4.3.4 Does your university as a body undertake educational outreach activities (e.g. tailored lectures or demonstrations) beyond campus – e.g. in local schools, in the community, including voluntary student-run schemes?
An Exceptional Showdown at Dubai Sports World! Bump, set, spike!
CUD’s students and alumni met for an exciting tournament at the iconic Dubai World Trade Centre. The energy was electric as they battled it out on the court.
Congratulations to all the players
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Learning Beyond the Classroom | CUD’s Students Gain Invaluable Real-World Skills from Touring Prestigious Dubai Hotels
Canadian University Dubai’s (CUD) Faculty of Management recently organized two student educational tours. These exclusive and informative tours took CUD’s students to two prestigious and well-renowned hotels in Dubai, namely the La Ville Hotel and Suites located in City Walk, and the Palazzo Versace. Through these tours, CUD’s students were given a unique opportunity to explore the practical side of the business world and apply the theories they learned during class.
This hands-on experience allowed them to gain a deeper understanding of the business operations, and management of these two high-end hotels. The educational tours were an enriching experience for the students, as they were able to establish valuable connections with industry experts and professionals. The students’ exposure to real-world business scenarios enabled the students to broaden their knowledge and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for their future careers.
La Ville Hotel and Suites, City Walk, Dubai
CUD’s Events and Tourism Management students participated in the educational tour to the La Ville Hotel and Suites located in City Walk, Dubai. Ms. Anke Glassing, the General Manager of the hotel, warmly welcomed the students and provided an introduction to the hotel’s management structure. She also informed them about the hotel’s parent company, Marriott International and its brand line, the Autograph Collection, before taking the students on a comprehensive tour of the hotel’s front-of-house and back-of-house.
The commencement of the student tour was initiated in the front-of-house, the initial point of contact between the hotel staff and guests. The students were informed that the front-of-house team holds significant responsibility for creating a favourable first impression and ensuring that guests feel appreciated and welcomed – establishing the tone for the guest’s entire stay and impacting the guest’s perception of the hotel’s quality and comprehensive services.
As part of the tour, the students were taken to the infinity pool area, which offers stunning views of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. The tour provided insights to the students into how the conference facilities and the pool area are utilized for hosting diverse and dynamic events. Moreover, the students were granted access to unoccupied suites in the hotel, where they gained knowledge on various aspects such as room design, sustainability features, room categories, in-room amenities, room key issuance, and activation procedures, along with other services.
Subsequently, the students toured the hotel’s back-of-house, where they gained first-hand insights into several departments that form the foundation of the hotel’s operations and were educated on employee systems and internal reporting procedures. The students proceeded to visit the housekeeping department, where they were introduced to the housekeeping operational framework, mechanisms, and interdepartmental collaborations.
Next, the students toured the Engineering Office, where the Chief Engineer provided an enlightening lecture on the hotel’s foremost safety measures, maintenance software, and sustainability practices. The students were informed that the hotel’s engineering office holds the responsibility of guaranteeing the hotel’s physical infrastructure and systems to operate efficiently, dependably, and safely, and they are also in charge of handling energy consumption, waste management, and environmental compliance regulations.
The La Ville Hotel & Suites has been awarded the ‘Green Key Sustainability Certification’ due to its sustainability initiatives. To sustain the certificate, the Engineering Department explained to CUD’s students that it maintains detailed records of the hotel’s consumption and emissions. Although the hotel operates mostly paper-free, it has plans to incorporate solar panels. The students learned that the Engineering Department plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the hotel’s operations continue to run smoothly, without unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions which are essential in maintaining the safety and comfort of guests, staff, and the property.
Following this, the students visited the Human Resources (HR) Department, where they learned in more detail how HR is responsible for overseeing the hotel’s workforce, from recruitment and training to performance evaluation and remuneration. The students engaged in conversation with the hotel’s HR Department to better understand Marriott’s employment program, internships, employee incentives, motivation programs, and advancement opportunities. Thereafter, CUD’s students toured the hotel’s Food and Beverage (F&B) outlets GRAZE, Chival, Grapeskin, and Lobby Café, where they gained insights into how F&B is responsible for managing all aspects of the hotel’s food and beverage operations, ensuring that guests have access to high-quality dining options that meet their needs and preferences.
Following an enlightening tour of the hotel’s premises, students were given the opportunity to engage with the expert teams of the hotel’s marketing, engineering, food and beverage, and event departments in a ‘question-and-answer’ session. The hotel’s team provided valuable insights into the inner workings of the hotel, including how the various departments work together to deliver a seamless guest experience. This interactive session allowed the students to seek clarification on any aspects of the tour, particularly helpful for students interested in pursuing careers in the hospitality industry. The tour provided valuable knowledge and perspectives from experienced professionals and helped students to apply academic knowledge to real-world applications.
Palazzo Versace, Dubai
CUD’s Luxury Marketing students embarked on the educational tour to the Palazzo Versace in Dubai, a culmination of the striking ‘Pietra di Fiume’ design of the iconic Medusa and Greek décor. The students were warmly welcomed by Ms. Ionela Savescu, the Director of Marketing and Public Relations. During the tour, Ms. Savescu provided the students with a detailed introduction to the hotel, its seven-year journey, and the Versace brand. The hotel’s Creative Interior Designer, Ms. Donatella Versace, was also introduced to the students.
Reminiscent of a 16th Italian Palace, Palazzo Versace Dubai is a Neoclassical masterpiece with subtle traces of Arabian architecture. Featuring a striking entrance, high ceilings, landscaped gardens, and a range of well-crafted Italian furnishings, the hotel is truly symbolic of the Versace lifestyle. A walk through the 5-star hotel’s spaces reveals several exclusive designs and fabrics from Versace, while the lagoon pools and reflection ponds complement the serenity of the lush gardens that surround the hotel – a true luxury retreat for leisure travellers.
The tour provided the students with a comprehensive understanding of the luxury brand, its construction, and the high-quality materials used in its creation, which are exclusively sourced from Italy. Every single piece of furniture and fabric that adorns the hotel rooms, suites, and residences, is designed and tailor-made by Versace exclusively for the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai.
The students were also given insights into the artwork displayed throughout the hotel, including a distinguished 1.5-million-piece hand-cut mosaic, which is prominently placed in the hotel lobby. The educational tour was an exceptional learning opportunity for CUD’s Luxury Marketing students, as it enabled them to gain practical knowledge and insights into the strategies and workings of a world-renowned luxury brand. By examining the materials and design elements used in the creation of the Palazzo Versace Dubai, the students were able to deepen their understanding of the luxury industry and its unique marketing strategies.
Each of the hotel’s 9 restaurants and bars is designed to have an al fresco terrace to reflect the heritage of Palazzos. The tour led the students to the lobby terrace where they could view the hotel configuration including the buildings and residence wings. Next, they visited Vanitas, the signature restaurant of all Versace Hotels & Resorts, where they had the chance to meet the chef. The chef spoke to the students about Italian cuisine and the restaurant’s decor, which includes hand-painted images depicting the Calabria region of Italy, the hometown of Gianni Versace. After that, the students visited Giardino restaurant, which features marble “terrazzo” flooring, columns, and a wallcovering with a jungle motif inspired by the Versace wallpaper collection. The students proceeded to Q’s Bar and Lounge, the inaugural bar of music icon Quincy Jones. The establishment has been recognized as Dubai’s top live music venue, featuring performances by artists personally selected by Jones. It was mentioned that some tourists make a special trip to Dubai just to experience an evening at Q’s Bar and Lounge.
Following that, the students were taken to the swimming pool area that had a design resembling the same found in Versace’s Miami residence. The three outdoor pools are decorated with mosaic tiles and surrounded by palm trees and flowers. Subsequently, the students were given a tour of the event spaces, where Ms. Savescu discussed these spaces and catering to consumer preferences. Ms. Savescu also highlighted the importance of educating clients, building trust in the brand, and fostering brand loyalty which are essential tasks for Versace’s marketing team.
Ms. Savescu emphasized the distinctive features of Palazzo Versace Dubai that set it apart, including its luxurious design elements. Moreover, unlike most other luxury hotels that are managed by hospitality companies, Versace is managed by a team directly hired by the brand. In addition, the students were taken to the boutique spa which is known for its evolving and innovative range of products and treatments. The spa’s design, created by Versace, is one of the hotel’s key features. Its exquisite white walls are adorned with mother-of-pearl details and dark rooms with grey mosaics and Granito Nero flooring.
The tour concluded with a question-and-answer discussion in which CUD’s students learned more about the hotel’s market segment, clientele demands and expectations, the evolving tasks of a luxury marketer, the sense of belonging to a brand, and other significant marketing topics in luxury services. Upon departing Palazzo Versace Dubai, CUD’s students gained a comprehensive understanding of marketing luxury goods and services, the interconnection between luxury and art, and the process of localizing luxury services, while maintaining the brand’s core identity. The insights the students acquired from the industry experts allowed them to connect learned academic knowledge to practical business scenarios. As a result, the students have a more distinct perception of their career aspirations.
FAID students inspired by Expo 2020 Dubai visit
Sunday, November 28, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) third- and fourth-year Architecture and Interior Design students recently visited Expo 2020 Dubai to seek inspiration for their upcoming design studio projects.
The fourth-year design studio project, “Research Institute for Climate Change”, encourages students to select a climate change problem and design promotional spaces such as workshops, activity rooms and exhibition spaces to improve public knowledge about the problems that we are facing today, including global warming, rising sea levels, extreme weather conditions and more. Additionally, the design project includes research and development activities to provide the users of these spaces with opportunities to overcome the identified climate change issues.
Dr. Hamoud Dekkiche, Acting Dean, Faculty of Architecture and Interior Design, Canadian University Dubai said: “Our visit to Expo 2020 Dubai enabled our students to be inspired by innovative exhibition design ideas that use new digital technologies and current discussions about sustainability. Architecture has the potential to provide effective solutions with environmentally friendly design ideas. This was thoroughly displayed in the Mobility and Sustainability pavilions that our students had the opportunity to see.”
The students also visited different pavilions from the various participating countries, to experience each country’s approach to the three main themes of Expo 2020 Dubai, “Opportunity, Mobility, and Sustainability.”
Mr. Serkan Gunay, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture and Interior Design, Canadian University Dubai added: “Our field trip was an opportunity for students to explore new perspectives beyond the classroom, encouraging a more hands-on learning experience while providing them with practical design knowledge.”
For the next five months, Expo 2020 Dubai is welcoming visitors from every corner of the globe to join the making of a new world, bringing together the planet in one place to reimagine tomorrow. Expo 2020 Dubai provides a visually striking, intellectually enlightening, and emotionally inspiring event, with more than 200 participants – including nations, multilateral organizations, businesses, and educational institutions, as well as millions of visitors – gathering with the purpose of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.
Canadian University Dubai will host the University’s 11th Graduation Ceremony at Expo 2020 Dubai on the world’s largest international stage in January 2022. Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai, the event will aptly reflect CUD’s growing stature on the international higher education landscape.
The Faculty of Architecture and Interior Design at CUD provides students with the knowledge and tools necessary to become change-makers within the industry. The unique studio experience is central to the teaching model and challenges students to translate the classroom experience into practice through innovative design and entrepreneurial ideas. With the fast-paced evolution of architecture, interior design, and sustainability, students are encouraged to critically analyze situations and develop unique design solutions, while acknowledging the human relationship to plan and design with empathy and responsibility.
CUD participates in the GCC eHealth Workforce Development Conference 2021
Sunday, November 21, 2021: Canadian University Dubai’s (CUD) Dr. Ahmad Ali Ahmad Okasha, Associate Professor, Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences and Dr. David Santandreu Calonge, Associate Professor and Director, Corporate Training, were invited to represent the University in a roundtable discussion at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) eHealth Workforce Development Conference 2021 (eHWDC 2021) that took place at The Conrad Hotel Nov. 7 –8, 2021 under the theme of “The Role of Higher Education in the eHealth Capacity Building”.
When it comes to aligning the public higher-education systems with the workforce needs of a modern economy, state policymakers are aware of a paradox: on the one hand, there is recognition of the need for more people to have college degrees, regardless of subject matter. On the other hand, workforce experts and business leaders agree that there is a “skills gap” wherein individuals with post-secondary education are unable to fill the jobs that are available or find employment consistent with their degrees.
Representatives were invited to attend eHWDC 2021 from leading medical and life science universities, government agencies, hospitals, and companies in the GCC region to discuss what steps must be taken to create sustainable models that will help prepare people with the right skills in eHealth to fill the gaps in the market. A discussion was also held pertaining to what businesses can do to support this new generation and help develop the region’s education system.
Speaking of the experience, Dr. David said: “Our participation in this roundtable was an invaluable opportunity to meet academic and industry leaders to discuss innovative programs, graduates’ skills, upskilling, industry-university collaboration, knowledge transfer, challenges and best practices.”
Dr. Ahmad added: “Now is the time to invest in the eHealth workforce and professional development. The GCC region has been witnessing the procurement of over five major Health Information Exchange(HIE)projects since last year. Being here today as representatives of CUD enables us to bring our innovative approaches to the conversation.”
CUD’s involvement demonstrates the University’s willingness to work together with community stakeholders -government, education, industry, healthcare organizations and others- across the GCC region to develop a framework for standards and professional development in eHealth that will create a loyal, long-term workforce and offer an array of opportunities for generations to come.
CUD students participate in men’s cosmetics product launch
Tuesday, March 16, 2021: International award-winning Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management, Dr. Naveed Yasin, and his entrepreneurship students have joined hands with CEO of DFA Clinics, Dr. Fazeela Abbasi, as well as Netflix celebrity ambassador and internationally acclaimed Turkish actor, Cengiz Coskun.
Dr. Yasin will be mentoring his students on a series of design thinking projects for the development of a new product line for the men’s cosmetics industry- an industry whose value is projected to reach $18.92bn by 2027.
“This is an excellent opportunity for my students to work on a live project with tangible outcomes that allows them to unleash their creative and entrepreneurial talents while working with such internationally recognised celebrities in dynamic industries,” says Dr Yasin. “This not only helps the students in their learning and application, but also provides them with industry-based recognition.”
Dr. Abbasi, who acknowledges there is a growing demand for new products and services in the men’s cosmetics sector, says that these opportunities have drawn DFA focus. “DFA has developed a range of products for this market. It is exciting to be working with the international award-winning design thinking and entrepreneurship specialist, Dr. Yasin and his students at Canadian University Dubai to develop a series of prototypes underpinned by design thinking methods.”
Known for his role in the hit TV series Ertugrul aka. Dirilis, Coskun is looking forward to the opportunity of working with CUD’s students under the supervision of Dr. Yasin. “It is important to work with talents of today’s younger generation for this initiative,” he says.
Although Dr. Yasin’s students have won many competitions in international designing and packaging competitions throughout Europe and the Middle East, this opportunity will take it a step further into the real world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and new product development.
Dr. Naveed Yasin is a Senior Academic in Entrepreneurship with over 10 years of experience of delivering excellence (UK, Oman, and now the UAE). He is the 2015 prestigious award winner for the ‘Outstanding All Round Academic Award’ from the Teaching & Learning Institute, UK., a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), an International Keynote Speaker, holder of Chartered Manager and Fellow status from the Chartered Management Institute (UK), Fellow of the National Council of Entrepreneurship in Education (NCEE) and has Certified CMBE accreditation from the Chartered Association of Business Schools, and CIM Chartered Manager’s Canada (C.MGR.). Dr. Yasin has been published extensively in internationally renowned ABS and Scopus indexed journals and has authored several books in the field of enterprise education, education management, and cross-border migrant entrepreneurship.
CUD Participates in World Anti-Doping Agency’s Play True Day
Tuesday, June 1, 2021: Since 2014, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have celebrated ‘Play True Day’ in April – a day that is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting clean sport around the globe.
This year’s international campaign reached over 87 million people and saw athletes, national and regional anti-doping organizations, sports federations, governments, major event organizers, and other stakeholders from the global anti-doping community unite on April 9 in celebration of the Play True message.
Centred around the theme ‘What does Play True mean to you?’, Dr. Leonardo Mataruna, Professor of Sport Management, Canadian University Dubai (CUD), and member of both the Education Committee and Social Science Research Expert Advisory at WADA, hosted an online debate along with CUD Sports Management students and several Dubai sports clubs (Karate 365, Heroes Academy, Dubai Olympic Gymnastic Club, and Rossi BJJ Team).
Speaking about the significance of anti-doping education, Dr. Mataruna stressed that it should be implemented in schools and in basic fundamental curricula around the world: “Discussing this theme at the university level is important to prepare future leaders and to enhance the conversation globally. Our job as educators is to make children and young people aware of the risks of using illicit drugs in preparing them not only for sport, but for life.”
Education is imperative to protecting clean sport. The Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Management at CUD prepares students to deal with matters like these that are unique to the sports industry. Students also 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.
Mohammed Al Murawwi Al Blooshi, professional cycling athlete, Paralympic coach, and student of Sports Management, Canadian University Dubai, said: “Sports Management is fundamental to study anti-doping education to promote an equal sport for all. To celebrate Play True Day on April 9th was to promote clean sport and share values of fair play.”
The inspiration for Play True Day stems from a WADA-hosted Education Conference in 2013, which was attended by 17 South American countries. While the celebration started as a small South American initiative, last year, the agency’s digital and social media campaign reached over six million people with numerous individuals and organizations taking part from around the globe.
To highlight the success of this year’s campaign, WADA created a Play True Day 2021 recap video, showcasing the celebrations that took place around the world.
CUD Students Visit Hamdan Sports Complex
September 16, 2015: Students from the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Bachelor of Architecture program have visited the city’s Hamdan Sports Complex to understand more about the design and construction of sustainable swimming pools.
The venue was selected as a local case study for the group as part of their environmental design course, which challenges students to look at the principles of sustainability in a wide range of architectural design scenarios.
Accompanies by Assistant Professors, Dr. Hoshiar Nooraddin and Mr. Luca Donner, the students learnt about the fundamental design features and functions that enable the world-class sports facility to operate in an environmentally-conscious way.
From the sophisticated filter system that allows the pool’s water to be recycled and re-used, to the application of solar energy to maintain the water temperature and outdoor lighting, the students witnessed some of the most ground-breaking environmentally friendly technology in the field.
Completed in 2010, the Hamdan Sports Complex boasts two 50-meter swimming pools and a 15,000 seating capacity. Set on 24 hectares of land on the Emirates Road, it is one of the biggest multi-purpose developments of its kind in the world, with the capability to be transformed into a dry-land facility for non-aquatic and non-sports events.
What most impressed Architecture student Irada Boucherabine was the holistic nature of the design. She said, “The entire development – the Complex and its surrounding landscape – has clearly been designed as a whole, to maximize the natural environment and resources that help to promote sustainable features, such as the use of sunlight.”
For fellow student Yasmeen Adel, it was the design’s use of technology to achieve optimum functionality, as well as sustainability, that most stood out. She said, “The pools featured moveable floors that could change their depth at the touch of a button, making the complex a really versatile as well as sustainably operated facility.”
The group of students will now be challenged with adopting and adapting some of these high-tech concepts and features in creating their own vision for a sustainable swimming pool design.
Success for CUD Sports Teams at Gmu Festival
March 13th, 2017: Teams from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have scored more successes in the latest inter-university sports festival, hosted recently by Gulf Medical University (GMU).
The CUD men’s basketball team fought through to the finals of their event, ultimately finishing as runners up against the University of Sharjah. The men’s tennis team, meanwhile, emerged as champions in their own event during the six-day festival. The latest successes come on the back of a recent competition win by the men’s football team.
It was the CUD duo of Patrick Saba and Shahmir Gill that beat Manipal University in the semi-finals of the tennis competition to reach the grand finale of the event. Both players went on to win their games against opponents from BITS Pilani to lift the tournament trophy.
The two triumphant teams returned to the University campus to share their success with President, Pr. Karim Chelli, and Sports, Manager, Mr. John Sherratt, before adding the two cups to the ever-growing collection in the CUD trophy cabinet.
The annual GMU Sports Festival is the largest inter-university festival of its kind in the region. The CUD team members were among more than 2000 students from 28 different colleges and universities, competing in 226 events across 10 categories.
CUD-sponsored Team Reaches Final Stages of Nas Sports Tournament
June 27th, 2016: Local futsal side, Fuhood Jumeira, has reached the knockout stages of the annual Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Ramadan Sports Tournament, with the support of team sponsor, Canadian University Dubai (CUD).
Fuhood Jumeira, which includes one of the tournament’s leading goal scorers, Jefferson Luis Correa, won every one of their group stage matches to progress to a quarter final tie with Al Theyaba. Having secured a 6-3 victory in that match, the team will now take on Al Jokar for a place in the finals of the competition.
In sponsoring Fuhood Jumeira, CUD is showing its support for the philosophy behind the NAS Ramadan Tournament, which seeks to test the physical and mental strength of individuals while celebrating the spirit of the Holy Month.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of DSC, this year’s tournament is held under the theme ‘Limitless Abilities’, reflecting the growing movement in sports and sporting events for special needs athletes.
The entire tournament began on June 7th, with a series of competitions going on throughout the month, which have incorporated seven different disciplines, including cycling, archery, volleyball and wheelchair basketball. If Fuhood Jumeira makes it to the finals in the futsal event, they will feature in the grand finale of the competition on June 28th.
The semi-final match will take place at 11:15pm on Monday June 27th at NAS Sports Complex.
CUD’s Students Win 1st Place | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers UAE Student Day 2022
Dubai, UAE, November 26th, 2022: Three teams supervised by Dr. Ahmed Al-Gindy from the Faculty of Engineering at CUD participated in the 16th IEEE student day 2022. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) hosted the annual competition in HCT Sharjah Women’s College Dubai on November 26th, 2022, between seventeen universities in the UAE. The competition featured four categories: Engineering Design, Community Service, Senior Design, and Cyber security – giving the students in the UAE the opportunity to showcase futuristic projects.
Two teams from Electrical Engineering participated in the Engineering Design category, and one team in the Community Service. All three teams ranked in the top 3 – two of CUD’s teams won 1st place, and one team won 3rd place.
CUD’s multi-disciplinary team from several faculties participated under the Faculty of Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Technology mentorship in the IEEE community service category. “The power of a multi-disciplinary team is electrifying. The teams comprised of students from Engineering, Journalism, and Public Relations – each student, delivered their area of expertise to make the project a success.” Dr. Ahmed Al Gindy, Faculty of Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology
“The talent among our youth is impressive, and the IEEE provides a platform for our students to showcase innovative projects. Engineering does not stagnate but constantly evolves to contribute to society through dynamic developments. It is exciting that our students get to compete in a competition of this calibre and win 1st place, not once, but twice, and also take 3rd place for another category.” Dr. Ahmed Al Gindy, Faculty of Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology
The concept of the Engineering Design Project challenged students to design and engineer an invention that transfers water from one place to another, only using mechanical systems and wind Energy. The use of electrical energy was not permitted in the project.
The students innovated a 3D-printed engineering model illustrating how the wind is converted into mechanical energy to transfer water effectively from a higher place of origin to a lower destination. “The innovation of our 3D model was inspired by ancient pumping mechanisms, indicating that our historical inventions have something to teach us.” Danica Reyes, CUD Student, Mechatronics
For the return journey of the water from a lower origin to a higher destination, the use of pumps would encourage the water transfer in larger volumes. The use of ball bearings was applied to the model to help with the overall flow of the water. CUD’s students presented forward-thinking projects, which received exceptional recognition from the jury. The students won 1st place in the competition for successfully pumping the highest volume of water at once.
“The project has inspired us to develop and contribute to countries that do not have access to basic facilities. We need to support our global system and work toward sustainable development goals through innovative projects, making a positive difference to the world.” Sham Mohamed Samour, CUD Student, Mechatronics
Of the three teams, twelve CUD students participated, and eleven were female. “The mentorship from our professors, Dr. Sherif Moussa and Dr. Ahmed Al Gindy has been important to support us in getting the right tools and materials and learning how to use them safely. I could not imagine, as a woman, that I would be able to use a drilling tool so well. It has inspired my business development ideas for the future.” Sham Mohamed Samour, CUD Student, Mechatronics
CUD is honoured to provide the learning space of innovation – where theory meets application. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and Canadian University Dubai look forward to the next annual event.
“Engineering can contribute successfully to any area of the world – it is more than theory, and creative projects are born to change the world positively. Studying mechatronics has helped me to develop my existing skill set, but more so, awakened new skills within me that I did think were possible. Participating in the competition has been fundamental in realizing my creative potential.” Danica Reyes, CUD Student, Mechatronics
Canadian University Dubai’s Cycling Team Participate in Dubai Ride
Dubai Ride is the largest annual bicycle race event in the United Arab Emirates – which took place on Sunday, November 6, 2022. The busiest road in Dubai transforms into a giant cycling track with over 20,000 cyclist enthusiasts. The event caters for all levels of cyclists, from beginner to expert – some participated as an individual, or family unit, and others joined within an educational or organizational team.
“Cycling is such great therapy. There are so many mental and physical benefits.” Dr. Ahmed Al-Gindy provided CUD students with a safety orientation, bike rentals and team meeting points.
A group of Canadian University Dubai (CUD) students, led by Dr. Ahmed Al-Gindy enjoyed Dubai Ride as a team – CUD students cycled between 16-30 kms along Sheikh Zayed Road.
“Dubai Ride was so much fun. The sunrise was amazing. It was a view for everyone.” Noora Khan, CUD Cyclist Student
“The most I had cycled before was about 3 kms. I so enjoyed Dubai Ride – cycling 16 kms from 5:30 am – 7:30 am! It was easy for me because the event was well organized – we could regularly stop for photos or refreshments.” Noora Khan, CUD Cyclist Student
The event is a festive celebration between cycling fanatics – enjoyed by many sport teams, friends, family, and colleagues. CUD’s cycling team began at Dubai’s Coca Cola Dome and joined the other 20,000 cyclists on the track.
“The roads were empty, there was just a mass of cyclists enjoying the spectacular sunrise. The track took us along amazing sight seeing landmarks: Burj Khalifa and Museum of the Future. Dubai Ride was my first cycling race – CUD opened the cycling race opportunity to me. On Sunday I did about 55 kms, including Dubai Ride and my cycle home.” Abdulrhman Ashraf, CUD Cyclist Student
Connect with the Canadian University Dubai Cycling club to enjoy weekly rides throughout the city, and similar events. “Al Meydan is the closest cycling track to CUD. Our CUD Cycling Club often meets at the track to do a practice cycle. A bike can be rented from just AED 55 for two hours. Our fun Cycling Team is growing.” Dr. Ahmed Al-Gindy, CUD Professor
“Sometimes the most spontaneous trip turns out to be the best one.” Manal Muhammad Tahir, CUD Cyclist Student.
Dubai Canadian community unites in fitness drive
‘Try with Canada’ event marks finale of fifth annual wellness challenge
Tuesday, December 14, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD), the Canadian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates, and the Consulate General of Canada in Dubai, have joined together to mark the conclusion of the fifth annual Dubai 30X30 Fitness Challenge with a community participation event under the banner ‘Try with Canada’.
In collaboration with the Community Events Section of Dubai Sports Council, the Canadian partners invited people of any age and ability to get involved to mark the finale of this year’s initiative by joining in an early morning yoga session, led by a professional instructor from Lululemon, at the Dubai 30X30 Fitness Village, Kite Beach.
The yoga session was a continuation of another ‘Try with Canada’ challenge staged earlier in Dubai’s month-long celebration of fitness and wellbeing. The previous gathering brought together participants of all ages from across the city to take part in a family walk and run at the Sports Village beach. These events gathered over 100 participants to join in the physical fitness challenges.
Among the participants was Mr. Brian Banford, Executive Director of Corporate Relationships at CUD, who remarked: “It’s a wonderful experience, to be doing yoga on a beach with a group of Canadians in November.”
Also in attendance at ‘Try with Canada’ events were Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada in Dubai; Tansel Kilicarslan, Chief Transformation Officer at Al-Futtaim; Ahmad Ibrahim Busherin, Head of Community Events Section, Sports Events Department, Dubai Sports Council; and Alison McLaughlin, RD, MPH, Nutrition and Yoga Professional and Lululemon Ambassador.
Reflecting on the events, H.E. Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said: “I am pleased to see that the Canadian community and partners in Dubai have come together to contribute to the success of the Dubai 30X30 Fitness Challenge 2021. We share with the Dubai Government, the conviction that fitness is an essential element of wellness, especially in the context of the pandemic. With more than 40,000 Canadians that call the UAE home, I look forward to more collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council.”
CUD Teams Narrowly Miss Out on Top Prize at DMC Sports Day
March 7, 2018, Dubai Men’s College Sports Day: CUD’s men’s football and volleyball teams both made it on the podium at the DMC Sports Day event, but missed the top spot. The teams brought home silver and bronze respectively, and valuable experience for next year. Eight teams took part in both sports. They were organized in a round-robin format, with four teams in each section followed by the semi-final and the final.
Our football team finished in second place as the runner-up behind Hamdan University. Full time ended in a 2-2 draw. Unfortunately, we lost 5-4 in the penalty shoot-out.
Our volleyball team finished in third place, beating Sharjah Men’s College in the third-place play-off.
Ahmed Omar, football team captain said, “Although we played well and should have avoided the draw, we were just unlucky and couldn’t manage to clinch it on penalties.”
Rawad Yamout, captain of the volleyball team, said, “It was a great experience and we learned a lot.”
Summarizing the competition, John Sherratt, CUD Sports Manager, said, “Both teams played extremely well as this was their first appearance in the competition. We just lacked the ability to see the games to the end. We are happy to have had this experience and will use it to do better next year.”
CUD participates in Dubai Fitness Challenge
Over 50 Canadian University Dubai students supported the Dubai Fitness Challenge by taking part in the record-breaking Dubai Run on the city’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road. The students joined 70,000 participants to run on Dubai’s main highway section, which was open for a public run for the first time.
The main goal was to promote active lifestyle among CUD students by encouraging them to participate in the 5km or 10km run.
Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is an annual event that challenges everyone in the city to complete 30 minutes of activity a day for 30 days. It not only cultivates fitness-focused mindsets but also inspires Dubai’s residents to work towards a common goal of maintaining healthier, active lifestyles in the long run.
Dubai Fitness Challenge was packed with over 13,000 classes and activities, from community runs to mass yoga gatherings to triathlons in the Hatta hills and on the Palm Jumeirah. No matter the age or ability, there were events catering to everyone in the city. Fitness star Joe Wicks led the region’s largest ever HIIT class at Skydive Dubai, while WWE® Superstar Becky Lynch® led a session at the Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital.
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After the successful completion of the challenge, CUD Alumna, Riham Omar, commented, “This was the first time ever when the city’s biggest highway was open for a public run and that’s what makes this event so special. Going there as a team was an amazing idea, it felt great to see the CUD family running together and motivating each other”.
Success for CUD Sports Teams at Gmu Festival
March 13th, 2017: Teams from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have scored more successes in the latest inter-university sports festival, hosted recently by Gulf Medical University (GMU).
The CUD men’s basketball team fought through to the finals of their event, ultimately finishing as runners up against the University of Sharjah. The men’s tennis team, meanwhile, emerged as champions in their own event during the six-day festival. The latest successes come on the back of a recent competition win by the men’s football team.
It was the CUD duo of Patrick Saba and Shahmir Gill that beat Manipal University in the semi-finals of the tennis competition to reach the grand finale of the event. Both players went on to win their games against opponents from BITS Pilani to lift the tournament trophy.
The two triumphant teams returned to the University campus to share their success with President, Pr. Karim Chelli, and Sports, Manager, Mr. John Sherratt, before adding the two cups to the ever-growing collection in the CUD trophy cabinet.
The annual GMU Sports Festival is the largest inter-university festival of its kind in the region. The CUD team members were among more than 2000 students from 28 different colleges and universities, competing in 226 events across 10 categories.
International Conference on Business & Technology, held at Nisantasi University in Istanbul, Turkey
CUD’s Dr. Ghada Abaido, Associate Professor and Dr. Zakariya Chabani, Assistant Professor presented their co-authored paper at the International Conference on Business & Technology, held at Nisantasi University in Istanbul, Turkey, in May 2023.
Canadian University Dubai Participates in the Premier Event, GETEX 2023
Canadian University Dubai (CUD), together with 112 regional and international higher education institutions participated in the annual Global Education & Training Exhibition (GETEX), which was held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 26th – 28th April 2023. Under the Patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and joined by Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of CUD, and Professor Karim Chelli, President and Vice-Chancellor of CUD, among other delegates, GETEX is a premier event in the region that brings together students, parents, and educators to explore opportunities for higher education and training.
Since 1984, GETEX has been welcoming more than 25,000 visitors, including locals and expatriates, who are interested in exploring opportunities that can help them make informed decisions regarding their education and career prospects in transforming academic environments.
At the event, visitors had the opportunity to meet with CUD’s globally qualified faculty to discuss CUD’s degrees in over 18 accredited programs and 30 majors. Seeking the right advice for each student’s career path is important before commencing studies and to seek personalized guidance on career paths to pave the way towards a successful future.
The three-day event includes more than 20 live seminars, and CUD participated in two of these, giving students a window to engage and ask questions. A popular topic of interest for CUD, from students visiting GETEX is their interest in starting to study with CUD in Dubai, and then transferring and graduating in Canada.
International Conference on Recent Developments in Mathematics (ICRDM 2022)
“ICRDM 2022 was a huge success. It proved that CUD, and the UAE as a whole, are capable of fostering large scale international collaborations in fundamental sciences. Mathematics is the foundation of science and engineering therefore the value of mathematics research cannot be underestimated” – Dr. Firuz Kamalov
Canadian University Dubai in collaboration with UAE University and Springer hosted International Conference on Recent Developments in Mathematics (ICRDM 2022) between Aug 24-26, 2022. The aim of the conference was to bring together leading international experts to discuss the latest trends and advances in mathematics. The conference covered a broad range of domains in mathematics and related fields including pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and mathematics education.
The conference was a tremendous success. It included over 300 presentations by participants from 30 different countries, making it one of the largest mathematics conferences in the world. ICRDM 2022 featured 24 keynote and invited talks from distinguished researchers from USA, China, Norway, Russia, Romania, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Italy, South Africa, South Korea, India, Turkey, Jamaica and Malaysia.
The conference proceedings will be submitted for publication in two volumes of Trends in Mathematics published by Springer and indexed in Scopus. The success of ICRDM 2022 highlights the position of CUD as one of the leading institutions in fundamental research. It further shows the contribution of the UAE to the promotion of research on an international level.
Further information about ICRDM 2022 can be found on the conference website www.icrdm.org.