5.6.2 Does your university as a body have a policy of non-discrimination for transgender people?
Mission and Vision
Our Vision
Canadian University Dubai is committed to providing students with an international academic experience, guided by the highest educational and corporate ethics, adding value to the personal and professional lives of its graduates, and the communities in which we serve.
Our Mission
Canadian University Dubai promotes Canadian perspectives in learning, research and application, grounded in an appreciation and respect for the diverse culture and values of the UAE.
Core Values (PRIDE)
CUD has adopted a set of core values that aim at supporting the Vision and the Mission of the University. These core values are termed as “PRIDE” which are the fundamental elements that drive CUD organizational culture and operations.
P People:
“People are our Greatest Asset” recognizes the essential importance of people: students, faculty, and support staff, and their contribution to the success of our mission. We strive to ensure the CUD community embraces our values in their day-to-day interactions.
R Respect:
We value all individuals and strive to maintain an environment built on mutual trust, openness and personal dignity.
I Integrity:
We are committed to creating an academic environment built on honesty, abiding by all legal and ethical standards, thereby earning and maintaining the trust and respect of our stakeholders and community.
D Diversity:
We strive to build a community that celebrates diversity, strengthening the educational environment, and preparing our students and employees to be global citizens.
E Excellence:
We are committed to achieving high academic standards and professional services. We strive to support personal growth and intellectual advancement of our students and employees.
Discover CUD
Like the UAE, Canada’s immense diversity in both population and landscape is central to its national identity. The country’s ten provinces and three territories expand from the Atlantic to Pacific Oceans, encompassing cosmopolitan cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, immense natural beauty like the Rocky Mountains, and the peaceful existence of the maritime coast.
With citizens and residents from over 200 ethnic backgrounds, Canada takes great pride in its multicultural heritage. It is a welcoming and hospitable land, which is consistently ranked among the United Nations’ best places to live around the world, with something unique to offer for every way of life. The country’s abundant natural resources play an important part in its economic history and development, with many areas of the country still making a living from forestry, fishing, agriculture, and energy. Nevertheless, industry is now dominated by the service sector, accounting for more than 70% of Canadian employment, and presenting a wealth of opportunities in sectors such as banking, healthcare, education, communication and transport.
Canada’s world-renowned education system includes several leading universities that consistently rank in the top tier of global tertiary institutions. Canadian people are among the most educated in the world and students travel from across the globe to benefit from this elite higher education experience. This reputation for excellence has helped to forge a natural alliance with the ambitious nation of the UAE, which is why Canadian University Dubai has established a portal to higher education, research and employment opportunities in Canada for students starting out in this region.
Tolerance Document for Employees in Education System to denounce Discrimination and Hate
FOM hosts guest speaker on HRM and creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
Tuesday, November 23, 2021: Continuing with our guest speaker sessions, the Faculty of Management (FOM) at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) recently welcomed Saroj V. Pathak, Head of Customer Support Middle East and Turkey at HP Inc. and Chairperson of the Equity workstream for Global Customer Support (CS) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), to our City Walk Campus on November 11, 2021.
Mr. Saroj recently moved to Dubai, United Arab Emirates with over 24 years of diverse industry and global leadership experience in the Supply Chain and Customer Services domain.
During his talk on the role of human resources management (HRM) in creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, students learned about the importance of diversity in today’s workplace environment, how to move from promoting diversity to practicing inclusion, policies and processes for DE&I, current challenges in DE&I as well as how human resources (HR)roles revolve around employee well-being, growth, and inclusion.
Echoing his belief in continuous learning, Mr. Saroj said: “Pursuing graduate studies in HRM has the potential to enhance a candidate’s exposure and increase their chances of finding employment and growth in the competitive labor market.”
The HRM program at CUD develops student skills in strategic staffing, compensation and benefits, industrial relations, performance management, as well as training and development to help graduates shine in one of the fastest developing disciplines of the twenty-first century.
Our MBA in HRM specifically provides comprehensive insights into the application and orientation of business administration concepts in human capital management, enabling students to develop line management competence while addressing challenges in ethics, leadership and motivation, in a competitive business context.
Speaking to CUD’s commitment to our students, Dr. Rima M Bizri, Associate Professor, Canadian University Dubai added: “We believe in providing our students with a dynamic learning environment, encouraging guest speakers to visit our campus to share their alternative perspectives of thinking. By leading immersive discussions, we are able to generate important conversations in a variety of topic areas such as HRM and the future of human capital management.”
These unique learning opportunities at CUD provide our students with important industry insights to assist them in gaining a head-start in the UAE’s growing knowledge economy upon graduation.
International Cultural Day
The International Cultural Day event starts now! We are excited to invite you, your family, and friends to our International Cultural Day event from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at the CUD HUB Atrium, City Walk.
CUD hosts Model United Nations Academy
March 28th – 30th: Canadian University has proudly hosted the Dubai Model United Nations Academy, in collaboration with United Ambassadors.
Teams from as far away as the Democratic Republic of Congo took part in a packed four-day program where they were treated to a magnificent Opening Ceremony followed by two days of intensive workshops and presentations. The event culminated in a keenly fought debate on the final day, addressing some of the major issues facing our world, including sustainability, discrimination, conflict resolution and world poverty.
The event was introduced by Nabila Elassa, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of United Ambassadors with contributions from Mr. Omar Hernandez, Lead Trainer and Mr. Ahmad Al Ammar, Facilitator and former MUN participant. United Ambassadors is a world-leading international Model United Nations Education non-profit organization with a mission of building the next generation of youth leaders and global citizens, through Model United Nations.
Students learnt about the importance of demonstrating effective leadership skills and having empathy with their stakeholders. During the workshops and presentations they developed skills in public speaking, writing proposals, reaching consensus, interpreting briefings, diplomacy and negotiation skills, all interspersed with a variety of fun activities.
Several of the delegates also made personal statements for their audience reflecting their determination to make an impact on their communities.
The MUN initiative was created to provide a platform for young people to learn about international issues, diplomacy and inter-government relations and to develop their capabilities in critical thinking, research and debate. The model simulates the United Nations forum itself, with each group of students representing a country in the debate over a range of issues from health and social progress to the economy and global finance.
Speaking after the event, Mr. Omar Hernandez, Lead Trainer with United Ambassadors, praised the standard of commitment and debate displayed by the delegates. He said, “this is a remarkable opportunity for young people to gain a unique perspective on how diplomacy works. The skills they are learning will help them make a difference in their future lives, and with the delegates coming from different backgrounds and culture, they are able to appreciate the importance of tolerance in today’s world.”
Eszter Meszaros, Administrative Coordinator for United Ambassadors in Dubai said the purpose of the event was to help the leaders of the future realise how they could make a difference.
The event concluded with presentations to the delegates and a series of presentations from the leaders of each group.