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AUE COLLEGE OF LAW LAUNCHES FIRST EDITION OF MAGAZINE

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN THE EMIRATES COLLEGE OF LAW LAUNCHES FIRST EDITION OF MAGAZINE

In partnership with the Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal have launched the first edition of their magazine ‘Judicial and Legal Research’.

31st October, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The College of Law at American University in the Emirates, in partnership with the Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal have launched the first edition of their magazine ‘Judicial and Legal Research’. The launch saw the presence of Advocate Zayed Al Shamsi, Chairman of Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal, Prof. Dr. Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq, President of the American University in the Emirates, Dr. Amer Al Fakhoury, Associate Dean of the College of Law, faculty members and students. The publication is aimed to bring together all the research work and information related to important legal matters in various fields such as civil, criminal, and international law. The title of the magazine applies to it’s content, wherein it brings together various laws and reforms and also the judiciary system that is used to interpret the law and apply it to a region/state.

The magazine largely aims to publish relevant research on law and related topics and help facilitate this information such that it is useful to people in the industry, whether they are lawyers, judges, university educators, or even students. The publication will also open doors to opportunities for researchers and students to have their work published in several languages such as Arabic, English and French, once it has been analysed by the evaluation team.

Expressing his input and speaking more on the idea behind the magazine, Dr Amer Al Fakhoury, Associate Dean of the College of Law said, “It brings me great joy to launch our own magazine by the College of Law, “Judicial and legal research”.

“Since the day we stumbled upon the idea, to all the hard work that went into realizing this publication, our driving force has been to provide opportunities for higher education and specializations in the field of law and judiciary, so we are able to contribute and prepare for successful graduate from this college, that are prepared with theory and practical work in the field of law so as to better serve their community,” he added.

The magazine Judicial and legal research simply helps students and researchers gain more knowledge by analyzing and encouraging research done by established researchers.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT AUE

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT AUE

American University in the Emirates Celebrates the Pink Month

Dubai, United Arab Emirates –  The American University in the Emirates celebrated the Breast Cancer Awareness month at the campus. The student affairs authority organized an awareness campaign to stress the importance of early detection and cure using the slogan ‘Wear Pink and Take care of yourself’.

The main objective of the campaign was to encourage women to continue self-examination and educate their families and friends about the importance of early detection. Early detection offers the chance for better treatment options and thus improves the chances of a successful outcome. The campaign also highlighted all the hospitals, clinics and medical fitness centers that are offering a free screening in line with the month.

The initiative by AUE saw the support of all the students, with creative activities, event ideas and all things pink! The students ensured that this important campaign was made fun and reached as many people as people; they organized healthy competitions, distributed fun prizes through games with pink themed foods and drinks. It was wonderful to see many members of the university wear pink and support the students in their drive.

Dr. Professor Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq, President of the American University in the Emirates commented on the importance of the community coming together and raising awareness for such causes. “Such initiatives call for educating the widest and most important segment of the society, our women. But it is crucial for everyone to be aware about breast cancer. Men, whether brother, father, son, or husband – we all have a key role to play in supporting women in this cause.” he added.

AUE students also visited Zulekha Hospitals to participate in presenting the International Council of Women on breast cancer awareness. All members of the faculty and staff were given free consultations, mammograms and X-rays.

Being an educational institution with the responsibility of creating the future community, American University in the Emirates is dedicated to providing support and assistance to the students in order to support them in all areas of life, including health. Preventing the spread of any diseases through awareness is the first step to combat it, while certain lifestyle changes can lower the risk, AUE believes that the university’s initiatives and support will prove beneficial for young women and students.

THE UAE FLAG DAY CELEBRATIONS AT AUE

THE UAE FLAG DAY CELEBRATIONS AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN THE EMIRATES

Prof. Dr. Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq congratulated the leaders of the country on their passionate efforts for the people. .

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: American University in the Emirates celebrated the UAE Flag Day at their campus recently.

President of the university, Prof. Dr. Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq congratulated the leaders of the country on their passionate efforts for the people. He said:“Our leaders are wise and have done a great deal for the people of the country. The UAE continues to shine and we wish them continued success in their endeavours.The colors of this flag represent the history and future of this nation, unity and peace.”

Mishaal Al Qahtani, Student of the American University in the Emirates and Director of news at Dubai Media Incorporated penned a speech dedicated to this day

“A very important day for us and day that truly reminds us of all the nation has achieved. The glorious flag depicts a story of the seven emirates and how they united to form the United Arab Emirates. Our late founding father His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan with his family and companions had a dream and vision for this country, today makes many of us proud. The flag is and will continue to be a symbol of our perseverance and dedication that we take on from our leaders. It is this flag that motivates the people to keep striving for better and keep raise the flag of the UAE higher and higher.” he states.

AUE COLLEGE OF LAW VISITS DUBAI LAND DEPARTMENT

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN THE EMIRATES COLLEGE OF LAW VISITS DUBAI LAND DEPARTMENT

The College of Law organized a field trip to Dubai Land Department and Real Estate Regulatory Authority in Dubai.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The College of Law at the American University in the United Arab Emirates organized a field trip to Dubai Land Department and Real Estate Regulatory Authority in Dubai. Under the supervision of  Dr. Naser Al Sherman, Associate Professor and Department Chair, at the College of Law, 25 students were part of the informative trip.They were received by HE Judge Abdul Qader Mohammed Musa, Head of Rental Disputes Center, Judge Ali Al Balooshi, and Mr. Khalid Sulaiman, Director of Litigation Support.

The visit was aimed to help students learn about rental disputes and how these are solved in  in Dubai, linking it to the learning topics at the AUE College of Law. The students were able to see and observe the department in full action, and learn more about the legalities involved with the real estate sector and the role of the Rental Dispute Center. The Rental Dispute Settlement Centre the judicial arm of DLD, it will employ new methods with flexible mechanisms characterized by speed and efficiency. They will facilitate greater ​accuracy, impartiality and transparency when dealing with settlement issues and matters relating to Dubai’s real estate market.

The field trip ended with Judge Ali Al Balooshi demonstrating the various ways rental disputes are resolved in Dubai through a presentation. He also reviewed several other procedures targeting tenants and how processes are put in place to help them approach a rental dispute case.

9TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN THE EMIRATES 9TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW

9th annual car show at the university campus in Dubai Academic City

19th November, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: American University in the Emirates (AUE) organized their 9th annual car show at the university campus in Dubai Academic City. The event was inaugurated in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Ben Sulayem,  former International rally driver, Vice President of the FIA and Arab world leading motor sport figure, Dr. Professor Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, President of the American University in the Emirates, faculty members, leading influencers from the city and students along with their families. The team of Dubai Police, Ambulance and Civil Defense.

At the opening of the 9th consecutive car show, Dr. Muthanna expressed the sentiments of the university. “It gives us

immense pleasure to be able to organize events of such level, offering our students the platform to explore their passions and creativity in the university, while taking a break from their academic duties to focus on a creative segment.”

“I think this just goes on to show that universities these days are so much more than a place to study, it is a place where innovation is born, talent is explored and our youth can direct their energy positively. Fun games and competitions, activities and an amazing gathering can bring about enthusiasm and a lot of renewed drive in the students.” he added.

The car show, that took place in the university field, including many car races and exciting drift shows by the students. The exhibition included many cars of all types, classic, modified, 4 wheelers as well as motorcycles and unique cars. The highlight was the competition for cars, that assessed each car on the basis of type and design. These activities resulted in a lot of enthusiasm, excitement and thrill amongst students.

American University in the Emirates is dedicated to organizing such events that support and showcase students’ creative projects and their ability to think innovatively.

The main aim of the annual car show is to allow students to focus on their skills and explore hidden talents that are not always visible during class hours while also providing a safe and encouraging environment to gather and each with friends, family members and their teachers.

AUE HOSTS ITS INAUGURAL ALUMNI GATHERING

AUE HOST ITS INAUGURAL ALUMNI GATHERING

The American University in the Emirates hosted its Inaugural Alumni Association Gathering on January 27th with the aim of bringing together its graduates to recognize and celebrate their educational and professional achievements.

In the opening speech Professor Abhilasha Singh, AUE’s Provost stressed the importance of Alumni in the university’s journey towards its vision of becoming a leading institution remarking that “graduates are our most important stakeholders. They are both our insiders and outsiders and the source of our drive forward”. Continuing on this message was Dr. Christopher Mangham, the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services, who spoke of “AUE’s pride in being a part of the journey of so many wonderful individuals who are making incredible achievements everywhere they go”.

In that spirit, Alumni were given a platform to share their experiences and achievements including Ms. Ohood bin Haidar, vice president at First Abu Dhabi Bank, who was previously awarded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for her academic excellence, Ms. Asma Bahman who was awarded for being best employee of DEWA costumer service, Ms. Maryam Al Sabri who is now head of department of future foresight at the Dubai Immigration and Foreigners Affairs, Mr. Rashed alNooryani who is currently doing his PhD in medicine and working with the Dubai Health Authority. All of those alumni were honored for their outstanding achievements in education and public-sector service.

AUE Car Show Returns with It’s 7th Edition

AUE CAR SHOW RETURNS WITH
ITS 7TH EDITION

With Dubai Smart City Project – 1000 government services transforming to smart services within three years.

On February 13^th the American University in the Emirates hosted its 7^th Car Show, under the patronage of H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Vice-president of the International Federation of Automobiles, and President of the Automobile and Touring Club of UAE.

H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, opened the Car Show by asserting: “What we see today here in the American University in the Emirates is a perfect opportunity for those who have passion and love for cars and customizing automobiles, and I aim for more such events”. Prof. Muthanna Abdulrazzaq, President of the AUE, and his special guest H.E Mohammed Ben Solayem watched the live action of the opening air smoking drift show, the charged engines, the monster trucks.

Under the lively music and the soft sunlight, car enthusiastic were spoiled with the most luxurious sport cars, classics, 4 Wheels and with the most unique trucks and customized bikes. The crowd witnessed endless jaw- dropping performances, and tire burning drifting shows presented by highly skilled professionals.

The event welcomed the Dubai Civil Defense Department that mastered live training sessions, which involved the AUE students and invited them to take part in the action.

The highlight of the AUE’s Car Show was selecting the best cars and rewarding the winners with trophies. A total of 9 awards were presented to 3 categories in total. The award for Best Customized Car was given to Naser Ramadan, Best Classic car award went to Bader Saleh. Closing the awards was the Best 4 Wheels Car given to Alaa Al Saleh.

AUE HOSTS SECOND EDITION OF THE SMART CITIES FORUM

AUE HOSTS SECOND EDITION OF THE SMART CITIES FORUM

With Dubai Smart City Project – 1000 government services transforming to smart services within three years.

United Arab Emirates, Dubai:Under the patronage of Dubai corporation of Ambulance services along with the students of the College of Information Technology, American University in the Emirates hosted the Smart Cities Forum on 26th November 2018. The forum included some of the most respected names in the country; with the presence of Prof. Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq, President of the American University in the Emirates,  Dr. Saeed Al Dhaheri Chairman of SMART World, Eng. Muammar Al-Kathiri, Former Director General of the Emirates Identity Authority, Ms. Lina Yousif Al Mulla,Executive Vice President, Department of Engineering and Smart City, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, Faculty members, as well as a number of participants and students.

Professor Muthanna Ghani Abdul Razzaq explained the importance of these forums. “Our commitment to this forum springs from the vision and dream of the UAE. In October 2013 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai announced that the plans are to transform Dubai into a ‘smart city’ in order to provide smooth services to public. And soon in March 2014, the strategy was formulated to focus on six key pillars and around 100 initiatives.”

“The 6 key pillars and 100 initiatives on transport, communications, infrastructure, electricity, economic services, urban planning. Smart City is using ICTs to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public, improve quality of government services and make life easier for the citizens.” he added.

The forum entailed an explanation of smart cities and the concept of “Digital City” which relies  on ICT infrastructure, such as automated managed traffic systems, advanced security management services, building management systems and automation of offices and homes services. The Smart Cities can either be a new city designed and built smartly or the gradual transformation of a traditional city to a smart one. Many cities around the world have launched similar projects for smart cities. In addition to Dubai, New York, Tokyo and Amsterdam are also expected to model similar strategies over the next ten years.

The Forum highlighted the top most tasks and purpose of a Smart City.  ICT infrastructure is one of the most important aspects for the success and effectiveness of a smart city. Eng. Muammar Al Katheeri has unveiled the Silicon Park project to be  the first project in a smart city in Dubai Silicon Oasis to be opened in the first quarter of 2019 at a cost of AED 1.3 billion, with 150,000 square meters of which 71,000 square meters are office space, 46 000 square meters residential area, 112 business hotels and 59 furnished apartments. Silicon Park is designed to match the strategic direction of the Government of Dubai on smart cities that focus on 6 pillars: life, society, mobility, economy, governance and the environment.

As Dubai has always sought to be one of the smartest and most successful cities in the world, it is also commendable that the forum shed light on the Volkswagen initiative. With the slogan “Time to make our roads more humane”, the students aimed to draw attention of people to extra safety on the roads, efficient use of cars and safer journeys.

أمريكية الإمارات تنظم المنتدى الدولي الأول لإدارة المستشفيات والتأمين والرعاية الصحية

أمريكية الإمارات تنظم المنتدى الدولي الأول لإدارة المستشفيات والتأمين والرعاية الصحية

برعاية معالي عبد الرحمن بن محمد العويس وزير الصحة ووقاية المجتمع نظمت الجامعة الأمريكية في الإمارات بمقرها فى دبي المنتدى الدولي الأول لإدارة قطاع المستشفيات والتأمين والرعاية الصحية الذي استمر يومين بمشاركة مسؤولين من وزارة الصحة وهيئة الصحة بدبي ومستشفيات الدولة وشركات التأمين بالإمارات ونخبة من كبار الخبراء في القطاع الصحي محلياً وإقليمياً وعالمياً.
وناقش المنتدى موضوعات القيادة العلمية في المستشفيات والقطاعات الصحية والتحديات والفرص المستقبلية في قطاع التأمين الصحي والسياحة العلاجية والدينة الطبية الذكية ودور الرياضة في الصحة وتحديات المستشفيات مع قطاعات التأمين الصحي.
وصاحب المنتدى ورشة عمل للمشاركين من الجهات المختصة من قطاع التأمين والمستشفيات يقدمها خبراء دوليون في نفس المجال.
واكد الدكتور أمين حسين الاميري وكيل وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع المساعد لسياسات الصحة العامة والتراخيص اهمية ربط الجانب الأكاديمي والدراسي بالجانب العملي وهو توجه حكومتنا الرشيدة، وهو ما يجعل مثل هذه المنتديات لها أهمية مضيفا ان هذه المؤتمرات تستقطب العديد من الخبراء والمختصين، من مختلف الجامعات العالمية كما تستقطب المتخصصين من المستشفيات الحكومية والخاصة، والشركات العالمية، بالإضافة إلى دعم السياحة العلاجية، بجانب البحث العلمي، الذي نركز عليه الآن من خلال توجه قيادتنا الرشيدة.
واشار خلال كلمته في المنتدى على الجانب الصحي في الدولة والتوجه في التركيز على التطوير والتقنيات الحديثة، والعمل على ربط الجانب الأكاديمي بالجانب الصحي، والاستفادة بالجانب الأكاديمي في البحث العلمي، وهو توجه في أفضل دول العالم كما أن الاستثمار في القطاع الصحي أمر هام، لإيجاد الشراكة الاستراتيجية بين القطاعين الخاص والعام، وهناك نماذج متميزة في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، في أبوظبي ورأس الخيمة، وعجمان ودبي، لتأكيد الشراكة بين القطاعين الحكومي والخاص.
وقال رئيس الجامعة الأمريكية في الإمارات الأستاذ الدكتور مثنى عبدالرزاق خلال كلمته الافتتاحية للمنتدى إن رعاية معالي عبدالرحمن بن محمد العويس ومشاركة هيئة الصحة بدبي ومدينة دبي الطبية وهيئة التأمين الصحي أعطى المنتدى زخماً كبيرا مشيرا الى ان المنتدى يهدف الى الربط بين الجانبين الأكاديمي والمهني في ظل وجود نقص بالكوادر الإدارية في المستشفيات والمؤسسات الطبية .
من جهته قال الدكتور حيدر اليوسف مدير إدارة التمويل الصحي في هيئة الصحة بدبي في كلمته نيابة عن رئيس مجلس الإدارة المدير العام لهيئة الصحة بدبي معالي حميد القطامي إن المنتدى يمثل فرصة عظيمة لتبادل الخبرات في مجال التأمين الصحي وإدارة المستشفيات.
وأضاف أن قطاع التأمين الصحي تطور في دبي مع اعتماد صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتب نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي قانون التأمين الصحي في عام 2013، لافتاً إلى أن 30% فقط كانوا مشمولين بالتأمين في الإمارة آنذاك، لكن صار الجميع مواطنين ومقيمين تحت مظلة التأمين بإجمالي يقدر بنحو 4.5 ملايين شخصاً.
إلى ذلك قال الدكتور محمد الرضا مدير المكتب التنفيذي للتحول التنظيمي في هيئة الصحة إن الجامعة الأمريكية في الإمارات تتيح فرصة كبيرة بعقد هذا المنتدى لتبادل الأفكار والرؤى بشأن القطاع الصحي خصوصاً فيما يتعلق بمجال إدارة قطاعات المستشفيات والتأمين والرعاية الصحية، لافتاً إلى دبي اتخذت منحى متطوراً في قطاع التحول التنظيمي ولديها رؤية بما يجب أن يتحقق خلال الخمسين عاماً المقبل.وام

أمريكية الإمارات تنظم المنتدى الدولي الأول لإدارة المستشفيات والتأمين والرعاية الصحية

خبراء يطالبون بربط الجانب الأكاديمي بسوق العمل 4.5 ملايين شخص تحت مظلة التأمين الصحي في دبي

أكد خبراء ومسؤولون في قطاع الصحة، ضرورة ربط الجانب الأكاديمي بسوق العمل خصوصاً فيما يتعلق بقطاع المستشفيات والتأمين الصحي، مشيرين إلى أن هناك فرص واعدة في هذا القطاع بالدولة في ظل التوسع والتطور اللافت الذي طرأ عليه في السنوات الأخيرة، وزيادة عدد المؤمن عليهم صحياً إلى 4.5 ملايين شخصاً، بزيادة نحو 70% مقارنة بعام 2013.

وتفصيلاً، أكد وكيل وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع المساعد لسياسات الصحة العامة والتراخيص، الدكتور أمين حسين الأميري، خلال المنتدى الدولي الأول لإدارة قطاع المستشفيات والتأمين والرعاية الصحية، الذي انتهت فعالياته، أمس، بالجامعة الأميركية في الإمارات، ضرورة ربط الجانب الأكاديمي والدراسي بالجانب العملي، في إطار السعي للاستثمار في القطاع الصحي وتحقيق نوع من الشراكة الاستراتيجية بين القطاعين العام والخاص.

وأضاف أن الأرقام التي تحققت خلال السنوات الأخيرة تترجم حجم التطور الكبير الذي طرأ على القطاع الصحي في الدولة، خصوصاً فيما يتعلق بإنشاء مستشفيات كبرى تلبي كافة احتياجات أفراد الجمهور تحت مظلة تأمين صحي متطورة.

وقال رئيس الجامعة، الدكتور مثنى عبدالرزاق، خلال المنتدى الذي انعقد تحت رعاية وزارة الصحة ومشاركة هيئتي الصحة والتأمين في دبي، إنه تم التركيز خلال المنتدى على القيادة العلمية في المستشفيات، والقطاعات الصحية، والتحديات، والفرص المستقبلية في قطاع التأمين الصحي، والسياحة العلاجية، وتحديات المستشفيات مع قطاعات التأمين الصحي.

وأضاف «أردنا خلال المنتدى الربط بين الجانبين الأكاديمي والمهني في ظل وجود نقص بالكوادر الإدارية في المستشفيات والمؤسسات الطبية وعلى هذا الأساس طرحت الجامعة برامج متخصصة لتغذية هذا القطاع بأفضل الكوادر، وقررنا تنظيم هذا المنتدى لصقل التعليم بالتدريب».

وتابع أن الخبراء المشاركين في المنتدى حاولوا الإجابة عن أسئلة تتعلق باحتياجات القطاع من مهارات، وتعميق العلاقة بين الطرفين الأكاديمي والعملي.

وأفاد مدير إدارة التمويل الصحي في هيئة الصحة بدبي، الدكتور حيدر اليوسف، إن المنتدى يمثل فرصة عظيمة لتبادل الخبرات في مجال التأمين الصحي وإدارة المستشفيات.

وأضاف أن قطاع التأمين الصحي تطور في دبي مع اعتماد صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتب نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي قانون التأمين الصحي في عام 2013، لافتاً إلى أن 30% فقط كانوا مشمولين بالتأمين في الإمارة آنذاك، لكن صار الجميع مواطنين ومقيمين تحت مظلة التأمين بنحو 4.5 ملايين شخصاً.