AUS Media Clippings Newspaper Clippings of American University of Sharjah 11 September, 2014
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AUS holds welcome session for freshmen The American University of Sharjah (AUS) held a welcome session held for new students and their parents at the AUS Main Auditorium on Friday. “Studying at American University of Sharjah (AUS) enables students to become globally competitive in their chosen specialities and professions,” stated the new AUS Chancellor, Dr Björn Kjerfve during the function. Published on: Section: Page:
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The Gulf Today
When death knocked on last farewell When four friends went to the desert to bid farewell to each other, little did they know that they will be saying goodbye to the world forever. An accident involving three cars on Academic City Road at 11.30pm on Monday caused the death of four students and left five others injured, including the driver who caused the crash. Eight friends had parked two cars on the hard shoulder and were talking. The Emirati driver, who police said was at fault, was speeding and driving recklessly. Published on: Section: Page:
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Gulf News
NAJAF eyes USA$1.9bn Edu market NAJAH, the country's leading higher education and career exhibition, has witnessed 95 per cent of its floor space sold two month out from the event.NAJAH, which takes place from 28 to 30 October at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, has seen increased interest from international institutions, with Enterprise Ireland, Leeds Metropolitan University and Italy's Laureate Design Universities among others all taking part this year. Moving away from global participation, a number of leading local institutions have signed up to take part in NAJAH this year including Abu Dhabi University, Khalifa University ofScience and Technology, American University of Sharjah, Masdar Institute, American University in the Emirates, Al Ain University, Zayed University, Higher Colleges of Technology and The University of Jazeera among others. Published on: Section: Page:
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The Gulf Time
Dh70m upgrade for roads in Ajman Unpaved, pot-holed and poorly maintained roads in Ajman are to have a Dh70 million upgrade. Drivers say the upgrade is badly needed. “The streets of some areas like Al Rawda, Al Hamidiya and Al Nuaimia are neglected. In Al Nuaimia you can’t drive at more than 50kph,” said Ahmad Al Akhras, a mechanical engineering student at American University of Sharjah. Published on: Section: Page:
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The National
AUS welcomes freshmen students The Chancellor of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) welcomed the 1250 freshmen students and their parents in the orientation dau, citing the benefits of enrollment at AUS Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Al Khaleej
NAJAH 95% sold-out as industry sets eye on UAE’s $1.9bn education market NAJAH, the country’s leading higher education and career exhibition, has witnessed 95% of its floor space sold two month out from the event. Mirroring this, recent findings from US-based strategic advisory firm, The Parthenon Group, put the value of the K-12 education market in the UAE at $1.9bn with Dubai having the fastestgrowing enrolment in private international schools of any major city in the world. NAJAH, which takes place from 28 to 30 October at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, has seen increased interest from international institutions, with Enterprise Ireland, Leeds Metropolitan University and Italy’s Laureate Design Universities among others all taking part this year. Moving away from global participation, a number of leading local institutions have signed up to take part in NAJAH this year including Abu Dhabi University, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, American University of Sharjah, Masdar Institute, American University in the Emirates, Al Ain University, Zayed University, Higher Colleges of Technology and The University of Jazeera among others. For visitors looking at the career side of the exhibition, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Cultural Authority, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Farmers Service Centre are all first time exhibitors looking to recruit fresh graduates and working professionals. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth & Development, NAJAH is supported by the Abu Dhabi Education Council and Dubai International Academic City. Official sponsors for the fair are GHQ Armed Forces, Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, National Qualifications Authority, ALHOSN University, Be You International, Rabdan Academy, Emirates College of Technology and Berkeley Middle East. Published on: Section: Edition: Page:
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Al Fajr