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Education is key for nations development, says Sharjah Ruler His Highness Dr.Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed A1 Qassimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) welcomed Dan Brown, award-winning author of numerous bestselling novels, and John Ingram, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ingram Content Group, to his office at the university on Tuesday.Sheikh Sultan spoke about AUS' journey and its role in preparing an enlightened generation of youth.With education all things are possible," signed Brown in the AUS guestbook. Published on: Section: Page:

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The Gulf Time


Sultan receives Dan Brown His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler ofShaij ah and President ofthe American University of Sharjah (AUS) welcomed Dan Brown, award-winning author of numerous bestselling novels, and John Ingram, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ingram Content Group, to his office at the university on Tuesday. Published on: Section: Page:

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The Gulf Today


Sharjah book fair opens doors today Book lovers can now head to the Expo Centre Sharjah to enjoy the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), one of the biggest book fairs in the region. His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad A1 Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), has reiterated the UAE's respect for all religions and its keenness to deal with people of different nationalities in a spirit of tolerance and equality, in keeping with its commitment to true Islam and its tolerant teachings. Published on: Section: Page:

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Gulf News


EIAST and AUS launch first CubeSat Mission Nayif-1 The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS), launched the UAE's first CubeSat Mission, a Nanosatellite that offers hands-on experience to engineering students in the design, integration, testing and operation of a communications satellite. Published on: Section: Page:

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The Gulf Time


Emirati students to build, launch CubeSat Engineering students from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) will build and launch the UAE's first CubeSat into space as part of their senior design project.The CubeSat mission is a partnership between AUS, the Innovative Solutions in Space company and the Emirates Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST). Published on: Section: Page:

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Gulf News


EIAST, AUS partner to launch country's first CubeSat Mission in space next year The UAE is joining some of the world's developed nations with the launch of the country's first Cube- Sat Mission to the lower orbits of the space by September next year. The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), the space exploring institution of Dubai that launched two satellites into space, in partnership with American University of Shaijah (AUS), is behind this task. Published on: Section: Page:

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The Gulf Today


Dubai to launch first CubeSat mission in 2015 In an exciting first for students in the UAE, Nayif-1, a new nanosatellite will be launched by the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) on board a Falcon 9 rocket by the end of 2015. The project will be developed in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS), where a ground station will be built at AUS and operated by Emirati engineering students, responsible for mission planning and operations. Published on: Page:

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Emirati students to build own satellite Emirati students will design, engineer and test a “nanosatellite” as part of the country’s push into the aerospace industry.The Nayif-1 satellite is part of the CubeSat Mission developed by Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology, or Eiast, and American University of Sharjah.It is due to be launched into space at the end of next year.The project aims to develop a high-tech science and technology base by giving Emirati students experience in the development process. Published on: Section: Page:

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AUS holds breast cancer campaign The American University of Shaij ah (AUS) held Breast Cancer Awareness campaigns this week on the campus in recognition of the Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A week-long campaign organised by the AUS Office of Student Affairs' Community Service Office and the Student Council started with members of the Pink Caravan distributing informational material to raise awareness about breast cancer, providing instructions on ho w to conduct self-tests and highlighting the importance of early detection. Published on: Section: Page:

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The Gulf Today


Do scinentist believe in religion like a layman? There is a stark contrast between public discussions of the relations between science and religion in the West and in the Arab-Muslim world. In the West, a conflict narrative prevails: science is rational, open-minded, and progressive; religion is "magical thinking", rigid and backward. In the Arab-Muslim culture, science is almost an integral part of religion, for it is supposed to lead to God or at least reaffirm the obvious existence and power of God. Scholars and highly educated people have always held complex and subtle views on religion, often holding beliefs that traditionally minded people regard as beyond the norms of religious dogmas.The studies also show that the conflict narrative between science and religion that the western popular culture has been deluged with is not dominant on the ground; indeed, only 38 per cent of UK scientists describe religion as being in conflict with science. In fact, many scientists openly hail the positive influence that religion often has on the practice of science, particularly in terms of ethics; few see religion as "interfering". And indeed, there are several areas where the two can cooperate; environmental issues and the fight to eradicate poverty, to name just two. But for such cooperation to take place, everyone must adopt an attitude of humility. As the Quran reminds us, "you have been given but little of knowledge...". Nidhal Guessoum is a professor at the American University of Sharjah. Published on: Section: Page:

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Gulf News


Sharjah Science Museum celebrates Astronomy Day Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) launched its annual astronomy event - a three day programme entitled "Space Guiding Your Way" at the Sharjah Science Museum. It was also supported by University of Sharjah, Emirates Astronomy Club from UAE University, and The American University of Sharjah. Published on: Section: Page:

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The Gulf Time


Education is key for nation's develeopment, says Sharjah Ruler His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) welcomed Dan Brown, award-winning author of numerous bestselling novels, and John Ingram, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ingram Content Group, to his office at the university on Tuesday.Shaikh Sultan spoke about AUS’ journey and its role in preparing an enlightened generation of youth.“Democracy and enlightenment cannot be achieved by force but through education which is the key to the nation’s development,” he said.He added that Al Qasimia University and other educational institutions play a crucial role in spreading awareness among youth in the Islamic world about the evils of extremism and promoting the tolerant teachings of Islam.After meeting with His Highness in his office, Brown and Ingram were taken around the university library, stopping on the way to speak with some students on campus.“With deep respect and admiration. With education all things are possible,” signed Brown in the AUS guestbook. Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Khaleej



Education is key for nation's develeopment, says Sharjah Ruler His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) welcomed Dan Brown, award-winning author of numerous bestselling novels, and John Ingram, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ingram Content Group, to his office at the university on Tuesday.Shaikh Sultan spoke about AUS’ journey and its role in preparing an enlightened generation of youth.“Democracy and enlightenment cannot be achieved by force but through education which is the key to the nation’s development,” he said. Published on: Section: Edition: Page: Size: Ad Value:

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Sheikh Sultan receives Dan Brown His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) welcomed Dan Brown, award-winning author of numerous bestselling novels, and John Ingram, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ingram Content Group, to his office at the university on Tuesday.Shaikh Sultan spoke about AUS’ journey and its role in preparing an enlightened generation of youth.“Democracy and enlightenment cannot be achieved by force but through education which is the key to the nation’s development,” he said. Published on: Section: Edition: Page: Size: Ad Value:

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Sharjah Ruler receives Dan Brown His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) welcomed Dan Brown, award-winning author of numerous bestselling novels, and John Ingram, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ingram Content Group, to his office at the university on Tuesday.Shaikh Sultan spoke about AUS’ journey and its role in preparing an enlightened generation of youth.“Democracy and enlightenment cannot be achieved by force but through education which is the key to the nation’s development,” he said. Published on: Section: Edition: Page: Size: Ad Value:

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Education is key for nation's develeopment, says Sharjah Ruler His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) welcomed Dan Brown, award-winning author of numerous bestselling novels, and John Ingram, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Ingram Content Group, to his office at the university on Tuesday.Shaikh Sultan spoke about AUS’ journey and its role in preparing an enlightened generation of youth.“Democracy and enlightenment cannot be achieved by force but through education which is the key to the nation’s development,” he said.He added that Al Qasimia University and other educational institutions play a crucial role in spreading awareness among youth in the Islamic world about the evils of extremism and promoting the tolerant teachings of Islam.After meeting with His Highness in his office, Brown and Ingram were taken around the university library, stopping on the way to speak with some students on campus.“With deep respect and admiration. With education all things are possible,” signed Brown in the AUS guestbook. Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Fajr








EIAST and AUS launch UAE's first CubeSat Mission Nayif-1 The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS), launched the UAE's first CubeSat Mission, a Nanosatellite that offers hands-on experience to engineering students in the design, integration, testing, and operation of a communications satellite. Nayif-1 is in line with UAE's vision of building a competitive Knowledge Based Economy (KBE) as well as taking steps towards developing the UAE's Science and Technology sector. The CubeSat is scheduled to be launched on board a Falcon 9 rocket by the end of 2015 where a ground station will be built at AUS and operated by Emirati engineering students, responsible for mission planning and operations. The CubeSat development program, the first of its kind in the UAE, aims at investing and developing capabilities of Emirati engineering students in space technologies. A group of Emiratis consisting of seven students from various engineering disciplines at AUS, including computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, have been assigned to the project. Students will go through an intense systems design and testing training and will partake in the program as their Senior Engineering Design project and participate in the design, assembly, integration and testing of the CubeSat. Nayif1 will carry out a 1U Communication Mission with development taking place in AUS, EIAST's facilities and Delft in the Netherlands. Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Bayan


EIAST and AUS launch UAE's first CubeSat Mission Nayif1 The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS), launched the UAE's first CubeSat Mission, a Nanosatellite that offers hands-on experience to engineering students in the design, integration, testing, and operation of a communications satellite. Nayif-1 is in line with UAE's vision of building a competitive Knowledge Based Economy (KBE) as well as taking steps towards developing the UAE's Science and Technology sector. The CubeSat is scheduled to be launched on board a Falcon 9 rocket by the end of 2015 where a ground station will be built at AUS and operated by Emirati engineering students, responsible for mission planning and operations. The CubeSat development program, the first of its kind in the UAE, aims at investing and developing capabilities of Emirati engineering students in space technologies. A group of Emiratis consisting of seven students from various engineering disciplines at AUS, including computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, have been assigned to the project. Students will go through an intense systems design and testing training and will partake in the program as their Senior Engineering Design project and participate in the design, assembly, integration and testing of the CubeSat. Nayif1 will carry out a 1U Communication Mission with development taking place in AUS, EIAST's facilities and Delft in the Netherlands. Published on: Edition:

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Al Khaleej



EIAST and AUS launch UAE's first CubeSat Mission Nayif-1 The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), in partnership with American University of Sharjah (AUS), launched the UAE's first CubeSat Mission, a Nanosatellite that offers hands-on experience to engineering students in the design, integration, testing, and operation of a communications satellite. Nayif-1 is in line with UAE's vision of building a competitive Knowledge Based Economy (KBE) as well as taking steps towards developing the UAE's Science and Technology sector. The CubeSat is scheduled to be launched on board a Falcon 9 rocket by the end of 2015 where a ground station will be built at AUS and operated by Emirati engineering students, responsible for mission planning and operations. The CubeSat development program, the first of its kind in the UAE, aims at investing and developing capabilities of Emirati engineering students in space technologies. A group of Emiratis consisting of seven students from various engineering disciplines at AUS, including computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, have been assigned to the project. Students will go through an intense systems design and testing training and will partake in the program as their Senior Engineering Design project and participate in the design, assembly, integration and testing of the CubeSat. Nayif1 will carry out a 1U Communication Mission with development taking place in AUS, EIAST's facilities and Delft in the Netherlands. Published on: Section:

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Sharjah celebrates Flag Day Sharjah departments and authorities celebrated Flag Day ,whereby the celebrations come in response to the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to address all Federal Ministries and government authorities to raise the flag of the UAE as a sign of unification to the UAE Flag in all the emirates and buildings. Among the bodies celebrating Flag Day was American University of Sharjah . Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Khaleej


AUS students prominent at ADFF 2014 The American University of Sharjah (AUS) students and alumnae form a major part of the lineup of nominees for the Emirates Film Competition at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) 2014, which began on Oct.23. Ten of the films selected were produced and directed in classes taught at the AUS College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD).Also selected was the film Super Lochal directed by some university graduates. Published on: Section: Page:

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Inclusion of Universities' Category Among Sharjah Sustainability Award 2014-2015 The The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) , and the Environmental Awareness and Education in Sharjah , have launched universities' category among Sharjah Sustainability Award 2014-2015, in cooperation with Sharjah Education Council, Electricity and water Authority, American University of Sharjah, and many other educational and media institutions. Authority's Chairman Hana Saif al-Suwaidi confirmed that the launching of the new category aims at consolidating partnership in the environmental work and stimulating competition among students sector, in an attempt to innovate and create sustainable solutions for environmental problems. Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Bayan


Inclusion of Universities' Category Among Sharjah Sustainability Award 2014-2015 Environment and Natural Reserves Authority and the Environment Awareness Committee have launched universities' category among Sharjah Sustainability Award 2014-2015, in cooperation with Sharjah Education Council, Electricity and water Authority, American University of Sharjah, and many other educational and media institutions. Authority's Chairman Hana Saif al-Suwaidi confirmed that the launching of the new category aims at consolidating partnership in the environmental work and stimulating competition among students sector, in an attempt to innovate and create sustainable solutions for environmental problems. Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Watan UAE



EAD initiates official launch of its Sustainable Campus Initiative in Abu Dhabi The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi, EAD, in collaboration with Borouge, launched the Sustainable Campus Initiative, SCI, as part of its ongoing efforts to educate university students across the UAE on important environmental issues and encourage them to take part in reducing their environmental footprint.The launch event was attended by Dr. Saeed Al Hassani, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Abdullah Zamzam, Assistant Secretary-General of Operations at EAD, and Abdulaziz Alhajri, CEO, Abu Dhabi Polymers Company at Borouge.SCI is an expansion of the Sustainable Schools Initiative that EAD launched in 2009, which witnessed huge success in establishing environmental concepts and increased student and teacher awareness of various environmental issues facing the UAE, resulting in concrete and measurable actions in reducing schools’ environmental footprints.The initiative aims to encourage UAE youth in identifying and addressing society’s environmental sustainability issues. The initiative provides students with a platform to network and share ideas with their international counterparts in order to address issues including water scarcity, waste, energy, climate change, and bio-diversity, to contribute to achieving a sustainable environmental in the UAE.Earlier this year, EAD launched the initiative’s pilot phase with the participation of 100 students from Zayed University, Higher Colleges of Technology- Women’s College in Khalifa City, Higher Colleges of Technology -Men’s College in Madinat Zayed and Higher Colleges of Technology -- Women’s College in Ruwais.The current phase of the initiative saw the universities pledging their continuous commitment to SCI and the introduction of five additional universities including the American University of Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates University, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, the Petroleum Institute, and New York University Abu Dhabi. Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Bayan


Global Conference for Supporting Innovative Technology and Arts resume activities at Zayed University Activities for the 20th Global Conference for Supporting Innovative Technology and Arts resume at Zayed University . Activities related to the event took place at the American University of Sharjah and the Cuadro Gallery, DIFC. Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Watan UAE


Saudi Al Nasr on first place in Sharjah Basketball Cup Saudi team Al Nasr has won for the second time in a row in this round of Sharjah Basketball Cup and this time was over American University of Sharjah (AUS) by 79-66. Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Khaleej


Sharjah Sports and Cultural Center welcomes delegation participating in its international basketball championship Sharjah Sports and Cultural Center demonstrated huge efforts to welcome delegations participating in its international basketball championship which is featuring several teams, among which the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Published on: Section: Page:

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Al Fajr


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