In the Media
Canadian University Dubai extends hospitality sector collaborations with Ibis Styles MoU
July 11th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ibis Styles Hotels Jumeirah, building on its existing portfolio of corporate partnerships with the local hospitality sector. Signed by Mr. Muhammad Mujtaba Haider, General Manager of Ibis Styles Hotels Jumeirah, and Mr. Hennie Ferreira, Chief Operating...
Marketing & Communications
Canadian University Dubai signs MoU with Millennium Group hotel
July 7th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai and Copthorne Hotel Dubai, a member of the Millennium Hotels Group, have come together to boost the skills supply to the local hospitality sector with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will foster closer collaboration between the university and industry.
Marketing & Communications
Canadian University Dubai hosts prestigious L’Oréal Assessment Center
July 7th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai has played host to an exciting and productive L’Oréal Assessment Center, staged to select candidates for the company’s prestigious Summer Graduate Program taking place this August. Held on campus on July 4th, the event brought together over 40 invited candidates to take part in...
Canadian University Dubai Students Win Big at World Bank Backed Skills Initiative
July 2nd, 2019: Canadian University Dubai students, Farouk Dalhatu and Nida Ali, have demonstrated their aptitude for next-generation technology, winning the top two places in a skills for the future competition organized by The World Bank, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE).
Canadian University Dubai Celebrates Canada Day
July 1st 2019: Canadian University Dubai proudly came together to mark the 152nd Canada Day on July 1st, in a grand celebration to commemorate the birth of the nation. Dressed in the Canadian colors of red and white, the whole community gathered in the campus grounds to join in observing this momentous annual occasion.
Canadian University Dubai Hosts Award Ceremony for Graduate Students’ Poster Competition Winners
June 30th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has recognized the winners of the 2nd Graduate Students’ Poster Competition at an award ceremony held on June 20th at the Shangri La Hotel. The event was an informal gathering for students, faculty, management and industry experts, to network and to celebrate participants’ achievements throughout the Competition.
CUD graduate helps create the future in Expo 2020 Design Role
June 18th, 2019: Rahul Binyani, a graduate of the Bachelor of Architecture at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), is helping to realize the theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ as one of the masterminds behind the design and build of visitor facilities at the fast-approaching Expo 2020 Dubai.
Canadian University Dubai Student Develops a Security System Ensuring the Safety of Passengers in Vehicles
June 18th 2019: Canadian University Dubai Engineering student, Ali Jassim, has been featured in an article published by the popular Arabic-language newspaper, ‘Al Bayan’, showcasing his innovative and intelligent solution to lower incidences of car accidents and to regulate traffic, using modern sensor technology.
Canadian University Dubai Professor discusses responsible advertising and its impact on the youth
June 17th, 2019: With the proliferation of advertisements in society today, Dr. Odekhiren Amaize, Professor of Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications at Canadian University Dubai, has revealed how responsible advertising resonates with the youth, through a feature in an article released by the leading industry publication, Communicate Online.
Canadian University Dubai students awarded honorary mention at P&T Design Competition
June 17th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai architecture students, Basil Ahmed and Khateeja Banu, have been awarded an honorary mention at the P&T Architectural Design Competition titled “Giving Back To The Community”, organized by the globally recognized architectural design firm, P&T Group.
CUD Students win top-three spot in Milan Urban Design Contest
June 11th, 2019: Fourth year architecture students, Isra Elagib and Muath Al-Marri, have been recognized among a field of top young designers when they represented Canadian University Dubai in the Saint Gobain’s Multi Comfort Housing Competition 2019. The students’ hard work and determination led them to achieve 3rd place overall at the national level competition, hosted at Dubai Chamber of Commerce last month.
Student Affairs
Canadian University Dubai researcher reveals technology needs of smart city infrastructure
May 23rd, 2019: As Dubai presses forward with its 2021 smart city agenda, Canadian University Dubai Assistant Professor, Dr. Moayad Aloqaily, has revealed some of the technological solutions needed to help realise the strategy in a recent academic paper featured in leading industry research publication, the IEEE Communications Magazine.
Canadian University Dubai Chancellor discusses actions for inclusion
May 16th, 2019: Following the successful gala event, 'Music is our Voice', which brought together people of determination and the local school community in a spectacular celebration of music, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, has spoken to Edarabia about the institution's actions towards promoting inclusion.
Canadian University Dubai study finds academic and family influences are key drivers for tolerance
May 13th, 2019: An action-based research project conducted by students and a faculty member from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has found that academic institutions and family dynamics are considered the main contributors to fostering tolerance among UAE youth.
Events and Tourism Students visit Arabian Travel Market
April 28th, 2019: Students from our new Events and Tourism Program visited the 27th Annual Arabian Travel Market Exhibition held in the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. They were accompanied by Dr. Iva Bulatovic, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Management.
CUD hosts Dubai City Sound Summer Concert
May 4th, 2019: CUD played host to Dubai City Sound (DCS) performing their annual summer season concert.
CUD assistant professor shares architectural expertise with academia and industry
April 29th, 2019: Mr. Luca Donner, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been called upon to share his professional expertise at two international events hosted in the month of March.
CUD students win second place at IEEE Engineering Design Competition 2019
April 27th, 2019: Students from the Department of Engineering took part in the annual Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Day held in the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.
Department of Electrical Engineering
Canadian University Dubai wins International Collaboration of the Year accolade at prestigious Forbes Higher Education Awards
April 25th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been awarded the accolade of International Collaboration of the Year at the inaugural Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards, hosted on 24th April at the Taj Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai.
Students show off their skills at CUD’s got Talent
April 24th, 2019: The audience in the Red Theatre was treated to an array of talent from our students ranging through music, song, dance and even juggling!
CUD students accompany Minister of Climate Change and Environment during Bio Farm field trip
22nd April 2019: Students from Canadian University Dubai got the chance to accompany His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, on a two-hour educational tour during their recent field trip to Emirates Bio Farm in Al Ain.
Earth Day creates Environmental Awareness among CUD family.
April 22nd, 2019: Under the subject, “Protect our Species,” CUD’s H3 Club organised the annual Earth Day on campus.
CUD Assistant Professor uncovers next generation of filmmaking talent as judge for regional film festival
April 21st, 2019: Dr. Lakhdar Chadli, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been selected as a member of the judging panel for the Zayed University Middle East Film Festival, taking place in Dubai this week.
MBA Alumni renew old friendships at Shai Salon
April 20th, 2019: Members of the Canadian University Dubai MBA Alumni Association gathered in Hall C to renew old acquaintances and network with their peers.
Graduate
CUD hosts Annual Soccer Competition
April 20th, 2019: Local High schools competed for CUD's Canada Cup 2019 under the direction of Mr. Dusan Popovic, Sports Coordinator in the university.









