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Dubai Canadian community unites in fitness drive
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’. [1]
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.
Figure 1.Try with Canada’ event marks finale of fifth annual wellness challenge, taken from [1]
Schedule for the Academic Year: 2016 – 2017
In recent years, several seminars have been held to provide information about the SDGs and CUD efforts. These events are often open to the community so that they can learn how to improve as a society. [2]
Figure 2. One of the seminars series held at CUD, taken from [2]
Our Corporate Partners
CUD is committed to informing the Dubai and UAE community about the processes to be undertaken to achieve the sustainable goals.
One way to reach a larger number of people is through our partners, with whom we have alliances and help the community learn about events, provide support to students and other research and management processes together.
Higher education thrives in the UAE by the combined support of government, corporate partners and the community at large. [3]
Engagement with these entities for the betterment of the community is fundamental to both the vision of this country’s leaders and the goals of the university. Canadian University Dubai endeavors to establish these relationships and to participate in the ongoing success of the community we serve.
Canadian University Dubai has established itself through corporate partnerships with leaders of government and industry both nationally and internationally.
In appreciation of our partners, here are a few of the organizations who endeavor to support the community through educational collaboration.
Dubai World Trade Centre
Established in 1979 as the anchor high rise on what is recognized today as Dubai’s dazzling skyscraper corridor, the Dubai World Trade Centre has and continues to play a crucial role in promoting trade with the wider region and opening doors for business opportunities with the world.
Figure 3. Dubai World Trade Centre, taken from [3]
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank strives to deliver banking as it should be: simple, transparent, for mutual benefit and guided and inspired by Shari’a.
Figure 4. ADIB, taken from [3]
Brookefield Multiplex
Brookfield Multiplex is a leading global contractor – they build, engineer, maintain and operate property and infrastructure assets. Steadfast, driven and bold, Brookfield Multiplex is an accomplished international contracting and development business, at their best creating large-scale and complex landmark buildings, commercial structures and infrastructure projects. Forward-thinking and focused they build sustainable futures, enriching communities.
Figure 5. Brookfield Multiplex, taken from [3]
Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre
The Rashid Centre aims to provide high quality, integrated education services and therapies for children with special needs. The Centre’s purpose is to develop children’s abilities to function and learn within their environments, that is, home, school, and community, and to develop maximum independence and participation in these environments.
Figure 6. Rashid pediatric therapy centre, taken from [3]
Emirates Cancer Foundation
The Emirates Cancer Foundation (ECF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization created by a group of dedicated volunteers and professionals with the aim of raising awareness about cancer to the people of the UAE, Middle East and all other Arabic-speaking regions, and to educate and support them
Figure 7. Emirates cancer foundation, taken from [3]
Emirates Environmental Group
Emirates Environmental Group is a professional working group devoted to protecting the environment through means of education, action programs and community involvement.
Figure 8. EEG, taken from [3]
AWQAF
Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) is a Dubai government department responsible for the legal supervision over the Awqaf, its care and investment, as well as the well-being of minors. It manages and invests such money through an Islamic perspective in full Sharia compliance as well as cares and empowers such minors.
Figure 9.AWQAF, taken from [3]
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
DEWA is meeting customer satisfaction and promoting Dubai’s vision through delivery of electricity and water services at a world-class level of reliability, efficiency, safety and environment by a competent workforce and effective partnerships; supporting resources sustainability.
Figure 10.DEWA, taken from [3]
Roads & Transport Authority
The RTA develops integrated and sustainable transportation systems and provide distinguished services to all stakeholders to support Dubai’s comprehensive growth plans through preparing policies and legislations, adapting technologies and innovative approaches, and implementing world-class practices and standards.
Figure 11. Road and transport authority, taken from [3]
Dubai Health Authority
A world-class integrated health system, Dubai Health Authority ensures excellence in health and healthcare for the Emirate of Dubai and promotes Dubai as a globally recognized destination for medical care.
Figure 12.Dubai Health authority, taken from [3]
Department of Economic Development
The Department of Economic Development seeks to create an environment for sustainable economic development to enhance the economic welfare and prosperity of Dubai and the UAE.
Figure 13.DED, taken from [3]
Dubai Police
Dubai Police insure security and safety for the community and maintain public order with world-class efficiency, professionalism, and levels of excellence.
Figure 14. Dubai Police, taken from [3]
Dubai Municipality
Dubai Municipality works to plan, design, build and manage the municipal infrastructure, facilities and services through the appropriate investment in human and other resources maintaining sustainable development.
Figure 15. Dubai World Trade Centre, taken from [3]
Dubai Real Estate Corporation
Dubai Real Estate Corporation aims to make Dubai the world’s leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences and events.
Figure 16. Dubai Municipality, taken from [3]
Knowledge Expansion
Knowledge Expansion is a relationship consultancy organization that works with various industry leaders to transfer and share knowledge. Their mission is to share information on ethical approaches that are scientifically validated, to help companies and people gain and increase their credibility.
Figure 17.Knowledge Expansion, taken from [3]
References
| [1] | Canadia University Dubai, “Dubai Canadian community unites in fitness drive,” [Online]. Available: https://www.cud.ac.ae/news/dubai-canadian-community-unites-fitness-drive. |
| [2] | Canadian University Dubai, “Seminars,” [Online]. Available: https://www.cud.ac.ae/research/seminars. |
| [3] | Canidan University Dubai, “Our Corporate Partners,” [Online]. Available: https://www.cud.ac.ae/community-outreach/our-partners. |