AUS Media Clippings Newspaper Clippings of American University of Sharjah 04 September, 2014
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Political to personal ? In the last century, the focus and inspiration for Emirati literature has shifted from politics to societal constraints, argues the Arabic literature professor Olatunbosun Ishaq Tijani in his continuing survey of Emirati literature. Since 2006, the American University of Sharjah professor has studied modern Emirati literature from its inception in the early 20th century to modern stories of wedding hall romances and shopping mall dramas. Published on:
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Curriculum tips the balance in favour of good pay packages How much teachers are paid in the UAE depends on the curriculum they teach and whether they are recruited from abroad. Mariam Shaheen, who joined an American curriculum school as an English teacher after graduating from the American University of Sharjah with a mass communication degree, earns more than most of her friends who work in the media and public relations sectors. Published on: Section: Page:
02/09/2014 Main 4
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Al Maktoum College in Scotland celebrates graduation of 56 female students Under Patronage of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, the Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education in Dundee in Scotland, has celebrated the graduation of its 18th batch of students from the Multiculturalism and Leadership Programme. 56 students participated along with attendance of Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD). The University in Dubai, The British University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, the Dubaibased College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), and 5 employees from Dubai Courts . Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Al Maktoum College in Scotland to celebrate graduation of 56 female students The Al Maktoum College of Higher Education in Scotland will celebrate the graduation of its 19th batch of students from the Multiculturalism and Leadership Programme on Friday, August 29th, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and U.A.E. Minister of Finance.The ceremony, which will be attended by Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development and Mirza Al Sayegh, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al Maktoum College, will see fifty-six female students from nine government and private U.A.E. universities and colleges, including five employees from the Dubai Courts, graduate from the course.
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US Congress eyes investment, business opportunities in Sharjah A US Congress delegation recently attended a roundtable event at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), said in a statement on Friday. The roundtable’s aim was to familiarize the US delegation with the range of investment and business opportunities in Sharjah. The delegation was in the UAE to participate in an educational and cultural exchange, Shurooq stated. The delegation was led by US congresswoman and chairman of the congressional Black Caucus, Representative Marcia L. Fudge, and was met by Robert Waller, US consul general to Dubai, Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Marwan Bin Jasem Al Sarkal, chief executive of Shurooq. Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Al Maktoum College in Scotland celebrates graduation of 56 female students Under Patronage of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, the Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education in Dundee in Scotland, has celebrated graduation of its 19th batch of students from the Multiculturalism and Leadership Programme, with the participation of 56 students and with attendance of Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD). The 56 participants are students at Abu Dhabi University, The American University in Dubai, The British University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, the Dubaibased College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), and 5 employees from Dubai Courts . Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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University of Sharjah takes part in the programme on multiculturalism and leadership skills The University of Sharjah for the first time took part in the programme on multiculturalism and leadership skills at the Scotland-based Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education. The 56 participants are students at Abu Dhabi University, The American University in Dubai, The British University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, the Dubai-based College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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19th edition of its programme on multiculturalism and leadership skills wraps up Under directives from Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, the Scotland-based Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education will wrap up the 19th edition of its programme on multiculturalism and leadership skills for 56 female students from nine UAE universities and colleges as well as five employees from Dubai Courts.The new edition of the programme kicked off at the college’s campus in Dundee, Scotland, on August 9. The 56 participants are students at Abu Dhabi University, The American University in Dubai, The British University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, the Dubai-based College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Al Ittihad
Al Maktoum College in Scotland celebrates graduation of 56 female students Under Patronage of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance , the Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education in Dundee in Scotland , has celebrated last Thursday , graduation of its 19th batch of students from the Multiculturalism and Leadership Programme , with the participation of 56 students, and with attendance of Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD). The 56 participants are students at Abu Dhabi University, The American University in Dubai, The British University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, the Dubaibased College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), and 5 employees from Dubai Courts . Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Lubna Al Qasimi hails Hamdan Bin Rashid to develop Al Maktoum College Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development and President of Zayed University, has praised the efforts of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and U.A.E. Minister of Finance, in promoting and developing the Al Maktoum College of Higher Education in Scotland and turning it into an exemplary international institution, and for equipping future generations of Emirati girls about multiculturalism and leadership, through a programme which the college has now been implementing for ten years. Sheikha Lubna made these comments on the sidelines of a graduation ceremony of the last batch of female students from the Multiculturalism and Leadership Programme, in the Scottish city of Dundee. Sheikha Lubna said, "I am proud to be a part of this educational effort that is a product of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum's ideas and generosity in finding a college that is a beacon of civility, education and human connections." Sheikha Lubna also praised the programme for giving the students a chance to leave the family and home life to travel and gain vital life and professional experiences. A number of officials including from the American Univeristy of Sharjah has positive outputs of such program . Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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US Congress explores business, investment opportunities in Sharjah The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has recently welcomed a delegation of representatives of the US Congress at a roundtable event hosted at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event formed part of a visit by the delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the aim of participating in an educational and cultural exchange. The delegation, led by U.S. Congresswoman and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, was met by Robert Waller, US Consul General to Dubai, Abdalla Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in addition to a number of Sharjah entities representatives. The roundtable aimed at familiarising the US delegation with the range of investment and business opportunities on offer in Sharjah and took an open discussion format. Commenting on the human resource pool available in the U.A.E., Dr Nada Mourtada Sabbah, Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Affairs at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), pointed out that the educational sector in Sharjah had grown exponentially since the inception of the U.A.E. She remarked that where there had not been a single tertiary educational institution present in the U.A.E. when the Emirates were first established, the country now has a thriving and well-respected tertiary education sector, with Sharjah occupying a leading role in this regard. She accredited the immense strides that the emirate of Sharjah has made in education to the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who is himself an avid scholar. Dr Nada went on to state that thanks to the high quality of education available in Sharjah, the Emirate had no shortage of skilled, qualified, and highly able individuals available for both local and foreign companies to choose from. Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Al Khaleej
Al Maktoum College in Scotland celebrates graduation of 56 female students Under Patronage of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education in Dundee in Scotland , has celebrated the graduation of its 18th batch of students from the Multiculturalism and Leadership Programme , with the participation of 56 students, and with the attendance of Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD). The 56 participants are students at Abu Dhabi University, The American University in Dubai, The British University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, the Dubaibased College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), and 5 employees from Dubai Courts . Published on: Section: Page: Size:
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Minister attends ZU reception The Al Maktoum College of Higher Education in Scotland will celebrate the graduation of its 19th batch of students from the Multiculturalism and Leadership Programme on Friday, August 29th, and the ceremony will be attended by Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of International Cooperation and Development (MICAD). The 56 participants are students from Abu Dhabi University, The American University in Dubai, The British University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, the Dubai-based College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), and 5 employees from Dubai Courts Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Al Watan UAE
University of Sharjah takes part in the program on multiculturalism and leadership skillsThe University of Sharjah took part for the first time took part in the program on multiculturalism and leadership skills at the Scotland-based Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education. The 56 participants are students from Abu Dhabi University, The American University in Dubai, The British University in Dubai, American University of Sharjah, Zayed University, the Dubai-based College of Islamic and Arabic Studies, and Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT). Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Baning sales of lamps that don't save energy as of January 2015 Following is an interview with Razan Al Mubarak Managing Director of the Emirates Wildlife Society in which she talks about plans to ban the sales of lamps that don't save energy as of January 2015. She added that many parts in the UAE have joined a campaign to save energy including the American University of Sharjah, TECOM, Yas Viceroy and others. She is also secretary general of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi. Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Alroeya