November 11, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) successfully concluded a highly insightful Real Estate Career Awareness and Recruitment Coffee Chat in partnership with Driven | Forbes Global Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate brokerages. The event, hosted by the CUD Career Services and Internship Office, provided Management students with essential industry knowledge and career-focused dialogue as part of CUD's commitment to industry engagement and professional development.
Coffee Chat Highlights and Industry Insights
The coffee chat offered students a comprehensive look at the lucrative and dynamic Dubai real estate sector. Key topics covered included:
- Market Opportunity: The session emphasized the advantages of joining the industry, highlighting the potential for high earnings, tax-free income, and career growth within a booming market. Participants also learned about the global exposure and the safe, stable investment environment that the UAE provides.
- The Agent's Role: Students received an insider's perspective on "A Day in an Agent's Life", detailing the core responsibilities of a property consultant and the key professional traits required for success, such as proactive communication, time management, persistence, and relationship building.
- Consumer Behaviour: A significant portion of the seminar focused on "Understanding Consumer Behaviour in Real Estate". The discussion centred on how consultants can effectively leverage buyer motivations, market segmentation, and adaptive communication styles to drive successful results.
Building Professional Connections
CUD extends its sincere gratitude to the dedicated team from Driven | Forbes Global Properties for sharing their expertise and potential career opportunities. The success of the seminar was made possible by the contributions of:
- Leen Khalifa
- Yasmina Lutfi
- Mohammad Demir, a valued CUD alumnus.
CUD also recognizes the support from faculty members Dr. Soumaya Askri and Dr. Zakariya Chabani for their role in facilitating the successful event.
This seminar marks the latest installment in a recurring series of industry engagement activities organized Academic Year. These partnerships are crucial in providing CUD students with essential hands-on experience and professional connections to enhance their career readiness.
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