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March 14th, 2023, Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has graduated the Class of 2022 at its 12th convocation staged at the iconic Dubai Opera. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the ceremony celebrated the talent and achievements of the next generation of CUD alumni, under the banner ‘The Future Pioneers Leading the Way’.

March 10th, 2023, Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) student, Nafisa Saeed, is among the winners of the international LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2022, announced recently in Switzerland. Her design entitled, ‘Nostalgia - Healing Your Inner Child’, aims to support adults’ restoration and relaxation through childhood nostalgia, and won the award in the Wellness category of the annual interior design competition. Nafisa was one of three CUD students recognized in the contest, among hundreds of entrants from both education and industry.

22 February 2023, Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has hosted the 8th General Assembly of the Silk-Road Universities Network (SUN), bringing together delegates from international institutions to debate the theme, ‘The Role of Higher Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data: Challenges and Opportunities’.

February 20th, 2023, Dubai, UAE: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has hosted renowned Italian sculptor, Lorenzo Quinn, in an exclusive conversation charting his evolution from film actor to figurative artist. Discussing his creative process, his commitment to sustainability, and his desire to connect people through art, Quinn revealed the challenges he faced as the son of an Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, and how he went on to make a name for himself as a globally celebrated sculptor. The event was staged in the presence of the Consul General of Italy, Francesca Dell'Apa, and the Consul General of the Netherlands, Carel Richter.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and the GEMS Education yields a success story for Ms. Gayatri Nair, as her higher education pathway was facilitated by the GEMS-CUD Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU provides a seamless transfer process for students who wish to continue higher education. Both institutions believe in the inherent nature of ‘seeing the genius’ in each learner.

January 22nd, 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Institute, Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch from the Faculty of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology (FEAST) at the Canadian University Dubai (CUD), became certified judges for the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation. Several IEEE students acquired the certifications through an exam from REC Foundation, which further enhances the students’ personal and technical skills and portfolios.

Mannheim, Germany, November 20th – 27th, 2022: The Duale Hochschule Baden Württemberg (DHBW) in Mannheim, Germany, in partnership with Canadian University Dubai (CUD), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, sponsored by the Baden-Wuerttemberg Trust – collaborate to advance student exchanges through the International Logistics Projects (ILP). The exchanges promote and advance the integrated academic studies within industrial workplace programs, inclusive of the ILP initiatives, and have taken place over five phases since 2019. Recently, a team of CUD students, together with professors, visited Germany.

January 21st, 2023, Dubai, UAE: The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Department of Communication and Media has collaborated with Ivy League institution, Harvard University, to stage a regional youth congress tasked with tackling some of the biggest global challenges. The Harvard Model Congress Middle East (HMCME) was convened at CUD and assembled over 100 high school students with teams representing eight institutions across the GCC.

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.

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

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.

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.