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CUD Students Learn About the Next Generation of Business Technology

March 15th, 2015: Students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been given a fascinating insight into the next generation of business analytics technology at a guest lecture led by Ms. Helle Dochedahl from leading enterprise software corporation SAP.

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Academic-student Research Project Showcased at International Conference

Research conducted by CUD Assistant Professor, Dr. Hoshiar Nooraddin, in collaboration with fourth year Architecture students at the University, has recently been presented at the 7th International Urban Planning Conference in Ajman.

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Thousands Raised in 5 Days for the Homeless Campaign

Students from CUD have given up their home comforts to raise money for citizens displaced by conflict in the region, as part of the University's fourth annual 5 Days for the Homeless campaign.

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Architecture Student Triumphs in Litfest Poetry Competition

Kazem Aboudan, an Architecture student from CUD, was among the winners at this year's Taaleem Poetry Competition, run in conjunction with the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.

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CUD Professor Reveals How Positive Psychology Can Support National Growth

An indigenous model for positive psychology focusing on Emirati and expatriate residents of the UAE could help support the growth of the nation, according to recent research published in the first edition of the Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology™.

CUD Researchers Awarded Best Paper Accolade

March 5th, 2015: Faculty member from the School of Business Administration at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have picked up the Best Paper Award at the 9th annual Conference on Business Administration held recently in Dubai.

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CUD Student in the Running for Al Youla Dance Competition Title

Al Maidan competition finalist Hamdan Mohammed Alhababi is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his brother, Saeed, to take the winner's trophy at this year's al youla dance contest finals, to be aired on local TV channel Sama Dubai.

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CUD Professor Addresses Waste-free Environment Campaign

March 3rd, 2015: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) professor, Dr. Rami El Khatib, was invited to share his environmental expertise at the Dubai leg of the Waste Free Environment (WFE) campaign held recently at the City’s Al Mamzar beach.

Engineering Students Learn About the Mobile Revolution

February 24th, 2015: The mobile technology industry will be supporting 35 billion connected devices by 2020 according to Radio-frequency (RF) Specialist Mr. Farris Alhorr, who recently spoke to students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) about the evolution of wireless communication applications.

Centre of Excellence Joins Leading Universities in Smart Cities Alliance

The Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Creativity (CEIC) based at CUD has joined the ranks of the International Observatory on Smart City Learning, connecting the UAE with leading European research institutions in the field of smart technology.

CUD Job Portal Goes Live

February 22nd, 2015: The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Job Portal is now open for business following the recent online launch of the new Career Services search tool. Developed by Students Affairs in collaboration with Bayt.com, the Job Portal is a one-stop-shop for students and graduates of CUD to access information...

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Students Discover the Importance of Getting Linkedin

February 19th, 2015: As online profiles have become the new generation CV, students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been learning about the importance of establishing themselves in the marketplace through the world’s largest professional network, LinkedIn.

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Engineering Professor Explores the Future of Wireless Technology

February 17th, 2015: Dr. Sherif Moussa, Assistant Professor of Engineering at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has seen his cutting-edge research on wireless communication technologies published in the prestigious International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields.

CUD Expert Contributes to Sustainable Campuses Debate

February 12th, 2015: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) lecturer, Mr. Ryan Sisson, joined a panel of leading local and international experts to discuss sustainable development in higher education at the UAE’s first Sustainable Campus Initiative conference, hosted by the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD).

Ceic Workshop Debates the Past, Present and Future of Communication Technology

Historical, contemporary and emerging communication technologies were the subject of debate among experts in the field at a recent workshop hosted by the Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Creativity at Canadian University Dubai.

CUD Professor Discusses Gender Stereotypes and Barriers to the Boardroom

February 9th, 2015: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Assistant Professor Jeanette Teh has revealed that 'double standards and gender stereotypes' are still significant barriers to women's progression in the workplace, in a recent article published by industry magazine, Gulf Business.

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CUD Community Gives the Gift of Life

February 5th, 2015: Students, faculty and staff members of Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have come together to help save lives at the annual blood drive held on campus. More than 70 donors came along to give blood in support of the campaign led by the Dubai Health Authority Blood Donation Centre at Latifa Hospital.

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Students in the Running for 1 Million AED M-government Competition Prize

A team of three engineering students from Canadian University Dubai are preparing to compete for the AED 1 million prize fund at the finals of this year’s UAE m-Government Service Awards.

Business Students Triumph in Battle of the Schools 2

Sunday, February 1st, 2015: Students from the five undergraduate schools at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) went up against each other in a battle of brainpower at the second edition of the Battle of the Schools competition.

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Leading Female Dot-com Entrepreneur Reveals How to Succeed in Cyberspace

Prominent female entrepreneur Ambareen Musa has shared the triumphs and tribulations of starting up the UAE's first financial services comparison website at the fourth of this season's 'Executive Mindset' workshops, hosted by CUD in association with Shane Phillips Consultants.

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CUD Professor Presents Opening Paper at Aib Mena Conference 2015

Dr. Nnamdi Madichie has opened this year’s Academy of International Business (AIB) MENA region Conference with the presentation of a paper on the challenges of conducting and publishing marketing research in emerging economies.

Student Entrepreneur Receives Boost for New Business Venture

Canadian University Dubai student, Abzal Assembekov, and his team mates have received a massive boost for their enterprising idea following their recent win in the Dubai Startup Weekend competition.

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CUD Welcomes Chinese Delegation for Lessons in International Management

January 13th, 2015: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has hosted a delegation of senior Chinese businessmen and women as part of their recent study trip to the UAE.

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CUD Graduate Appointed As General Manager for Attijari Al Islami

Mr. Fahad Al Muhairi, an MBA graduate from Canadian University Dubai has been appointed as the General Manager for Attijari Al Islami, in a recent announcement by Commercial Bank of Dubai.

Finance Professor Receives Best Paper Accolade at International Conference

Associate professor Dr. Elgilani Elshareif has taken the coveted award for best paper at the 2nd International Conference on Economics, Finance and Management Outlooks held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.