3.3.3 Does your university as a body share sports facilities with the local community, for instance with local schools or with the general public?
Student Athletics
Understanding that “a healthy body makes for healthy mind,” Canadian University Dubai promotes wellness and organizes many sporting activities on campus. Students can play football, tennis, basketball, cricket, badminton, volleyball, chess and table tennis at either competitive or recreational levels. Students can participate in any of the existing student clubs or form a new one. Some of the current clubs include:
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Football
• Badminton
• Table Tennis
• Cricket
• Pool
• Chess
Canadian University Dubai encourages its students to join in inter-university sports leagues and welcomes others to its premises.
Sports at CUD
At CUD we recognize that the importance of staying healthy and active and offer a number of sporting activities to our students on campus.
Students are encouraged to take part as an active role in sports at university can help them develop practical skills like team work, discipline, sportsmanship, cooperation, dedication and decision making, supporting both their physical and personality development, and helping them progress in the future.
Our dedicated Sports Program offers students the opportunity for regular training and practices, intra and inter-mural competitions, and our sports teams play matches in tournaments and events across the UAE.
Our sports programs include:
- Football training
- Basketball team training
- Volleyball training
- Tennis training
We also have teams representing the university in:
- Table tennis
- Athletics
- Chess
Sport Facilities
Canadian University Dubai has a range of athletic in-house facilities that allow students to balance their studies with physical activity. In-house Sports facilities available.
The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) in Dubai takes great pride in fostering a strong sense of community and inclusivity through sports.
In a true spirit of collaboration, CUD shares its state-of-the-art sports facilities with the local community, including nearby schools and the general public. These facilities are not just for our students but are seen as a valuable community resource.
Beyond just providing access, CUD actively engages the public by organizing sporting competitions and events that encourage participation from all walks of life. This open approach to sports not only promotes physical well-being but also builds a sense of camaraderie, bringing diverse groups together for a shared love of athletics and healthy competition.
CUD and AWC host webinars to commemorate United Nations International Sport for Development and Peace
Thursday, April 22, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD), in collaboration with Al Wasl Sports Club (AWC), hosted a series of webinars to commemorate the United Nations International Sport for Development and Peace on April 6, 2021.
Organized through CUD’s Department of Sport Management, the aim of these sessions was to provide attendees with an overview of football management in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Topics of discussion included; Club Licensing Management, Professional Football Management, and Sports Marketing in the country.
Pedro Correia, Sport Management Consultant, Al Wasl Sports Club and Commentator, Arabian Gulf League, shared his expertise and knowledge on the UAE football landscape, structure of a professional football club, and the requirements for a club to be officially licensed by the UAE Football Association (UAEFA).
Yousef Al Sayed, ex-player at Shabab Al Ahli Club, and Marketing Manager, Al Wasl Sports Club, shared his experience as a player in the Arabian Gulf League and the sports marketing scene in the country.
Dr. Leonardo Mataruna, Professor, Canadian University Dubai, and Advisor, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), mediated the debates and promoted the discussion using his experience as Football Commentator in the Arabian Gulf League.
The speakers were impressed by the inquisitive questions asked by the attendees who included CUD students, AWC members, and people from all around the world including UAE, Canada, Saudi Arabian, Qatar, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Brazil, England, and the United States of America.
CUD’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management prepares students to deal with matters that are unique to the sports industry. They learn to negotiate contracts with players and vendors through athletic valuation, attract crowds to sports events, and coordinate external communication through traditional and digital media, to strengthen the tie between the fans and the team.
CUD and AWC established a partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in April 2021. The MoU represents an ongoing relationship that supports cooperation and engagement between the two parties through various activities, including: internship opportunities, academic-related projects and events, research initiatives, outreach programs and much more.
About Al Wasl Sports Club
Al Wasl Sports Club, established in 1960 under AlZamalek Club, is a football company registered in the UAE Pro League. Credited as the Club of the Century in the UAE by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS), AWC promotes the values of sports as an educational tool, contributing to the development of the community and its future leaders.
CUD and AWC Celebrate International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP)
Tuesday, June 1, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) celebrated the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) on April 6, 2021 with Al Wasl Sports Club (AWC) by participating in the Peace and Sport’s #WhiteCard campaign.
Established by the United Nations General Assembly and the International Olympic Committee, April 6 recognizes the role that sport plays in society and its power to foster dialogue, understanding, social inclusion, and peace.
To commemorate this special day, Canadian University Dubai organized an Academic Seminar of Football Management with the partnership of AWC.
Dr. Leonardo Mataruna, Professor of Sports Management, Canadian University Dubai, said: “This year, we are all still facing an unprecedented situation. This occasion provides the opportunity for CUD and AWC to highlight the unique power of sport in supporting people and communities to overcome the challenges imposed by the pandemic.”
With reference to the yellow and red card in many sports, a #WhiteCard is a symbol created by the Peace and Sport organization to represent the positive power of sport for peace and social inclusion.
The core message of the 2021 #WhiteCard campaign is “behind each #WhiteCard, there is a story.” It seeks to highlight and draw attention to the stories of individuals and communities who have been positively impacted by sport all around the globe. Through a #WhiteCard, everyone can advocate for the unique power of sport for social development and peace, sharing personal stories on how sport has helped people to overcome challenges.
Yousef Al Sayed, Marketing Manager, Al Wasl Sports Club, said: “We are very proud to promote this initiative of the #WhiteCard with CUD in the United Arab Emirates. This is a universal movement from the sport community which has contributed to the promotion of peace all around the world.”
CUD and AWC established a partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in April 2021. The MoU represents an ongoing relationship that supports cooperation and engagement between the two parties through various activities, including: internship opportunities, academic-related projects and events, research initiatives, outreach programs, and much more.
This event was organized through CUD’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management program, that gives students a profound understanding of the issues and practices prevalent in sport management, while teaching them how to negotiate contracts with players and vendors through athletic valuation, attract crowds to sports events, and coordinate external communication through traditional and digital media.
Canadian University Dubai and Al Wasl Sports Club join forces to promote sports management education
New MoU provides learning and engagement opportunities for sports management
students and professionals
Thursday, June 3, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and Al Wasl Sports Club (AWC) have established a new partnership to promote education and professional development opportunities that will help build capacity across the UAE’s growing sports management sector.
The new collaboration was sealed with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organizations. The partnership is set to boost cooperation and engagement through a range of initiatives, including student internships, academic-related projects and events, research activities and outreach programs. A fast-track course for professional development in the sector is one initiative currently in the works.
The MoU signing follows the launch last year of CUD’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management program. The first undergraduate degree of its kind in the UAE, the four-year course prepares students for a career in the dynamic and exciting business of professional sports.
The program is led by Associate Professor, Dr. Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos, himself an accomplished sportsman, having participated as part of the Brazilian Olympic Judo Team in London 2012, Beijing 2008, Athens 2004, and Sydney 2000. Alongside his extensive academic experience in the region, Dr. Mataruna-Dos-Santos is also a commentator and advisor for the Arabian Football Gulf League.
Speaking about the partnership, Dr. Mataruna-Dos-Santos said: “This MoU will provide CUD students with hands-on exposure to the inside of the industry in the region, which will add real value to their learning experience. Through internships, real-life case studies and other professional interactions, it will help them to develop the professional networks they need to enter and advance within the sector.”
Mr. Mohammad Ali Amer, Executive Director of Al Wasl Sports Club, expressed his pleasure in partnering with the University, which ranks among the leading educational institutions at the regional and global level, saying: “The partnership comes from our keenness to implement social responsibility, which Al Wasl has always been proactive in implementing and is consistent with the vision and strategy of the club, which aims to enrich and consolidate cooperation with institutions in all fields, to achieve national goals in all cultural, educational, sports and social aspects.”
Prof. Karim Chelli, President and Vice-Chancellor of CUD, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration with Al Wasl Sports Club, which has been awarded the title of club of the century in the UAE, in recognition of its tremendous achievements. Prof. Chelli remarked: “As an internationally-recognized educational institution for higher learning, Canadian University Dubai is committed to providing unique opportunities to our students that will enhance their academic experience and support their scholarly ambitions. Our willingness to continue to build these relationships reinforces our determination, hard work and compassion to succeed for our students, our faculty members and our community.”
Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai, added: “In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, this partnership complements the Nation’s societal health and happiness, strengthening CUD’s connection not only with sport itself, but also with the fans, the regional football community and the United Arab Emirates as a whole.”
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management is set to welcome a new cohort of students for the Fall 2021 semester, who will be among the first to benefit from the new collaboration with Al Wasl Sports Club.
The Dubai Art Fair Finale
The Dubai Art Fair finale, at the Theatre of Digital Art, Dubai, brought together artists from across the globe, featuring the skilled trio: Sanaz Sotoudeh, CUD Music Instructor and Pianist, Shahin Entezami, Electronic Artist, and Naghib Shanbezadeh, Percussionist. #CUDubai
International Women’s Day Concert
CUD’s Faculty of Communication, Arts, and Sciences, is pleased to invite everyone to the:
International Women’s Day Concert, featuring Babylon Orchestra Berlin & Sanaz Sotoudeh.
Wednesday | March 8th, 2023 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm | CUD HUB Atrium 📍
See you there!
CUD and AWC Celebrate International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP)
Tuesday, June 1, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) celebrated the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) on April 6, 2021 with Al Wasl Sports Club (AWC) by participating in the Peace and Sport’s #WhiteCard campaign.
Established by the United Nations General Assembly and the International Olympic Committee, April 6 recognizes the role that sport plays in society and its power to foster dialogue, understanding, social inclusion, and peace.
To commemorate this special day, Canadian University Dubai organized an Academic Seminar of Football Management with the partnership of AWC.
Dr. Leonardo Mataruna, Professor of Sports Management, Canadian University Dubai, said: “This year, we are all still facing an unprecedented situation. This occasion provides the opportunity for CUD and AWC to highlight the unique power of sport in supporting people and communities to overcome the challenges imposed by the pandemic.”
With reference to the yellow and red card in many sports, a #WhiteCard is a symbol created by the Peace and Sport organization to represent the positive power of sport for peace and social inclusion.
The core message of the 2021 #WhiteCard campaign is “behind each #WhiteCard, there is a story.” It seeks to highlight and draw attention to the stories of individuals and communities who have been positively impacted by sport all around the globe. Through a #WhiteCard, everyone can advocate for the unique power of sport for social development and peace, sharing personal stories on how sport has helped people to overcome challenges.
Yousef Al Sayed, Marketing Manager, Al Wasl Sports Club, said: “We are very proud to promote this initiative of the #WhiteCard with CUD in the United Arab Emirates. This is a universal movement from the sport community which has contributed to the promotion of peace all around the world.”
CUD and AWC established a partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in April 2021. The MoU represents an ongoing relationship that supports cooperation and engagement between the two parties through various activities, including: internship opportunities, academic-related projects and events, research initiatives, outreach programs, and much more.
This event was organized through CUD’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management program, that gives students a profound understanding of the issues and practices prevalent in sport management, while teaching them how to negotiate contracts with players and vendors through athletic valuation, attract crowds to sports events, and coordinate external communication through traditional and digital media.
Trials for C.U.D. Sports
Anyone who wants to be part of the CUD sports teams needs to attend!!!
| Badminton | Sunday 3rd, 10th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
| Table Tennis | Sunday 3rd, 10th October 1:30-3pm Sports Hall |
| Football | Monday 4th, 11th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
| Basketball | Tuesday 5th, 12th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
| Volleyball | Wednesday 6th, 13th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
| Tennis | Wednesday 6th, 13th October 4-5pm Tennis court |
| Cricket | Thursday 7th, 14th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
If you have any questions please contact Mr. John Sherratt room B1-14.
CUD Alumni Reunite to Take on Student Basketball Team
Alumni from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have reunited to go head to head with existing students in the first meeting of the current and former university basketball teams.
Cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd, the teams played out a hard-fought match that saw the students dominate the first half, with the alumni team coming back in the second. By the end of the game, nothing could separate the two teams and the match ended in deadlock with a final score of 59 points each.
The game was organized by CUD Sports Manager, Mr. John Sherratt, and captain of the student basketball team, Dino Skikic, who has played with members of both the student and alumni teams during his time at the university.
Dino said, “As I’m about to graduate myself, I thought it would be a good opportunity to initiate this alumni-student competition and to bring together these two skillful sets of challengers.
“Both groups trained hard for the event and it was great to see the friendly rivalry between what were evenly matched sides. I hope this will be the first of many matches and I look forward staying connected with the university through the sport, and coming back as a member of the alumni team.”
CUD celebrates Mandela Day by joining ‘The Biggest Judo Class’
To celebrate Mandela Day, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) joined ‘The Biggest Judo Class’ on April 18, 2021 organized by the European Judo Union in Lisbon, Portugal. The event was hosted by Olympic Athlete Nuno Delgado during the 2021 European Judo Tournament, with participants attending virtually from all over the world. Performing physical exercise in live streaming mode for 30 minutes and using hashtag #BJC2021 on social media, participants were brought together around the values of judo and its moral code; respect, courage, modesty, self-control, friendship, sincerity, honour, courtesy, and sustainability. Students and faculty of CUD’s Sports Management program took part in the festivities from their homes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
CUD Holds Annual Pool Competition
A total of 32 competitors took part in a closely fought Pool Competition organized by Mr. Dusan Popovic, Sports Coordinator of CUD.Students and staff members battled through the initial stages, each game consisting of a single frame with the winners progressing through to the later stages. The semis and the final were each fought over three frames. The winner of the competition was Kristin Mathew who was awarded a trophy and AED 500. She defeated Abdallah Baswaid who nevertheless picked up AED 250 and a silver medal. In third place with a bronze medal and prize of AED 100 came Farouk Mohammed Dalhatu who defeated Sheikh Mohammed Abzal in the losers final. Two new Pool Tables were brought in for the Competition, increasing the facilities now available for indoor sport in the university.
CUD hosts Annual Soccer Competition
Local High schools competed for CUD’s Canada Cup 2019 under the direction of Mr. Dusan Popovic, Sports Coordinator in the university. The event was held in JSS Private School, CUD’s practice venue for soccer. A total of fifty-five students from four teams took part in the competition with the American International School, Dubai emerging as eventual winners, defeating the International School of Arts and Sciences in the final. Third and fourth places went to Dubai National School Al Twar and the Collegiate American School respectively. Speaking after the event, Mr. Dusan said the competition was close and the standard of football was excellent. He thanked JSS Private School for providing the venue and congratulated all the coaches for preparing their teams so well.
Free Basketball Tournament
The University holds a free basketball tournament where students, staff and the local community could participate by registering as tournament participants on the web portal, the event was an open door for the public of the community to observe the tournament and become part of the culture of sport and well-being that the University promotes in its facilities.
Canadian University Dubai Sports Day
The university, in order to promote the culture of sports in the community, celebrated the Sports Day where CUD opened its doors for the participation of students, staff and people from the local community as well as other universities from the different sports activities that rewarded the winners, football matches, basketball, table tennis. The event was free to access and relatives of the participants’ spectators gave encouragement in the competitions.
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Trials for C.U.D. Sports | Canadian University Dubai (cud.ac.ae)
Anyone who wants to be part of the CUD sports teams needs to attend!!!
| Badminton | Sunday 3rd, 10th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
| Table Tennis | Sunday 3rd, 10th October 1:30-3pm Sports Hall |
| Football | Monday 4th, 11th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
| Basketball | Tuesday 5th, 12th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
| Volleyball | Wednesday 6th, 13th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
| Tennis | Wednesday 6th, 13th October 4-5pm Tennis court |
| Cricket | Thursday 7th, 14th October 12-1:30pm Sports Hall |
If you have any questions please contact Mr. John Sherratt room B1-14.