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Sultan happy with progress by AUS Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, expressed satisfaction at the progress and development of the university, as well as its plans for the future which can ensure that it attains a prestigious stature among the pioneering universities across the world. Published on: Section: Page:
11/03/2015 Main 1
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The Gulf Today
Sultan approves AUs PhDs His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), expressed his satisfaction at the progress and development of the university, as well as its plans for the future which can ensure that it attains a prestigious stature among the pioneering universities across the world. Published on: Section: Page:
11/03/2015 Main 2
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The Gulf Today
Sultan chairs AUS Board of Trustees meeting His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), expressed satisfaction at the progress and development of the university, as well as its plans for the future. Published on: Page:
11/03/2015 3
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Khaleej Times
UAE takes lead role in cancer research A research project at the American University of Sharjah has put the UAE in the vanguard of the fight against cancer. An AUS team is developing a way to diminish the side effects of chemotherapy by using tiny capsules that target only damaged areas, not healthy cells. "This research is at the forefront of the fight against cancer and brings AUS and the UAE into the international arena as notable contributors to medical and scientific research," said Dr Mohammad Al Sayah, a professor of organic chemistry and a member of the team. Published on: Section: Page:
12/03/2015 Main 1,5
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The National
Model United Nations meet features eight committees Over 300 students convened at the American University of Shaijah (AUS)for the recently held Model United Nations (AUSMUN) conference. Published on: Section: Page:
10/03/2015 Main 5
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The Gulf Today
Greenj Sheikh attends Ausman More than 300 students gathered at the American University of Sharjah for the annual Model United Nations (Ausman) conference this week. The opening ceremony of the three-day event was attended by Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al Nuaimi, known as the "Green Sheikh" for his environmental work, and by youth motivational speaker Khalid Al Ameri. Published on: Section: Page:
10/03/2015 Main 2
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The National
Recklessness So who is this killer-motorist who ran over the Sharjah professor ('American University of Sharjah professor run over by motorist outside campus', Gulf News, March 4)? It's really sad that human lives are lost every day to these reckless drivers. Published on: Section: Page:
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Gulf News
Women learn to earn and save Kenyan national Becollan Mageto, 28,, aka Becco, and her sister, Meejna Moraa Mogeto, 30, share a close bond. We are more than sisters. According to a recent white paper by Dr Ismail Hakki Gene and Dr George Naufal of the American University of Sharjah, women are more reliable than men at remitting funds to their home countries — remitting more regularly and often sending a higher proportion of their income. Published on: Page:
09/03/2015 3
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Khaleej Times
A role model for all dreamers Thank you for the wonderful and motivational story No limits to achievement [Match 5).At a time when bad news constantly dominates the media, it was refreshing to read the story about Amal Al Ghaferi from Al Ain, who is the first Emirati faculty member at Masdar Institute. Anna Yazjiyan, American University of Sharjah Published on: Section: Page:
09/03/2015 Main 16
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The National
Bits Pilani win overall championship Bits Pilani Dubai Campus bagged the overall championship in the various categories of different games in the Manipal Sports Fest 2015.The best player award in Badminton was bagged by Manvika Singh (girls) and Mehruz Aziz (boys). The Manipal Sports Fest 2015 saw various universities like Middlesex, Amity, Heriot Watt, American University of Sharjah, University of Wollongong in Dubai, Skyline, American University in Dubai ,University of Sharjah and hosts Manipal participate. Published on: Page:
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Khaleej Times
Skyline, Bits Pilani and Amity enter Cricket Campus semis Skyline University College, Bits Pilani University, Amity University and Heriot Watt University reached the semifinals of the inaugural UAE Red Bull Cricket Campus Twenty20 competition. The semi-finals and the final of the event will take place on March 20, alongside the Emirates Airline Twenty20. Barbar's team comfortably beat Madonna University, RAKto reach the latter stages while, Bits Pilani easily saw off American University of Sharjah by six wickets. Published on: Section: Page:
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The Gulf Today
UOWD dominate in Skyline Sports Festival The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) was awarded the best performing university trophy at the second Skyline Sports Festival in Sharjah, following outstanding performances by five of the University's sports teams. Elsewhere on the sports field, the UOWD women's teams showcased its athletic prowess with the throwball team winning two out of three trophies against Skyline University, while the table tennis team securing a two-set victory over American University of Sharjah (AUS). Published on: Page: Size:
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Khaleej Times
Sheikh Sultan chairs AUS Board of Trustees meeting H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), expressed satisfaction at the progress and development of the university, as well as its plans for the future which can ensure that it attains a prestigious stature among the pioneering universities across the world.His remarks came while presiding over the meeting of the university’s Board of Trustees, held in Panama.The Sharjah Ruler approved the launch of two Ph.D programmes as a part of the AUS plan to be a pioneering institute in the field of scientific research in the region. Sheikh Sultan also endorsed the financial plans regarding 2015-2016 budget, as well as other programmes.He also added that adding new post-graduate studies programmes is consistent with the principles and approaches of the university set since its establishment. Sheikh Sultan reiterated that AUS is committed to maintaining standards of excellence across all educational stages.The Board of Trustees also approved a number of issues related to work progress including the development of facilities and security in the university. Published on: Section: Page:
11/03/2015 Local 6
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Al Bayan
Sultan Al Qasimi tours academic institutions in Panama -His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah visit a number of academic and specialized research institutions in Panama. He also visited the Knowledge City alongside with officials from the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Published on: Section: Page:
11/03/2015 Local 10
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Al Bayan
Sultan happy with progress by AUS -His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah ( AUS ), expressed his satisfaction at the progress of the university and granted preliminary approval for the university to commence work on two doctoral programs as part of its ambitious plans to become a leading research institution in the region. His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan delivered these remarks during the university's Board of Trustees meeting held yesterday. As Chairman of the AUS Board of Trustees, the Sharjah Ruler reviewed and approved plans and fiscal parameters related to the 2015-2016 budget, chief among them the preliminary sanctioning of two proposals for PhD offerings in business administration and engineering, which would be the first PhD programs offered by AUS , and a master's degree in finance. The Sharjah Ruler said that the addition of new graduate programs would be in synch with the direction and course envisaged for the university since its inception with more emphasis on research. He added that AUS was committed to upholding standards of excellence at every level of education that it provided. Published on: Section: Page:
11/03/2015 Local 3
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Al Watan UAE
Abu Dhabi Council for Urban Planning Develops Fujairah Emirate Abu Dhabi Council for Urban Planning provides technical support and consulting to develop the urban framework of Fujairah 2040 plan, and review the development plans of the emirate, according to Amer Al Hammadi, Executive Director of the council’s Planning and Infrastructure department. Published on: Section: Page:
10/03/2015 General 19
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Al Ittihad
Faculty of Management at Zayed University organizes its First Research Forum The Faculty of Management at Zayed University organized its First Research Forum with the participation of professors from New York University in Abu Dhabi, the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Paris Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi and INSEAD Published on: Section: Page:
11/03/2015 Local 14
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Al Bayan
Evaluation of Submitted Projects Commences The first stage of the jury role in Sharjah Sustainability Award has commenced its 3rd edition. The jury which includes American University of Sharjah along others showcased the projects submitted by 55 governmental and private schools in the field of rationalizing water and electricity consumption. Published on: Section: Page:
12/03/2015 General 14
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Al Ittihad
ZU inaugurates the first Business Research Symposium in Abu Dhabi campus Researchers and faculty members from different UAE higher institutions gathered at the first Business Research Symposium on Tuesday in Zayed University ( ZU )- Abu Dhabi Campus for an opportunity to network and explore collaborative research projects. Organized by the College of Business at ZU , Paris Sorbonne University- Abu Dhabi, American University of Sharjah ( AUS ), New York University- Abu Dhabi (NYU), and INSEAD the Business School for the World, took part in the one-day event, which has started at 9am and ended at 5pm. Published on: Page:
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Faculty of Management at Zayed University organizes its First Research Forum; The Faculty of Management at Zayed University organized its First Research Forum with the participation of professors from New York University in Abu Dhabi, the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Paris Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi and INSEAD Published on: Section: Page:
11/03/2015 LOCAL 8
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Al Wahda
The Faculty of Management at Zayed University organizes its First Research Forum The Faculty of Management at Zayed University organized its First Research Forum with the participation of professors from New York University in Abu Dhabi, the American University of Sharjah (AUS), Paris Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi and INSEAD Published on: Section: Page:
11/03/2015 Local 6
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Al Watan UAE