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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.

November 7, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai has announced the launch of TrustPaper, the first business venture with a filed patent to emerge from the university’s business Incubator. Powered by ZipTrust, a blockchain-enabled technology, TrustPaper’s groundbreaking innovation enables secure, automatic verification of documents in just seconds.

October 31, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has launched a pioneering industry engagement initiative, the Sanad Body Project, which empowers senior Communication and Media students to apply their marketing and PR skills to a significant social cause. This initiative directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in promoting good health and well-being and reducing inequalities.

October 22, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): In line with the School of Management’s commitment to fostering strong industry connections, students from the Finance Club recently attended Forex Expo 2025, a premier international event uniting brokers, investors, traders, and technology providers from around the world.

October 22, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been ranked as the #1 institution in Dubai for the fifth consecutive year, according to the recently published Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings for 2026. The university has also been ranked in 21st position in the Arab world, reinforcing its regional leadership in entrepreneurship, innovation, and future-ready academic programmes.

October 15, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Accounting and Finance student, Rashed Mohammed Atiq Almehairi, has been crowned World Champion at the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) Endurance World Championships staged recently in Buftea, Romania.

August 28, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): As the nation marks Emirati Women’s Day, female faculty and students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) are leading the way in promoting innovation, inclusivity, and empowering the next generation of women to shape the future of the Emirates. Among the pioneering Emirati women on campus are Shaima Al Hai, who has made history at CUD as the first female President of the Student Council, and Dr. Khulood Shebib Khansaheb, who is promoting student entrepreneurship as Assistant Professor and Manager of the CUD Incubator.

August 18, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): After an incredible debut that attracted over 2,000 attendees and amassed more than $50 billion in combined net worth under one roof, Brand Me Summit is officially returning for its second edition – this time even bigger, bolder, and more powerful.

August 5, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): We are proud to share that Canadian University Dubai student, Anthony Ibrahim, from the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology (SEAST), has secured second place in the prestigious International Moon Day 2025 competition for his visionary design of a UAE Moon Station. Anthony is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering.

August 4, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Architecture students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have unveiled a series of innovative, sustainability-focused design projects developed in response to the unique environmental and climatic conditions of Dubai.

July 18, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Researchers from the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been awarded three separate grants from the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Program to advance the application of technologies to improve the health of people in the UAE. CUD faculty will be leading each of the projects, that will develop tools to improve health outcomes and position the UAE at the forefront of technology-driven healthcare solutions.

July 9, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (BScAI) program, to equip students with skills to succeed in one of the fastest growing industries in the global economy. Delivered through the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology, the program aims to contribute to the national strategy to transform the UAE into a world-leader in AI.

June 10, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): The School of Management at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) recently hosted an inspiring guest speaker session featuring Mr. Rizvan Huseynov, a banking professional currently working in the treasury department at SOCAR and formerly a Relationship Manager at Emirates NBD. The event was organized by Ms. Olga Starkova, Lecturer at the School of Management.

June 3, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is proud to announce that a team of Mechatronics Engineering students has claimed 3rd place at the 19th IEEE UAE Student Day Engineering Design Project Competition, a prestigious event celebrating the brightest emerging engineering talent across the nation.

June 2, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has launched a Master of Science in Design Innovation for Circular Economy (MSc DICE), to prepare graduates to lead the transition towards sustainable innovation and growth in the region. A first of its kind in the UAE, the program will build skills capacity in support of the UAE Circular Economy Policy 2021-2031 and the Centennial 2071 strategy, to decouple economic growth from resource depletion, emphasizing innovation, clean production, and digital transformation.

May 26, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE):In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, early exposure to artificial intelligence, robotics, and embedded systems is not just beneficial, it's essential. Demonstrating its commitment to preparing students for the future, the Mechatronics Engineering Department at Canadian University Dubai’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences recently partnered with Besomi Academy to deliver a hands-on workshop titled AI Robbo Car Using Raspberry Pi.

May 17, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has staged its 14th graduation ceremony at Dubai World Trade Centre, celebrating the achievements of the class of 2025 and honoring the national Thank You Sheikha Hind campaign.

May 15, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, to empower senior executives to tackle complex leadership challenges through a combination of academic research and practical applications.

April 28, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Dubai Municipality, in collaboration with the School of Health Sciences and Psychology at Canadian University Dubai, organized an event under the theme “Artificial Intelligence Trends in Shaping the Future of Occupational Health and Safety.”

April 24, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai has hosted a pioneering conference entitled ‘Innovative Intersections in Art, Architecture and Interior Design’, to explore the boundaries between the different creative disciplines.

April 22, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD), in collaboration with Mr. Samvel Movsisyan, Founder of Leadership School Armenia, recently hosted an exclusive business breakfast for students from the School of Management. Organized by Olga Starkova, Lecturer, School of Management at CUD, the event featured Mr. Neil Petch, Founder and Chairman of Virtuzone, who shared his entrepreneurial journey and key strategies for building and scaling a successful business.

February 26, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Students from Canadian University Dubai have presented their solutions to a range of sustainability challenges as part of a Hackathon staged in collaboration with HOGENT University, Belgium. Focussing on Sustainable Development Goal 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities, the students tackled issues such as food waste, traffic congestion and accessible public transportation, with specific reference to the cities of Dubai and Ghent. The top three student teams won a share in AED 10,000 prize money for their groundbreaking ideas.

February 24, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) recently hosted representatives from Global University Systems (GUS) medical schools, providing CUD Public Health program students with the opportunity to explore potential pathways to continuing medical studies in North America. Through direct engagement with experts, students gained valuable insights into academic requirements, structured transfer options, and the next steps in their medical education journey.

February 20, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Canadian University Dubai (CUD) recently transformed its campus into a vibrant stage for cultural exchange for the International Cultural Day celebrations. The event was a dazzling fusion of music, dance and interactive booths, authentic culinary delights, as students representing over 30 nations showcased the very best of their heritage.

February 03, 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduate, Mohammed Al Hakim has been appointed President of UAE Operations at Crypto.com, becoming the first GCC and Emirati national to take on this prestigious position in the cryptocurrency industry. Renowned as an outstanding leader with a distinguished career in government organizations, Al Hakim is now preparing to spearhead the transformation of the region’s financial landscape. By demystifying the world of cryptocurrency, he aims to secure the UAE’s position as a global hub for the sector.