November 20th, 2018 CUD Boardroom: Representatives from Canadian University Dubai and Ras Al Kaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) signed an MOU to establish formal links between the two organizations.
The MOU will provide benefits for both parties by encouraging the development of SME entrepreneurship in the UAE. The collaboration with RAKEZ provides CUD students with fundamental resources to establish themselves in industry.
Students from the university will be able to visit the zone, establish contact with and gain hands on experience from existing entrepreneurs, leading to a greater understanding of what is involved in starting up your own business. Internships and Job placements will also be available to CUD students.
To further cement the relationship, representatives from RAKEZ will be available to deliver workshops and lectures for our students with a reciprocal arrangement whereby RAKEZ will have access to CUD programs and courses through our Corporate Training Program.
CUD was represented by Dr. Rami El Khatib, Dr. Eyyad Al Khalaileh and Dr. Hamoud Dekkiche representing faculty along with Mr Hennie Ferreira, Mr. Jeries Khayyat and Mr. Brian Banford representing CUD administration.
Signing on behalf of RAKEZ was Mr. Taner Topcu, Director of Academic Zone who was accompanied Mr. Mohammed Al Dhuhoori, Acting Senior Director of Strategy and Mr. Hussain Al Shamaa, Academic Zone Manager.
Ras Al Kaimah Economic Zone is a world class investment destination established to oversee, regulate and consolidate the services, facilities and zones of Ras Al Kaimah Freezone and RAK Investment Authority.
Speaking on behalf of CUD, Mr. Brian Banford, Chief Advancement Officer for the Canadian University Dubai commented “ the collaboration between RAKEZ and CUD is extremely significant to the future economy of the UAE. As an educational institution CUD prides itself in producing the next leaders of the UAE at all levels.
By partnering with RAKEZ we are providing assurances that these young leaders succeed in their endeavors once they leave university. This partnership allows us to have an open dialogue to provide better resources for young people wishing to become entrepreneurs.”
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