of an exhibition celebrating emerging artistic talent from across the UAE. CUD is proud to share that four of its students were selected to participate in this prestigious exhibition at Noor Royal Gallery in Dubai.

January 14, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): The School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has taken centre stage at the Chinese Culture Festival, transporting design innovation from Dubai City Walk to the global catwalk. As a member of the Silk Road Universities Network (SUN) and at the invitation of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, CUD joined participants to explore themes reflecting diverse cultural contexts through fashion design, engaging alongside creative institutions and cultural communities from over 30 countries and regions.

December 8, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): In a region defined by both ancient wisdom and rapidly evolving landscapes, the question of how the Middle East and North Africa can transform its challenges into opportunities has never felt more urgent.

December 8, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): We are proud to announce that a team of first-year students from the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology (SEAST) at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has secured 2nd place in the prestigious AI Genesis Hackathon 2025, held in conjunction with the /function1 AI Conference & Exhibition in Dubai.

November 27, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): The School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology (SEAST) has initiated a new collaboration with Osborne Engineering Company (OEL Group) in Dubai, supported by the Career Services Office and the Internship Coordinator.

November 26, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai proudly celebrates the achievement of Ibrahim Ahmed, a senior student in the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program and President of the CUD Cybersecurity Students Club, who secured 1st place in the Dubai Police Capture the Flag (CTF) 2025 competition – University Track.