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October 29, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): The Centre for Sustainability and Innovation at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has established a six-month Net-Zero Knowledge Partnership with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the government utility responsible for electricity and water services across Dubai. Delivered through DEWA's Sustainability Talks Programme, the partnership will strengthen the strategic and practical capabilities of DEWA employees in support of the UAE's transition to Net Zero by 2050.

October 29, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Six researchers from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been recognized in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list, an internationally renowned citation database identifying influential researchers across a broad range of scientific disciplines. The six CUD researchers cited in this year’s list are Dr. Firuz Kamalov, Dr. Mohammadnoor Injadat, Dr. Jamid Ul Islam, Dr. Syed Zamberi Ahmad Bin Ahmad, Dr. Ikhlaas Gurrib, and Dr. Malcolm Price.

October 27, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) demonstrated their business acumen and consulting skills, securing first and second place at Corporate Catalyst 2026, an inter-university consulting competition hosted at the University of Birmingham Dubai on October 25, 2026.

October 14, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dr. Rommel Sergio, Professor of Management at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has won the Senior World Grand Champion title in Vocal at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), held in Las Vegas, Nevada in July 2026.

October 7, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) engineering students have made history by securing the UAE-wide national title at the Dubai TechBots League SumoX 26, completing the competition undefeated against teams from 13 universities across the country.

October 3, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): The School of Management at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), in strategic partnership with President Education, hosted an immersive three-day workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) and the law for international students from Sathyabama University, India, from October 1 to October 3, 2026.

October 1, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dubai Design District (d3), the global creative hub that is part of TECOM Group PJSC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canadian University Dubai (CUD) to spotlight the region’s brightest emerging design talent, celebrate its creativity and achievements, and further nurture and enable its continued growth and future development.

September 10, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): ​​​​​​​Dr Najla Al Futaisi represented Canadian University Dubai (CUD) at the launch of the NAMA Women Advancement and PwC Academy report, contributing to dialogue on women’s leadership, professional development and inclusive participation. The engagement reflects CUD’s commitment to advancing SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals through knowledge exchange and cross-sector collaboration.

August 15, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has become the first university in the Arab World to receive the prestigious Ethos Universitas Certificate, a global recognition that celebrates higher education institutions demonstrating an outstanding commitment to academic integrity, ethical governance and societal responsibility.

August 14, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): ​​​​​​​Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of 20 new scholarship awards to promote equal access to educational excellence for students across the Silk-Road Universities Network (SUN). The announcement was made during the ‘Advancing International Collaboration in Sustainability Education for Social Justice Forum’, hosted by CUD and attended by participants from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Singapore, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates.

August 8, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) candidates at Canadian University Dubai explored doctoral research practice and the strategic applications of big data during an industry expert session led by Dr. Sarah Talib, Industry Expert in Big Data Analytics Capabilities.

August 6, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dr. Aseel Takshe, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Digital Innovation and Sustainability at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been named among Inc. Arabia’s Women of Influence 2026, recognizing the top 60 female leaders who are setting new standards for business in the MENA Region. Dr. Takshe was awarded 20th position in the prestigious listing, which this year attracted entries from over 300 exceptional women from across the region.

August 6, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): As the Chair University of SUN, CUD is proud to support a platform that brings together universities across regions to exchange knowledge, share institutional achievements and strengthen meaningful international academic collaboration.

August 3, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): If someone had told me on my first day at Canadian University Dubai that a few years later, I'd be working at a reputable creative agency, I probably wouldn't have believed them. Looking back, choosing the Creative Industries program was one of the most rewarding decisions I've ever made.

July, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Psychology students from the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) developed practical clinical skills through structured simulated interviews in a two-way mirror observation suite designed to recreate realistic clinical scenarios.

July 28, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Recognised as Dubai's #1 Ranked University and among the Top 101–200 universities globally in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) combines the strengths of Canadian education with the opportunities of one of the world's most dynamic cities. More than a university, CUD is an integrated ecosystem where academic excellence, industry collaboration, professional credentials, entrepreneurship and global connectivity come together to prepare graduates for the evolving world of work.

July 16, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dr. Firuz Kamalov, Professor of Mathematics and Machine Learning at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has presented his pioneering research at this year’s Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education conference (ITiCSE 2026). Dr. Kamalov’s paper ‘How Can Accessibility in Computing Education Be...

July 16, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dubai, UAE — Canadian University Dubai (CUD) successfully concluded its Future Makers Summer Camp 2026, welcoming 375 high school students from across the UAE for three immersive days of experiential learning designed to inspire the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, creators, and future leaders.

June 30, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dr. Sophie Johnson, Head of Department and Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been appointed to the International Jury Board of the D’Light Lighting Design Award 2026.

June 30, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) hosted the UAE's first virtual guided tour of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, giving students a unique opportunity to explore one of China's most significant archaeological treasures while deepening their understanding of Chinese culture and history.

June 27, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) candidates at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) gained first-hand experience presenting their research, receiving expert feedback, and preparing their work for publication during Qualitative Research Day, hosted by the School of Management at the CUD Incubator.

June 25, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Two students from the School of Communication at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have successfully launched their careers at Fintech.TV, demonstrating the value of experiential learning, industry partnerships, and career-focused education in preparing students for success in the media industry.

June 18, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)Canadian University Dubai's (CUD) School of Management recently hosted Beyond Intelligence: Creating Sustainable Business Value in the Digital Economy, an interdisciplinary expert panel discussion exploring how organizations can create long-term value and competitive advantage in an increasingly digital, data-driven, and globally interconnected business environment.

June 16, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) was represented at EURAM 2026, the Annual Conference of the European Academy of Management, held from June 16–19, 2026, at the University of Agder (UiA) School of Business and Law in Kristiansand, Norway, under the theme "Navigating High Waters: Managing in an Age of Disruption."

June 10, 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and FINTECH.TV have officially inaugurated a first-of-its-kind broadcasting studio at the university's City Walk Campus, creating a direct bridge between Downtown Dubai and the New York Stock Exchange, and providing students with unprecedented access to the conversations, industries, and leaders shaping the future of global finance, media, technology, and innovation.