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Future Innovation Summit Honours AUE for excellence of Students’ Project

Future Innovation Summit honours AUE for excellence of Students’ Project

Prof. Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq: The vision of the American University in the Emirates (AUE) aims to continuously graduate innovative and influential leaders in society.

Dubai – the American University in the Emirates

30 October 2021

The “Future Innovation Summit” was held in “Dubai Festival City” under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Saqr bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, and in the presence of His Excellency Mirza Al Sayegh, Deputy Chairman of the AUE’s Board of Trustees, and His Excellency Khalaf Saghir Al Qubaisi, Member of the AUE’s Board of Trustees.

With participation of five students and alumni from the AUE’s College of Information Technology (CCIT) took part, the projects demonstrate the extent of the potentials enjoyed by the University students in terms of support, attention and follow-up. The Summit’s organizers highly praised the five participants, who were all honoured on the Summit’s last day, which was attended by specialists and consultants from various Arab and international countries. During the Summit, the AUE was given a special award for the excellence of its students’ projects.

Prof. Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq, President of the AUE, received the university’s award in the presence of Prof. William Cornwell, Provost of the AUE, based on the fact that the University presented during the Summit student models with innovative projects that received approval and praise from the participating delegations from various sides.

During the honour ceremony, Prof. Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq, President of AUE said that “the innovative projects by the participating University students during the ‘Future Innovation Summit’ are the first fruits of the ‘AUE Startup Incubator’ Programme that was launched by the University to support its affiliates and those enrolled in graduate studies. This Programme aims to assist in the design and execution of startup initiatives that are appropriate for the market, the era, and the future.”

He emphasized that the AUE’s vision is determined to promote innovative student projects with the goal of graduating creative and influential leaders in society armed with knowledge and experience in the field of innovation. “This would allow them to uncover ideas, ambitions, and future objectives for their startup initiatives, as well as conquer key difficulties to achieve success and excellence at the level of planning or presenting such initiatives to the market in an orderly manner.”

The “Future Innovation Summit” was organized by Sheikh Saqr Al Qasimi Group of Companies, with the interest of Sheikh Saqr Al Qasimi himself, who is one of the symbols that graduated from the AUE, and still represents a role model for many students and graduates of the University, due to his prominent fingerprints in the field of innovation and planning for future projects, as well as spreading the culture of entrepreneurship in the United Arab Emirates.

During the Future Innovation Summit, these projects ranged across many disciplines. They were presented optimally under the practical training and pedagogical supervision of Dr. Ahmed Nofal Al-Masry and Dr. Rasha Almajed from the AUE’s Innovation Lab Department, who provided the students with assistance and encouragement to make their initiatives a success.

During their visit and examination of the projects, AUE’s officials acknowledged their delight in the students’ accomplishments. They also promised to help the students and those who will follow in their footsteps in whatever way they could.

These five projects reflected AUE students’ skills at the level of future planning and readiness through startup initiatives that are up to date, applicable, and compatible with the UAE’s future vision, which aims to prepare a generation capable of innovation, expansion, and diversification of development horizons. These are the same beliefs that the University aims to instil in its students.

The AUE launched the “Startup Incubator” Programme to assist its students and graduates who wish to establish their own startup companies, as well as to improve their transition to work within the economy based on innovation, knowledge, and future-oriented by raising their awareness of entrepreneurship in various economic sectors.

Innovation is the foundation of the knowledge economy

Innovation is the foundation of the knowledge economy

By: Dr. Najat AlSaied

A researcher in political media-Assistant Professor at CMMC

It seems to any follower of what is happening in the UAE that it is a country that operates like a beehive; as one event ends others emerge. For example, the Future Innovation Summit took place from October 13 to 14 in Dubai and on October 20, the Annual Forum of Al-Ittihad newspaper was held in Abu Dhabi under the title: “Economic development… The locomotive of stability and civilizational contribution.”

Both events touched on several important points, the most important of which is the creation of a new generation armed with knowledge of advanced sciences and innovation to build a strong knowledge economy. The Future Innovation Summit was organized under the auspices of The Private Office of Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi. Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi stated that this Summit reflects the country’s 2040 vision because it focuses on the development of sectors of interest to the state, such as healthcare, education, artificial intelligence, etc.

That is why the Summit brought together leading professionals and leading companies from these industries under one roof. Professor Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, President and CEO of the American University in the Emirates, also explained in the panel discussion, “A Paradigm Shift in Learning due to the Pandemic”, that the university’s programs have been transformed to meet current pandemic-influenced market requirements. He also indicated that one of the success stories to have emerged is that Sheikh Saqer Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, one of the American University’s graduates, is now a member of the Board of Trustees, thanks to his support for development and innovation.

Developing education and attracting talent are what Hamad Al Kaabi, editor-in-chief of Al-Ittihad newspaper, emphasized in his speech at the Forum. He highlighted that the newspaper continuously, each and every day, creates content that highlights what innovative people can offer, especially young people in the field of artificial intelligence and innovation in order to contribute to the creation of the knowledge economy.

The Forum demonstrated the importance of advanced science to young people in a panel titled “Knowledge Economy and Promoting Innovation,” showcasing the innovations of a medical student, Mohammed Al Hashemi, and Fatima Al Kaabi, who has several inventions and is currently specializing in computer science and completing her studies in the United States.

The significance of advanced science to students was also present during the Future Innovation Summit Exhibition, where the students of the American University in the Emirates talked about their innovations. For example, Ahmed Atallah has created “gamification”, which is about transforming academic tasks into competitive games, while Sarah Mohammed has created a security system that relies on fingerprint identification when entering the gates of government agencies.

The most important thing we can deduct from these two crucial activities is that the UAE is well underway with developing a knowledge economy, but in order to move forward, a creative and innovative generation must be nurtured, and the media must be supportive of this trend.

Results of the 1st International Arabian-Gulf Security Conference at AUE

Drawing a better future for the Arabian-Gulf Security

The 1st International Arabian-Gulf Security Conference was organized and hosted successfully by the American University in the Emirates (AUE) over two days Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 November 2021. The Conference was held under the Patronage of and in the presence of His Excellency Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and General Security in Dubai. The Conference was headed by the honorary Chair Major General Dr. Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi; chaired by Professor Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, President and CEO of the AUE.

Participants hailed the conference’s need, topics, timing and reasoning for such an organization. The Conference brought together, academics, researchers, practitioners and experts at the local and international levels to discuss the current status and future relations of Arabian Gulf Security. The conference was organized at an important moment in light of regional challenges yet also opportunities to convene and discuss the importance on peace and resolution of pending or ongoing conflicts.

As a highlight to the Conference, His Excellency Lieutenant-General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and General Security in Dubai, stated that “the AUE’s interest in organising an annual security conference and promoting the security culture in society is one of the strategies that people should pay attention to because it is extremely important.”

“When a society’s security is stable, individuals are able to live better lives, which emphasizes the need of instilling a security culture in society. We observe what has happened and continues to happen in nations where security and security culture are lacking,” he added.

Professor Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, President and CEO of the AUE, stated during the Conference that “the Arab Gulf, Arab countries, through which also the Gulf Cooperation Council constitute a particularly crucial region in all respects and circumstances, in addition to its worldwide and not just regional significance. From this standpoint, we took the initiative to hold this Conference in order to explore the region’s security challenges from a variety of perspectives that will help up comprehend yet also propose issues for consideration.”

US Ambassador Mark Andrew Green CEO and President of the Woodrow Wilson Center from the Washington DC, lauded the AUE Conference, calling it “very crucial” for the region for both the UAE and the region particularly due to its importance in identifying methods and features for a brighter more stable and secure future in the Arabian-Gulf region. Elements achieved through the 1st International Arabian Gulf Security Conference.

Highlighted important personalities and key experts joining the conference include H.E. Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the AUE, retired US Ambassador Mark Andrew Green, President and CEO of the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington, Major General Thani Butti Al Shamsi, Director of the Saif Bin Zayed Academy of Police and Security Sciences, Engineer Anwaar Al Shimmari from the Federal Geographic Information Center – Abu Dhabi, and Vladimir Tomašević from Union Nikola Tesla University School of Engineering – Serbia, participated in the opening session of the Conference.

The Conference is thankful to the collaborating partners of this years’ conference, to include The Hoplite Group, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, H.E. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Duaij bin Khalifa al Khalifa Private Office, Expo 2020 Dubai, the International Association for Intelligence Educators (IAFIE), the Center for Sea Power and Strategy At Plymough University UK, The Center for Global Security and Defence Affairs UAE & Egypt, The Center for Global and Strategic Studies Islamabad, the Georgian Center for Strategic Studies and Environmental Research.

During the conference more than 200 papers were submitted and 55 papers were successfully accepted to be presented with 75 authors/co-authors, which included, 4 tracks of presented papers to include security and law affairs, economic warfare and diplomacy and international affairs, peace and conflict resolution and military affairs and technology and cyber-security, on the most recent developments and the future on the security, resilience and growth of the Arabian-Gulf region.

Among others, topics like money laundering and financial crimes in the Middle East and North Africa, comprehension of international alliances in the Gulf and greater MENA region, recommended the way to implementing security convergence management and tackling threats were all covered and reviewed during the Conference sessions.

The importance and role of water security and stadium security was included. Game-changing factors in cyber security were added to the historical development of fake news and its danger to societies, analysis of the phenomenon of conflicts and examining their causes and complexity, biological terrorism threats and ways to address them through strategic foresight were among the topics discussed as well while also methods of peace and conflict resolution.

Moreover, sessions touched on cybercrime and technology, military technology issues such as the utility of drones for the Arabian-Gulf area, and the ramifications for future strategy and tactics. The attendees also considered Gulf security in terms of possibilities for stability and commercial continuity, as well as strategies to strengthen peace between the Arabian Gulf’s two shores.

During the opening of our second day of our Conference a highlight included the talk of Major General Abdulla Al Hashmi, Member of the Board of Trustees of the AUE, who inaugurated the second day on UAE’s regional concerns and issues and security. Other topics centred on the complexity of the regional security challenges, factors against threats of asymmetrical threats and terror groups, the need for joint collaboration in international governance and cooperation to face current and future challenges.

The 1st International Arabian-Gulf Security Conference, already in its inaugural edition, is seen as a springboard for the second edition, which will take place next year in 2022. This Conference stems from the AUE’s keenness to graduate competent and educated leaders and research experts, who make sound and important decisions for society and their nation.

AUE offers 50% discount on the occasion of the 50th UAE National Day

AUE offers 50% discount on the occasion of the 50th UAE National Day

The Open Day for the spring semester to be held between 24-30 November for Registration

Dubai – AUE

Date: November 29, 2021

Coinciding with the 50th UAE National Day, the AUE decided to organize an Open Day for the spring semester for the students willing to join the University and their parents, with the aim of introducing them to the University and the new and distinctive specializations offered by the University in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Furthermore, the students will meet with representatives of the University and members of the teaching staff. They will get acquainted closely with the AUE policies and facilities, starting from November 24 to November 30, where the University’s headquarters is located in the Dubai International Academic City in the Emirate of Dubai in the UAE.

On the occasion of the “50th year” and the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Union in the Emirates, the AUE decided to grant a 50% discount, out of pride and glory of this dear occasion to the hearts of everyone in the UAE, in addition to being a kind of material and moral stimulation which aims to spread societal awareness about the academic role offered by the University.

During the Open Day, the public will be met and introduced to the various academic disciplines, in addition to the academic programs offered by the University to its students throughout the enrollment period, the scholarships it grants, its types, and the criteria for how to help students benefit from it, in its seven colleges, or undergraduate and postgraduate studies programs, which often place excellence first.

On the open day, the students and their parents will be received by specialists from each college and also each educational program, to answer the inquiries of the participants and introduce them to the

advantages, objectives and innovative teaching methods in all colleges and specializations, its registration mechanisms, and the care and support provided by the University to its students, during the study period and beyond.

Dr. Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, President and CEO of the AUE, said that organizing an Open Day aims to give the largest possible number of the students the opportunity to learn about the University’s mission as an academic entity that relies on teaching methods and innovative methodologies in all disciplines, to create leaders in their fields, who serve themselves, society and the UAE as well.

“The Open Day is primarily an awareness-raising event, and it comes within the University’s strategy that focuses on quality and providing integrated educational paths for students, and preparing them for a successful professional and academic life through state-of-the-art disciplines, that need societal awareness of its goals and future, which the University will do throughout the open week.” Abdul Razzaq added.

The University is proud of its adoption of an integrated American educational system with seven university colleges: the College of Media and Mass Communication (CMMC), the College of Business Administration (COBA), the College of Law (CLAW), the College of Design (CDES), the College of Computer Information Technology (CCIT), the College of Education (CEDU) with its modern specializations, and the College of Security and Global Studies (CSGS), as these colleges meet all current and future needs related to the local and private professional market.

Fashion Design students Marwa Slil and Sauda Ahklad have been announced winners at ZAY competition

AUE Fashion Design students Marwa Slil and Sauda Ahklad have been announced winners at the global fashion design competition, ZAY.

The Art of UAE Dress. Sauda won the ‘People’s Choice Award’, and Marwa was declared the winner of ‘The most Commendable Award’.

Date: November 29, 2021

As the UAE celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown and The Zay Initiative invited designers from across the world to create their individual interpretation of the traditional Emirati dress – ‘Thawb’, with a modern touch, inspired by Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown’s art and interior design and The Sofa Series – a limited edition art prints time capsule, created in 2019 by photographer Issa Saleh AlKindy. All designs were reviewed by a notable jury including Feryal Al Bastaki, Founder and Designer of Feryal Al Bastaki Fashion, Dr. Reem Tariq El Mutwalli, Founder (CEO) of The Zay Initiative, Patricia Millns, Fellow of Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), and Creative Advisor at The Zay Initiative and Astrid Lesuisse, Art Manager at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown. Previous
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The winners’ designs will now be part of The Zay Initiative’s permanent collection online, where they collect, document, conserve and exhibit traditional Emirati attire and their stories for global viewing.
Marwa found her inspiration from the Indigo hotel, which is a mix of modernity and the past, and also in the traditional Emirati elements of the desert rose and lantern. The highlight of her black are the side panels which were created in applique technique with vibrant colors and varied fabrics and outlined with beads. The lantern-inspired sleeves were crafted from black organza with a touch of gold and agal.
Sauda’s outfit, titled ‘Ardawb’ (short for Arabian Modern Thawb) was inspired from the UAE culture such as Al Sadu fabric and Talli lace along with the Burqa worn traditionally by Bedouin women in the Emirati Society. The garment emphasizes the 4 colors of the UAE flag, with white as an overall color for the coat to symbolize the rich pearl diving history and the peace and harmony between various cultures that live in UAE. Among the contemporary elements, the collar was created to symbolize the strength and empowerment of Arabian women.

AUE HONORS GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

AUE HONORS GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Over 260 Students awarded in Spring 2020

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The American University in the Emirates celebrated their honorary students from various undergraduate and graduate colleges in Spring 2020. The university that follows the motto, ‘Nothing is impossible’, is committed to recognising their students achievements and motivating them to keep striving towards achieving their goals, both academic and personal.

A total of 263 students from both undergraduate and graduate colleges were hosted and received appreciation and praises from the university for their continued efforts during the course of the academic year. A total of 58 graduate students and 205 undergraduate students received the awards.

The graduate student award categories were divided into two categories: 10 awardees for the leadership awards and 48 awardees for the academic excellence awards.

The honors ceremony also recognized academic excellence of undergraduate students who achieved the Dean’s List or President’s List based on their academic performance in the  Fall 2019 semester. A total of 123 students received the President’s award and 82 students received the Dean’s awards.

The Student honoring ceremony is held every semester to honor students who have maintained remarkable grades and  the event is aimed at celebrated students who work hard, and also demonstrate leadership skills.

AUE’S 8TH CLUB FAIR SPRING 2020

AUE’S 8TH CLUB FAIR SPRING 2020

The university’s fun event to create an opportunities for students to find their passion

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: American University in the Emirates held their 8th annual club fair in February 2020. The main goal of the club fair is to showcase various cultural and social interests of the students through student clubs while giving the students an opportunity to engage more and explore various interests through the university. This ensures that students are getting involved in campus and add to their university experience and help build a sense of community. The event took place on Monday, 3rd February from 1 pm to 3 pm and saw twenty two participating clubs. The event also had a second time slot, from 5 pm to 7 pm, so as to increase exposure to maximum number of students.

The AUE is one of the most anticipated events during the start of every year. It is an opportunity that the university advocates, to facilitate interactions between campus clubs, each promoting a unique field of interest. Students can  explore passions or find a new one, with no extra costs at all – this event is open to all students and free to attend.

Some clubs present were the AUE acting and performance club that focused on costume and role play, Debate club hosting a debate competition, Sustainability club that held experiments on the effects of waste, motivation and wellness club that hosted a fun darts competition. Other educational clubs included Yalla Finance club that panelled an interactive session on Investment, the AUE Art and Design Club exhibited their art gallery and the research club held a discussion on research.

Each of these clubs were headed by dedicated AUE professors who aim to introduce students to extracurricular opportunities offered by the university and make this event a memorable one, especially for freshmen students.

It is exciting to see students prepare and stay active members of the club. Studies and extracurricular activities need a balance and always the well-being of our students comes first.’ commented Dr.Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, President of AUE.

A fun vibe, cultural diversity and lots of different opinions shared, the club fair surely promotes a healthy student life and helps students focus on essential skills like teamwork,planning and organization.

C3: Connecting to Combat Corona

C3: Connecting to Combat Corona

Office of Student Life & Community Engagement

As the world comes together during COVID-19, the American University in the Emirate’s Office of Student Life & Community Engagement (OSL) seeks to maintain its mission during this life-changing crisis. Despite the onset of distance learning and social distancing, OSL connects with students virtually via an online webinar series as one of its means to maintain a sense of community and promote students’ wellbeing.

C3: Connecting to Combat Corona is a virtual student engagement and wellbeing program initiated and managed by OSL. Various students, professionals, and influencers are invited to participate in live webinars via AUE’s official Instagram Live account.

Throughout the month of Ramadan, OSL hosted a variety of C3 webinars that incorporated a mix of the arts, wellbeing, and practical knowledge. A few highlights of C3’s highlights include the following sessions:

• Chairperson of the Youth Council of the Community Development Authority, Ms. Huda AlBastaki, took her audience on a journey through exploring positive thinking and the remarkable effects it can have on one’s mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
• Lieutenant Ahmad AlBastaki, Assistant Expert in Biological and DNA and Forensics at Dubai Police, in his webinar spoke on “The Importance of DNA in Crime Scenes,” delving into the details of how forensic scientists solve crime scenes.
• Captain Ahmed Al Falasi, owner of PowerFit Gym in Dubai, shared useful tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while staying at home through a webinar entitled “Maintaining Fitness and Nutrition.” Al Falasi stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle despite the constraints that we face during this crisis.
• Emirati author and writer, Engineer Khaled Shukralla, enlightened students with tips on how to relieve stress through writing in his webinar entitled “Writing to Relieve Stress.”
• Local Emirati female artist and AUE Alumnus, Ms. Marwa Salah, guided her virtual audience through various “hands-on” workshops including how to design a scarf, how to personalize a mobile phone cover, and the basics of photography using the reverse-lens technique.
• AUE Student Council Communications & Outreach Officer, Mr. Mahmoud Farghali, provided students with a series of webinars that tackled practical issues that students face including how to prepare for final exams, how to choose a major, and how to plan for a future career.
• AUE Director of the Counseling and Disabilities Office, Dr. Jihene Mrabet, coached students through a webinar on how to cope with confinement and overcome negative thinking patterns.
• AUE Success Center Coordinator, Mr. Amged Hisham, proposed various tips on how to ensure a successful journey while studying at AUE, including information on how to access the success center and connect with mentors to promote academic success.

Stay tuned for more upcoming online virtual programs!

To contact the Office of Student Life & Community Engagement, please email [email protected] or Whatsapp 04 449 9199.

M1DAS SHORT FILM

M1DAS SHORT FILM

Directed By Our Media & Mass Communication Faculty Mrs. Razan Takash

“M1das” was screened at the Burbank International Film Festival, Hollywood California, which took place virtually on SEPT 10TH – 13TH 2020 and the film has received “Semi-finalist” status. This marks the 9th international festival and showcase selection for the film this year which also includes:

• Women Texas Film Festival
• SENE Film Festival
• Art Films Factory
• Speculative Film Fest
• SciFi Film Festival Sydney
• Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Genre Lab – Presented by Lift-Off Global Network
• SCI-FI-LONDON Film Festival

M1das was the second place WINNER at the Lift-Off Genre Content Extravaganza 2020 and I was featured on the winners and finalists round table:

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AUE Annual Career Fair

AUE Annual Career Fair

Organized by American University in the Emirates

American University in the Emirates is dedicated to organizing annual Career Fair that provides students and employers the opportunity to meet each other for establishing professional relationships, as well as, discussing the potential jobs and/or internship opportunities.
More than 20 local and international companies have been invited to the career fair, which took place in the University campus from January 29^th – 30^th, 2019. The event was divided into two parts: the first part of the day students where meeting representatives from the invited companies for submitting their Resumes for job vacancies. Whereas, the second part of the day, the University along with representatives from few entities have conducted mini workshops to students for building their CVs, tips and advices on the interview protocol, and real-world market expectation. The workshops have aided students to highly engage and participate with the representatives.