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International Conferences
As part of its research agenda, Canadian University Dubai regularly organizes conferences and workshops that bring together both researchers and practitioners to share their experience and expertise on an international stage. These workshops enable multidisciplinary collaboration across diverse research areas with industry and businesses, both regionally and globally.
Canadian University Dubai has successfully organized the following conferences:
• International Conference on Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship as driving forces of the Global Economy (ICLIE), April 20th-22nd, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai, UAE http://www.iclie.com
• International Conference on Web & Open Access to Learning, November 25th – 27th, 2014. Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, UAE http://www.icwoal.org/
• International Conclave on Data Analytics, BI, Action Research & Cases in the Power, and Energy Sector February 23rd -26th, 2014.
• 6th Joint IFIP Wireless and Mobile Networking Conference, (WMNC 2013), April 23rd-25th, 2013. Atlantis Hotel. Dubai. UAE.
• 4th International Conference on Networked Digital Technologies (NDT’2012) – April 24th-26th, 2012.
• International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC 2021), October 31 – November 2, 2021. Dubai, UAE. https://sites.google.com/view/isncc2021
• PRME Chapter MENA 9th Annual Forum & 2022 Conference, March 22nd – 24th, 2022. De Montfort University Dubai Campus, UAE.
• 7th Annual International Conference of the International Association for Silk Road Studies (IASS 2022), February 20th to 24th 2022. Canadian University Dubai, UAE.
• International Seminar and Conference on Learning Organization (ISCLO), November 25th – 26th, 2021.
‘Entrepreneurship track, Literature Review’-2023’s International Conference
CUD’s School of Management, Associate Professor Sayed Abdul Majid Gilani, and Professor Rommel Sergio, won best paper award ‘Entrepreneurship track, Literature Review’-2023’s International Conference on Management, Entrepreneurship & Social Sciences.
Throwback to the Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2023 held at CUD!
The CUD Community is excited for the upcoming HMCME event from January 19th – 21st, 2024, organised by the HMCME Committee and Dr Ghada Abaido, CUD’s Communication Department.
Watch this space!
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.
CUD’s Prof. Naveed Yasin and Gayatri Nair Win 1st Place for Best Empirical Paper Award at the International Entrepreneurship Conference
Dubai, March 12th, 2023: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Professor Naveed Yasin (Head of Creative Industries) and Mrs. Gayatri Nair (Teaching Assistant, Department of Creative Industries) presented a conference paper: “Am I also an entrepreneur? Determining the Efficacy of Enterprise Education in the Creative Industries: A Canadian University Dubai Perspective. The paper was presented at the 1st International Conference on Management, Economics and Social Science (ICMESS, 2023), hosted by the Maharaja Ranjit Singh University (India) and University of Tehran (Iran), held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Professor Yasin and Mrs. Nair were awarded the “Best Empirical Paper Award” in the Entrepreneurship track for their study’s originality and academic contribution to the field of entrepreneurship education. Mrs. Nair presented the paper at the international conference, marking her first such presentation.
The results of this study, which used mixed methods, indicated enhancements in all key enterprising characteristics among the total sample population of Creative Industries (CI) students at the Canadian University Dubai. However, there were specific variations due to the specializations of the pathways, which included students from Media Business (MB), Communication (COM), and Interior Design (ID). The novelty of this study is inherent in its concentration on atypical business student groups, the use of an innovative framework (PERI) for the qualitative data analysis, and the empirical investigation of an underexplored researched area and geographical context.
This study has implications for various groups such as academics, industry practitioners of CI, academic researchers, and stakeholders in the CI ecosystem. Additionally, the study contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (#9), which focuses on industry, innovation, and infrastructure. This Sustainable Development Goal emphasizes the importance of building resilient infrastructures, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.
According to Dr. Yasin, the motivation behind this study is clear. “As educators in the business world, we’ve long recognized the significance of delivering entrepreneurial education, skills and knowledge in Higher Education Institutions to cultivate a new generation of entrepreneurial graduates for the rapidly evolving Creative Industries. However, it’s equally crucial to evaluate the effectiveness of such knowledge by examining how students apply their learning in real-world scenarios.”
Mrs. Gayatri Nair, a former CUD graduate, joined the Department of Creative Industries in 2022 as a Full-Time Teaching Assistant in Entrepreneurship. She has published several papers with Professor Yasin. Gayatri spoke about her experience: “The valuable experience I have learnt under the guidance of Prof. Naveed has expanded my knowledge significantly. I am proud to have become a published author and grateful to have chosen Canadian University Dubai as my academic institution, which fosters a culture of excellence in applied research, teaching, and enterprise excellence.”
Following this achievement, the authors plan to further advance this study for publication in a Scopus-indexed journal and utilize the insights gained to enhance the pedagogy of entrepreneurship education.
A Canadian University Dubai Teleconference On Neuroscience and Music
Facing issues and discussing solutions during the COVID-19 era: An online discussion on active music and neuroscience protocols
When: 15 April 2020, 9:30pm Dubai time
(6:30pm London, 1:30pm New York, 10:30am Los Angeles, 4:30am +1 Sydney)
Exploring and discussing for one hour our thoughts on:
The COVID-19 and our active research protocols in music and neuroscience (clinical and non-clinical settings)
Field-research problems we face or we expect to face in the future (technical or social)
Possible answers, solutions or preparative steps to take to improve or ease our research implementation
Funding-related considerations
Ethical extensions
With Whom:
All of you (live Q&A session) and the Panelists:
Dr. Teppo Särkämö, Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at the Cognitive Brain Research Unit (CBRU), Department of Psychology and Logopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki
Dr. Joanne V Loewy, Associate Professor, Mount Sinai Health System, NY, USA and Founding Director of the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System
Dr. Jennifer Grau-Sánchez, Occupational Therapist, Postdoctoral Researcher, Cognition and Brain Plasticity Unit, University of Barcelona, Spain
Dr. Rafael Ramirez, Professor and Leader of the Music and Machine Learning Lab at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona and Lecturer and Research Coordinator in the Master in Music Therapy, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona
Dr. Efthymios Papatzikis, (Teleconference Host) Associate Professor of Educational Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, FCAS, Canadian University Dubai
How to attend:
CISCO Webex
Registration is free through the Webex platform.
Available for
Apple, Windows and Android
For more info:
Email the host, Dr. Efthymios Papatzikis at e.papatzikis@cud.ac.ae or Ms. Zeba at fathima.zeba@cud.ac.ae
A letter from the Teleconference Host
Globally, COVID-19 has impacted our personal and professional lives. Both the social and professional measures taken to protect ourselves and our communities have introduced new elements of practice in our research studies. We also know that a big part of neuroscience and music field research takes place in, or close to, clinical settings where COVID-19 is treated. Therefore, it is logical to think that certain repercussions will consequently arise making it more difficult to complete our studies by altering, postponing, or jeopardizing our protocols.
Considering the above, and trying to provide a productive platform to discuss our current thoughts and inquiries, I would like to invite you to participate in the following tele-conference:
“Facing issues and discussing solutions during the COVID-19 era: An online discussion on active music and neuroscience protocols”
This teleconference will bring together top Music and Neuroscience researchers (panelists) sharing their experiences through a constructive discussion (40’). It will also provide time for a live, short Q&A session (30’) between the panelists and other interested researchers who are eager to present their field research experiences related to the current situation.
Hopefully, this event will provide a platform to de-isolate ourselves, map the shades of needs, and discuss the extraordinary elements we have faced or may face in the coming months. We also hope to propose ideas related to solutions on how to overcome or ease the problems we may encounter in the foreseeable future due to this ongoing crisis.
The teleconference will take place the 15th of April 2020, 9:30pm Dubai time and will use the Canadian University Dubai Cisco Webex platform. The Webex platform is provided free of charge to all attendees.
I personally hope for this online event to shape a positive global message not only for the music and neuroscience field but beyond. I hope for this event to open channels of communication to support the extensive ethos, sensitivity, and reactive perception that all practitioners in our field encompass.
Please do share this event with anyone who may be interested in participating, and I will look forward to seeing you all online.
Please stay home, stay safe and attend our conference!
Sincerely,
The Host,
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.
CUD Succeeds to Bring Prestigious IEEE Conference to Mena
The School of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has succeeded in bringing one of the major conferences of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Computer Society to the MENA region for the very first time. Despite fierce competition and bids from international universities in Singapore and Germany, the prestigious IEEE International Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) will be coming to Dubai for 2016.
Widely regarded as one of the premier forums on theoretical and practical aspects of computer networking, the annual conference promotes an effective exchange of results and ideas among researchers, users, and product developers. Co-hosted by CUD, the 41st edition of IEEE LCN will take place at The Address, Dubai Mall, from November 7th to 10th, 2016.
The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading membership organization dedicated to computer science and technology. Serving more than 60,000 members worldwide, the organization is the trusted information, networking, and career-development source for a global community of technology leaders that includes researchers, educators, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students.
Having a long standing involvement with the LCN conference since 2005, Associate Professor Dr. Adel Ben Mnaouer, of the School of Engineering at CUD, has successfully earned the confidence of the steering committee of the LCN to bring this flagship conference to the region. Dr. Mnaouer has strong academic and research credentials in the field of networking, and a portfolio of $3 million in funded research and innovation projects.
General Chair of the conference committee, Dr. Salil Kanhere, said, “This will be the first journey of IEEE LCN to Asia and the Middle East and North African region. LCN is one of the flagship conferences of the IEEE Computer Society; major developments from high-speed networks to the global Internet to specialized sensor networks have been reported at past LCNs.
“The 2016 conference has received a record number of submissions from all across the world and it is expected that the event will be a huge success with over 150 international delegates expected to attend from academia and industry. The committee would like to thank Canadian University Dubai for its support and hosting of this event.”
Dr. Mnaouer, who is leading the conference hosting on behalf of CUD and is acting as General Co-Chair of the LCN 2016, said, “We are delighted that IEEE LCN has decided to bring this major conference to the MENA region for the first time, and in particular, to Dubai.
“With a growing research and innovation agenda, the UAE is well-positioned to host this group of eminent scientists from across the globe, to share their research, network and to set the agenda for future technological development. We are also honored that IEEE LCN has trusted in the partnership with CUD on this flagship event, which reflects the importance of higher education in advancing the innovation agenda.”
For more information about the conference, visit http://www.ieeelcn.org/
Canadian University Dubai Convenes International Conference on Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Canadian University Dubai has brought together speakers from over 30 countries to debate the emerging challenges and long-term solutions to some of the key business challenges arising in the globalized economy, at a two-day international conference hosted at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai.
Opened by former Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the International Conference on Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICLIE’16) set out to stimulate a transnational debate around five headline themes: International Entrepreneurship and Small Business; Contemporary Leadership and Management; Technology, Innovations, and Sustainability; New Trends in Global Economics, Finance, and Management; and Islamic Banking and Finance.
Following keynotes addresses from Dr. Mahathir and Mr. David Wang, CEO of ICLIE’16 chief sponsor, Huawei UAE, day one of the conference saw more than two hundred delegates attend a series of seminars and workshop led by eminent academics and practitioners in the field. Topics ranged from the women’s entrepreneurs in the UAE, to effective practices in IT governance.
Day two of the conference opened with a keynote speech from Professor Benoit Montreuil, of Georgia Tech Institute, USA, who is leading the International Physical Internet Initiative. Professor Montreuil discussed his research on the paradigm-shifting innovation towards worldwide sustainable hyperconnected logistics and supply chains.
A second keynote address from Dr. Margaret Dalziel of the University of Waterloo, Canada, discussed the outcomes of large and small bets in relation to entrepreneurship policy, illustrating the benefits and pitfalls of both transformational and small-scale business creation strategies.
Parallel sessions exploring different aspects of the five conference themes continued into the afternoon, with workshops covering issues including sustainable innovation, the opportunities and challenges for Islamic Banking, spiritual tourism, responsible leadership, and the growth in e-learning in the region.
Professor Rachid Benlamri, General Chair of the Conference and Vice President of Academic Affairs at CUD, said, “Our goal at this conference is to stimulate a multi-disciplinary debate that will promote a better understanding of current issues and solutions to the challenges facing the globalized economy.
“We aim to bring forward new ideas and focus upon the principles and practices that characterise effective innovation leadership. We want to support the journey towards an economy driven by entrepreneurs in a business-friendly environment, where public and private sectors form effective partnerships for growth.”
The event concluded with a gala dinner at the Atlantis Ballroom, which saw the presentation of the conference awards, including the Best Paper Award, which went to Pia Hautamäki for her paper ‘Business to Business Buyer-Seller Interactions from the perspectives of Personality Theory and Transformational Leadership Theory’; and the Best Student Paper Award, which went to Angelika Dankert for her paper ‘Clustering Countries According to their Cultural Proximity and Similarity’.
Proceedings from the event will be published by Springer. Canadian University Dubai is grateful for the support of conference sponsors, Huawei UAE and Air Canada.
H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad Opens CUD Conference
Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, has been sharing his insights on leadership as a key driver of the global economy, citing Dubai as the “perfect example of what leadership means and what leadership can do.”
Dr. Mahathir was delivering the keynote speech during the opening of the International Conference on Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICLIE’16), a two-day forum organized by Canadian University Dubai (CUD), hosted at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.
Leaders need to be broad-minded and have the ability to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as their country’s assets, in order to succeed in nation building, said Dr. Mahathir. Speaking about his own experience of leading the transformation of Malaysia during his 22 years as Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir said that the foundations of good leadership were to unite a population and to know what your followers expect from you.
During the opening day of the conference Dr. Mahathir also shared a discussion with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, on the parallels between the rapid economic advancement of Malaysia and that of Dubai and the Emirates.
Also delivering a keynote address during the opening session was Mr. David Wang, CEO of leading technology solutions providers and chief sponsor of ICLIE’16, Huawei UAE. Speaking on the theme of innovation, Mr. Wang addressed the topic ‘Building a Better Connected Tomorrow’. He said that we are only at the ‘beginning of the beginning’ of the information society and future decades will see Dubai as a world centre on the technology stage.
The speech preceded the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of CUD and Mr. Wang, in the presence of H.E. Chang Hua, Chinese Ambassador to the UAE. The new agreement will see CUD and Huawei UAE cooperate on a range of initiatives that promote R&D, and the professional development of students.
Day one of the conference saw researchers, practitioners and policy makers come together to debate the emerging challenges and long-term solutions to some of the key business challenges arising in the globalized economy.
The 200 delegates present at the conference went on to attend a series of workshops on the subjects of International Entrepreneurship and Small Business; Contemporary Leadership and Management; Technology, Innovations, and Sustainability; and New Trends in Global Economics, Finance, and Management.
The conference themes were set to align with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and to support innovators across various sectors within the UAE to transform ideas into innovative projects that will contribute to the country’s national innovation strategy and to achieving the UAE Vision 2021.
This was also the theme for the high school competition, which ran alongside day one of the conference, and saw senior students from schools across the UAE exhibit their enterprising ideas and innovations.
Day two of the Conference will hear from internationally renowned figures in the field of enterprise and innovation, including Professor Benoit Montreuil of Georgia Tech Institute, USA, who is leading the International Physical Internet Initiative, and Dr. Margaret Dalziel of the University of Waterloo, Canada, who is widely recognized as an international authority on the design and evaluation of business support programs.
The conference proceedings will be published by Springer. Canadian University Dubai is grateful for the support of conference sponsors, Huawei UAE and Air Canada.
CUD and IEEE Convene Flagship Engineering Conference in Dubai
November 8th, 2016: As the UAE has been revealed as the second most targeted nation for cyber-attacks across the globe, the issue of cyber security is taking centre-stage at a major international conference being hosted in Dubai this week.
In partnership with Canadian University Dubai (CUD), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Computer Society, is holding the 41st edition of its Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) at The Address Hotel, Dubai Mall from 7th to 10th November.
The Conference brings together eminent academics from all around the world to discuss some of the most cutting edge research topics that have tangible consequences for everyday life, from social media privacy to the next generation of mobile technology. Major advances, from high-speed networks to the global Internet, have been reported at past LCN conferences.
Among the keynote speakers is Dr. Marc Dacier, Principal Scientist for the Cybersecurity Group of the
Qatar Computing Research Institute & HBKU, based in Doha, who will take the stage on day three to discuss what is now considered to be one of the biggest boardroom concerns.
With the UAE leading the way through the launch of a joint venture to establish the first of its kind cyber security centre in the Emirates, Dr. Dacier’s reflection on the past, present and future of Internet security will provides insights on how to harness emerging technologies for cyber safety.
In his remarks during the official opening of the Conference, University Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, reflected on the significance of the gathering of over 200 leading scientists in Dubai. He said, “The UAE is not only a perfect meeting point for academics from across the globe to engage in intellectual discourse; it is a country that actively seeks to harness much of the research and technological development that will be explored throughout this conference. Canadian University Dubai takes pride in its contribution to this agenda through the hosting of this conference. ”
Delegates went on to hear from keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. Adam Wolisz, of Technische Universität Berlin, Germany, who discussed the increasing role of wireless technology and the questions surrounding adaptive management systems in local networks. The evening session celebrated the conference contributors with an award ceremony and gala dinner, with entertainment provided by Dubai Tourism Al Yola dance group.
The gala saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between CUD and the Society of Engineers UAE, to collaborate on education and research initiatives in the field of engineering. It is also anticipated that the Conference will build upon the recent partnership CUD has established with leading Canadian institution, Queen’s University, to promote transfer and collaboration in engineering education between the UAE and Canada.
Canadian University of Dubai Hosts Mena Writing Centres Conference
November 11th, 2014: Over 225 delegates from 34 institutions across 11 countries gathered at Canadian University Dubai for the international conference of MENAWCA (Middle East-North Africa Writing Centres’ Alliance) 2014, which this year featured as many presenters from the student peer-tutor community as from the teaching faculty.
Student representatives from across Middle East institutions, including American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University, King Saud University and Georgetown University Qatar, brought their own insights into the conference theme, “Sustaining Writing and Writing Centers in the MENA region”, through presentations, interactive workshops and panel discussions.
The conference was organized and co-chaired by Dr. Kathy O’Sullivan, CUD’s Executive Director of Student Affairs; and Ms. Nadine Ashkuri, Lecturer in the School of Liberal Arts. Both executive board members of MENAWCA, Dr. O’Sullivan and Ms. Ashkuri were determined to have the student voice take centre-stage at the event, in line with CUD’s ongoing mission to adopt innovative approaches to engaging students and promoting success.
Ms. Ashkuri said, “The 2014 MENAWCA conference was an absolutely empowering 48 hours. It was fantastic to be so well received by the academic community in and around the Middle East. Best of all, I was so proud of the community of students who both assisted and presented over the weekend.”
The keynote speaker at the event was the world-renowned Clint Gardner, fresh from receiving the International Writing Center Association Muriel Harris Service Award in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. He reiterated that research proves a focus on writing and writing centres leads to student retention.
In her own reflection on the conference theme, Dr. O’Sullivan reiterated Clint Gardner’s point that writing centers are central to student retention, saying, “What is referred to in the research as freshman-to-sophomore persistence, which is the technical term for retention, is positively related to the provision of services such as those provided by a Writing Centre.
“Discussions that start when a student walks into the Writing Centre to ask for help with an assignment can easily turn into discussions that are as personal as they are academic. This is what ultimately helps students adapt to a university environment. Writing Centres matter – we’ve seen that in the quality of student peer-tutor presentations this weekend.”
The two-day interactive conference was characterised by the energy and passion of the participants, particularly the youth contingent who embraced the opportunity to present on an international platform. With many of the delegates visiting Dubai for the first time, it was also an opportunity for other writing centre practitioners to tour CUD’s dedicated Writing Centre facilities.
Dr. Molly McHarg, president of MENAWCA concluded, “I have been truly blown away, truly impressed, by the commitment of all the participants attending the conference this weekend. It is a delight to see the MENAWCA organization grow and flourish, and I am so grateful to CUD and all of this year’s sponsors for making this possible.”
Canadian University of Dubai to Host First IEEE Conference on Open Access to Education and Learning
The IEEE Steering Committee on Learning Technologies has approved the launch of its first International Conference on Open Access to Education at the Canadian University Dubai in April 2014. The IEEE is the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology, with millions of members in over 160 countries. This is a great honour for the University, as this is the first time an IEEE conference will be held in the United Arab Emirates. This conference will have more than four hundred participants and will attract some of the best keynote speakers in the world.
This conference is in addition to the 6th Joint IFIP Wireless and Mobile Networking Conference being held April 23rd-25th 2013. IFIP is the International Federation for Information Processing with over 500,000 members in 56 countries.
The Canadian University Dubai would like to take this opportunity to thank the Office of Research Services for all of their hard work in securing this conference, and wish them the best moving forward.
CUD Presents the 7th Annual International Conference of the IASS
Wednesday, October 13, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is bringing together the best minds and leading voices in technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data (BD), social sciences, arts, and humanities as the official host of the Annual International Academic Conference of the International Association for Silk-Road Studies (IASS) in partnership with the Silk-Road Universities Network (SUN).
The 7th Annual International Conference will take place from (December 9th, 2021: Dates have changed to: February 21 – 24, 2022), welcoming participants from 75+ international universities along the Silk Road to facilitate and deepen the conversation around the key theme of “The Role of Higher Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data: Challenges and Opportunities.”
Dr. David Santandreu Calonge, Associate Professor and Director, Corporate Training, Canadian University Dubai, said: “The SUN Conference IASS 2022 aims to bring together industry, leading academic scientists, government policymakers and Silk Road research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of AI and Big Data. This aligns with our vision as a global university to bring to the UAE unique insights and perspectives in learning, research, and application.”
Members of the academia and non-profit, public, and private sectors who are interested in the latest research and academic developments in the fields of AI, Big Data and Silk Road Studies are invited to participate. A call for paper submissions and panel proposals is currently underway, with applicants being encouraged to look beyond divisional and sub-disciplinary boundaries to bring their personal views from adjacent disciplines to the discussion. The deadline to apply has been extended to October 20, 2021, and those interested can submit their articles or panel proposals online via the official website.
Dr. David continued: “We are happy to welcome submissions across academic fields and from industries that reflect the conference topic areas and align with one of the conference’s theme tracks. Our thought-provoking panel sessions will open discussions beyond paper presentations, actively engaging the audience and bringing different viewpoints to the global stage.”
SUN was founded in 2015 by the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies to expand the academic and cultural relations between its member countries along the historic Silk Road, and to promote peaceful coexistence and collective prosperity amongst one another. The network plays a significant role in the economic development of Asian countries, with member countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Russia stepping further into promoting academic collaborations and cultural/economic exchanges.
Canadian University Dubai remains committed to providing students with an international academic experience, adding value to the personal and professional lives of its graduates, and the communities in which we serve. The SUN Conference will therefore present students with the unique opportunity to expand their scholarly network, enabling them to engage in academic conversation in an interdisciplinary context, beyond the classroom.
For more information, please visit: https://sun2022.cud.ac.ae
Canadian University Dubai hosts General Assembly of Silk-Road Universities Network
International gathering debates hype and reality of artificial intelligence
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’. Staged at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, the flagship event convened a panel of academic and industry experts to discuss the hype and the reality surrounding artificial intelligence.
Commencing with a traditional Emirati dance performance, the Opening Ceremony was presided over by Guest of Honour, Dubai World Trade Centre Vice-Chairman and CUD Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, who remarked, “Artificial intelligence and big data present complex discussions that require a collaborative approach on a regional and international scale. We are pleased to facilitate this academic interaction in Dubai, which is a meeting point between East and West and a strategic position on the Silk-Road map.”
Opening the General Assembly, Chairman, Professor Jaewan Yang, reflected on the economic, societal, and environmental challenges currently faced around the world, and reaffirmed the Network’s commitment to building a peaceful and sustainable future. Welcoming members of the Assembly to the iconic library building, CUD President and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Karim Chelli, spoke of the rich cultural heritage that transcends throughout the Silk-Road.
Reporting on the 7th annual academic conference of the International Association for Silk-Road Studies, which was hosted by CUD in 2022, Prof. Chelli said, “Through 28 panel discussions and 23 research papers we have established a multi-disciplinary exchange, to create networks across academia and industry. We are proud to provide this platform for delegates to come together to share experiences and explore new frontiers in artificial intelligence.”
The Assembly went on to hear a special lecture by Professor Emeritus, Myungsoo Kim, on living as an intellectual in Korea, followed by the panel discussion, titled, ‘Is AI the ultimate winner over classical techniques? Demarcating hype from reality’. Moderated by CUD Professor, Dr. Adel Ben Mnaouer, the panel brought together Associate Professor, Dr. Aiman Erbad from Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha, Dr. Bernd van Linder, CEO of Commercial Bank of Dubai, Professor Dr. Marcello Pelilo from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy, and Underwood Distinguished Professor, Dr. M. Jae Moon from Yonsei University, Korea.
Discussing some of the limitations of AI, the panel pointed to the lack of transparency and the inability to explain outputs that are based on machine learning, raising concerns over the trustworthiness of the technology. The debate also considered the ethical principles and governance considerations that are emerging as AI proliferates across society. Highlighting the opportunities that AI has to offer, the discussion explored how higher education institutions can help to localise solutions, to meet the need of stakeholders in specific communities. The panel concluded that AI has immense potential to support social good, but human interaction will remain critical to manage the technology effectively.
The General Assembly closed with a roundup of the Network’s activities from the past year and the presentation of award for the three SUN Contests of 2022. The delegates went on to receive a warm welcome to the CUD campus at Dubai City Walk, where a cultural exhibition and student workshops were organized by the University Students of the SUN, providing opportunities for students from the Silk-Road institutions to meet, collaborate, learn, and celebrate diversity. Simultaneously, the university heads and Assembly delegates collaborated and exchanged ideas at the University Presidents of the SUN Workshop.
The final day of the three-day gathering saw delegates and students receive a tour of the City Walk campus. There was also a chance for guests to enjoy an immersive cultural experience, with the opportunity to visit some of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks and witness the traditions and heritage of the Emirati life. A spectacular Gala Dinner marked the conclusion of the 8th General Assembly of the Silk-Road Universities Network.
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 Students Present at GITEX | DWTC | 10-14 October 2022
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.
“This initiative has helped us to discover our strengths and provide solutions to preserve our environment.” Denver Dias, Computer Science Student, CUD.
GITEX 2022, UAE’s annual technology event unveils paramount digital initiatives and projects in the world of technology. Numerous international businesses, from over 170+ countries unify at GITEX – to display several creative and imaginative digital and technological solutions, including metaverse ecosystems and solutions, robotics, future mobility, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, 6G, smart cities, computing, and the data economy. GITEX connects leaders and revolutionary pioneers in the world of technology.
In June 2022, CUD and Software AG collaborated with students from CUD, together with 10 other universities in UAE, to enrol students in a competition called ‘Future Disruptors’. The competition required students to form a small group and to present three innovative projects – with each pioneering project concentrating on an aspect of the ‘United Nation’s Global Sustainability Development Goals’.
“A mass of food waste within the UAE calculates to an astounding net worth over $6 billion each year! Our generation has been gifted with substantial advancements in technology which can be applied to pursue sustainability.” Prateek Mishra, Computer Science Student, CUD.
Mr. Khan, Mr. Mishra, Mr. Dias’s project: ‘Resolving Food Waste While Rewarding You’ – ‘how to reutilize food waste to produce biogases’ was nominated by Software AG to be exhibited and presented at GITEX by CUD’s students. The hypothesis of the project is that food waste is generated and populated from all corners of the earth and the invention of a Digi-Bin would improve sustainability – through minimizing the negative effects of food waste, using the IoT (Internet of Things).
“It is rewarding to find a solution to improve the negative impacts food waste has on our environment.” Zahab Khan, Computer Science Student, CUD.
The Digi-Bin is a unique bin designed to collect an abundance of food waste – intricately connected to Software AG dashboard tools through Smart feature functioning. The smart app records the weight of the food deposited into the Digi-Bin, by simply tapping the device onto the bin’s NFC Tag. It is fitted with multiple sensors, which work alongside the IoT to connect to the internet and user app. The Software AG dashboard tool concisely calculates and instantly displays the food waste data to the user’s mobile app.
Users are rewarded with carbon credits – which can be applied as electricity saving coupons. The Digi-Bin encourages users to actively contribute towards sustainability; and save on electricity bills whilst doing so.
A filled Digi-Bin is transported to a biogas plant to be converted into biofuel – the process is to transform the food waste into renewable electricity which is redirected to the PowerGrid source. The food waste which is not suitable for this process is segregated to produce fertilizers – directed back to feeding the lands of Mother Earth.
“Valuable insights were received from key business players at GITEX. This has enabled us to develop our project further.” Denver Dias, Computer Science Student, CUD.
GITEX highlights futuristically applicable technologies and projects, accentuating innovative technology inventions and solutions – which in this case is redirected to promote sustainability. The exhibit fuels the evolution of the digital world – assembling extraordinary and significant global technological players under one roof.
“We thank CUD, Software AG, and GITEX for facilitating the pathways for us to showcase our sustainability-driven project to the world. This global platform has connected us to potential business collaborations, bringing Digi-Bin to life.” Zahab Khan, Computer Science Student, CUD.
Canadian University Dubai Chancellor Opens Najah Dubai University Fair 2022 | Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE | 23-25 October 2022
Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor, Canadian University Dubai is joined by Dima Al Sadi, Najah’s Event Manager, at the opening of Najah Dubai.
Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai and Vice-Chairman of Dubai World Trade Centre has officially opened the Najah Dubai University Fair 2022. The launch took place at Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE on 23 October 2022.
The Najah Dubai University Fair is a flagship higher education exhibition showcasing over 80 universities from 15 different countries, under one roof. The Fair attracts high school and post-graduate students to explore pathways into higher education through comprehensive information sessions. The event also helps institutions and distinguished businesses to connect with students who can apply for renowned internship and apprentice program opportunities.
This year’s event is staging workshops, seminars, live talks, and face-to-face meetings to connect students with university representatives, enabling them to jumpstart their higher learning journey. Top subjects under discussion include trending and futuristic programs, career counselling, study scholarships, admission information and options to explore study transfers abroad.
Canadian University Dubai is honored to be part of the inauguration ceremony for the 2022 edition of the Najah Dubai University Fair and to be represented by Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, as he officially opened this eminent annual educational event.
Canadian University Dubai team wins U-start enterprise competition
Students’ autonomous robot innovation offers safe solution to disarm explosives
An autonomous robotics device that can disarm explosives, developed by students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has won first place in the U-start enterprise competition, staged recently at the Innovation Arabia 15 Conference and Exhibition.
Developed by mechatronics engineering students, Mohammad Faieq and Hajer Ben Mnaouer, with cyber security major, Issraa Ben Mnaouer, the device, known as Robosafe, is designed to provide a high-tech, safe, and cost-effective solution to neutralize hazardous environments. Using artificial intelligence to mimic the natural movement of a four-legged animal, Robosafe has the capacity to deactivate bombs and mines in war zones, carry objects around unsafe sites, and recognize faces to monitor suspicious activity.
Presenting their innovation in front of a panel of judges representing government departments and industry organizations, the team was up against 11 other groups in the final of the U-start competition, which brought together aspiring entrepreneurs from a range of technology and business disciplines. Impressing the panel with their prototype design and the business plan behind it, the CUD team went on to take first place in the competition and will now have access to expert mentoring and support to take their project forward.
Speaking about the motivation behind Robosafe, Mohammad said, “Accessing dangerous areas such as mines, collision sites, explosive sites, and areas affected by radioactivity is a major challenge. Companies and employees working in these hazardous environments are putting their health at risk, which could ultimately lead to major legal cases. While employers may consider the use of robots to replace their employees, problems arise when they develop devices that lack the modifications required to fit their needs, and costs can escalate quickly.”
Issraa continued, “Our aim is to provide cost-effective industrial robots to help companies cut expenditure and increase productivity. Robosafe is a low-cost product with a futuristic and innovative design based on an open-source platform. It is made using modular technology that will allow it to be fully customized to meet different client needs.”
As part of the competition, the three students from the University’s Faculty of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology were tasked with developing a business plan to demonstrate how they would turn their innovation into a viable enterprise. Hajer explained, “The competition required us to focus on the business as well as the technology side of innovation. In addition to developing a prototype, we had to conduct a competitor analysis, develop a marketing plan and produce a cost-benefit analysis, which gave us real-world experience of some key business disciples.”
Supervising the students in the project as part of their course, Assistant Professor, Dr. Ahmed Al-Gindy, said, “Entrepreneurship is embedded in the curriculum at CUD, and we are delighted to see students putting into practice what they learn through competitions like U-Smart. Our goal in the enterprise courses is to enable students to test the feasibility of their ideas and bring their innovations to life. The team’s success in this competition demonstrates that their studies have prepared them well to be the innovators and entrepreneurs of the future.”
The team received their winner’s certificates at the conclusion of the 15th edition of the Innovation Arabia Conference and Exhibition, which was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, under the theme ‘Innovation Everywhere’.
CUD Students win ProjectSet’s ICE-21 virtual hackathon against 250+ participants from 36 GCC universities
Tuesday, April 20, 2021: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to students Razan Khawatmi (International Business), Sidra Fareed (Marketing), Simran Dsouza (Accounting and Finance), Hajer Ben Mnaouer (Mechatronics Engineering), and Adel Yousefi (Mechatronics Engineering), whose team “Social Clout” claimed the top honours in ProjectSet’s ICE-21 Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurship 2021.
The virtual hackathon ran for six weeks and hosted more than 250 students from 36 universities across the Gulf Corporation Council (GCC). Social Clout was selected from 78 teams in phase one and won against the top 13 teams in phase two for presenting the best business idea in the “Social Impact” category. The top four teams from phase two have been invited to compete against peers from all over the world later this year.
Social Clout’s winning concept, “Hala Green”, is an environmental sustainability mobile application that combines the Arabic word “Hala” with an environmental aspect to show where Social Clout’s sustainability idea came from (United Arab Emirates).
During the event, Social Clout went through a structured program, participating in mentor sessions, skill clinics, and keynotes from partner organizations such as CEBC, MIT, Nissan, Renault, SAP, and Tetrapak. They also received guidance and helpful suggestions from mentor Bruno Grippay, Regional Director of Nissan in Africa – Middle East – India.
Speaking on behalf of the Social Clout team, Razan Khawatmi, International Business Student at Canadian University Dubai said: “ProjectSet was an outlet through which all of our team members were able to explore their creative tendencies. The project shaped our individual experiences, giving us the chance to try something different, and move out of our comfort zones. Through Hala Green, we intend to facilitate meaningful ideas to the world, one that would create maximum social impact.”
Not only do the team members of Social Clout come from different backgrounds, but they also come from different countries. Their unique personalities along with their varied expertise, diverse views, and expressions have proven to be a vital component to diversity within the mobile application.
Ms. Khawatmi continued: “There was a sense of acceptance and appreciation within the group which is why every single group member felt encouraged to pitch in their views on all details. Although every suggestion made by our team members was deeply respected, they were also open to various counterarguments because every member thought from a completely different perspective. The acceptance and constructive feedback we gave one another is what ensured that every single detail was refined; be it about the design of the application, the business plan, the business model canvas, or even every bit of the presentation.”
Despite their differences, Social Clout shares the same love and passion for the community and human welfare. The group was able to carry out what they wanted from the world through their app: to bring people together despite their differences and do something good for the earth.
CUD encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, promoting an educational environment that is conducive to learning, research and application. With a wide range of programs available, we believe in providing exciting opportunities for students to progress and grow both academically and professionally. On behalf of the University community, we congratulate Social Clout on their success and look forward to supporting them as they move forward in the competition.