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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 28th, 2023: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) at New Brunswick, Fredericton campus (UNBF), Canada, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which opens a new pathway for Engineering students to transfer their studies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Canada.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 25th, 2022: The Continuing Education Department, a flagship at the Canadian University Dubai (CUD), in collaboration with International Watercolour Society (IWS UAE) United Arab Emirates hosted the 1st Emirati Sustainable Art Exhibition – emphasizing inclusion through engaging activities with People of Determination.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) organized a critical impact analysis conference about the 'International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) 2022 World Cup in Qatar: Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives' on November 23rd, 2022.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 29th, 2022: Canadian University Dubai’s (CUD) Learning Resource Centre provided a platform for CUD’s community to participate in a series of fun and educational activities over one week. The week’s activities, events and awards were well-attended by students. Dr. John Newark, Executive Vice-President of CUD opened the event with a welcome address.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 5th, 2022: CUD’s Mechatronics Engineering student, Lujain Ihsan Alsamhouri won 2nd place at the “Tourism TechGen Hackathon” finale which took place at Zayed University in Dubai, under the patronage of H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Cabinet Member and United Arab Emirates Minister of Economy: Building Our Future Economy Based on Knowledge and Innovation.

Canadian University Dubai was represented by Prof. Adel Ben Mnaouer, Faculty of Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology, as an organizer and moderator at the 6G Summit held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on November 4th, 2022, which was organized by the Technology Innovation Institute, Abu Dhabi.

The Canadian University Dubai signed a memorandum of understanding with the Université de Sherbrooke – paving ways for several additional research and teaching collaborations.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 23rd, 2022: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) hosted a masterclass with a well-renowned guest-speaker, Engineer Muhammad Mudassar, Regional Business Lead, Data Management & Interop Solutions Philips Netherlands, to learn how Artificial Intelligence revolutionizes industry and business through Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Management.

Dubai, UAE, November 18th – 19th,2022: The Canadian University Dubai (CUD), in collaboration with 2A Continental Architecture, hosted the annual 2022 global cultural and awards event: 2A Continental Architectural Cultural Event and Awards (2ACAA). The themed event Innovative Contextual Architecture in the Continents was well-attended by local VIP dignitaries, well-renowned guest speakers, educators, architects, designers, and students. The festival was a confluence of the greatest minds in the architectural world.

Dubai, UAE, November 26th, 2022: Three teams supervised by Dr. Ahmed Al-Gindy from the Faculty of Engineering at CUD participated in the 16th IEEE student day 2022. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) hosted the annual competition in HCT Sharjah Women’s College Dubai on November 26th, 2022, between seventeen universities in the UAE. The competition featured four categories: Engineering Design, Community Service, Senior Design, and Cyber security – giving the students in the UAE the opportunity to showcase futuristic projects.

CUD Alumnus, Alan George, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Alan George is awarded the 2022 Construction Week Award for Rising Star of the Year. CUD Alumnus, Madhulika Karthi, BBA Accounting and Finance - Madhulika secures a role at one of UAE's leading assurance and advisory firms

Dubai, UAE, November 14th-21st, 2022: Entrepreneurship Week is an annual globally celebrated event which propels the navigation to build one global, entrepreneurial ecosystem – connecting students, entrepreneurs, investors and researchers. Budding entrepreneurs showcase innovative solutions to conceptualize and apply the strategic tools in business.

November 28th, 2022: The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) community, together with Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, CUD Chancellor; Prof. Karim Chelli, CUD President & Vice-Chancellor and distinguished guests marked the United Arab Emirates 51st National Day 2022 together on November 28th, 2022 at CUD’s City Walk campus.

Canadian University Dubai is proud of alumni, Shatha Al Zarouni (Daawy), who has successfully published her second book ‘No Wounds Left to Sing’.

The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Faculty of Management participated in the first management case study seminar of its kind, on November 10th, 2022 – presented by the Faculty of Management’s Dr. Rommel Sergio and Dr. Ettiene Paul Hoffman.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD), Faculty of Management welcomed Freedom Finance (DIFC) Limited Company to its avant-garde campus in City Walk, Dubai on November 3rd, 2022, to deliver an enlightening workshop about the current and forecasted financial global analytics. The event was well attended by students and faculty.

Dubai Ride is the largest annual bicycle race event in the United Arab Emirates – which took place on Sunday, November 6, 2022. The busiest road in Dubai transforms into a giant cycling track with over 20,000 cyclist enthusiasts. The event caters for all levels of cyclists, from beginner to expert – some represented as an individual, or family unit, and others presented within an educational or organizational team.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) celebrated National United Arab Emirates Flag Day on the November 3rd, 2022, honoured by Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, CUD’s Chancellor, in the presence of a full auditorium of students, faculty and staff.

Skilled fencer, Ms. Zainab Moosa is an active member of United Arab Emirate’s International Fencing Team, and Al Nadi Shabab Al Ahli Club – she displays exceptional techniques and flair in the sport of competitive fencing. Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is proud of CUD student Zainab Moosa’s achievements in fencing.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) are proud of esteemed Computer Science students Mr. Zahab Khan, Mr Prateek Mishra, Mr. Denver Dias who showcased their metamorphic project at the ‘Future Disruptors Zone’ at GITEX, Dubai World Trade Centre during October 2022.

Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai and Vice-Chairman of Dubai World Trade Centre has officially opened the Najah University Fair 2022. The launch took place at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE on 23 October 2022.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) was delighted to host the first of the conglomeration of Concert Series ‘The Interplay Between West-East: Romanza’ on October 20, 2022, in collaboration with Canadian Council – to promote arts, music and culture in Dubai, UAE.

GITEX 2022, UAE’s annual technology event unveiled paramount digital initiatives and projects in the world of technology. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance officially opened and toured the grand event of GITEX on the first day.

The ‘Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings of 2023, World University Rankings Award’ was celebrated onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, Dubai, UAE on October 19, 2022. Canadian University Dubai (CUD) was honoured to host this event for the Arab Region, under the patronage of QS.

The Duale Hochschule Baden Württemberg Mannheim (DHBW) in Germany, in partnership with Canadian University Dubai (CUD), collaborate to advance their international student exchange projects. The projects promote and advance integrated academic studies within industrial workplace programs.