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Ankabut holds Ninth Users' Meeting at American University of Sharjah Event is attended by over 400 representatives from higher education and education organizations in the UAE Sharjah, October 2, 2013 - Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), Ankabut, the UAE's Advanced Network for Research and Education, kicked off its Ninth Users' Meeting today at AUS. The meeting, which is being attended by representatives from 50 educational and higher education institutions, brought Ankabut's users together to discuss the latest updates in education, technology and research. AUS Acting Chancellor Dr. Thomas Hochstettler welcomed the audience to AUS. In his opening remarks, Dr. Hochstettler emphasized the importance of such conferences, which enhance collaboration among the UAE's educational institutions. Fahem Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of Ankabut, announced during the opening speech that several new initiatives will be offered by Ankabut to its members including unified communications and Eduroam. "Ankabut's users' meeting, which takes place twice a year, creates an opportunity for Ankabut to announce its latest services to the users in addition to creating a platform to share knowledge through renowned speakers and notable researchers in the fields of education and technology," said Al Nuaimi. The two-day event featured on its first day speakers such as Dr. Stephen Wolff, Chief Technology Officer of Internet2, who discussed the history and development of national research networks internationally. Also present was Dr. David Keyes, Dean of the Division of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Engineering at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia, who spoke about the importance of high performance computing in the GCC for developing today's and tomorrow's research agendas. Present as a second keynote speaker was Marci Powell, Global Director for Higher Education for Polycom, who spoke on the growing emergence of educational technology and distance education throughout the Middle East and the rest of the world. The meeting's breakout sessions also featured other speakers from the UAE higher education and technology community who discussed current activities in the fields of teaching, applications and research. Breakout sessions include important topics such as mobile learning in higher education, using the cloud for teaching and research, the importance and impact of a digital hub for the economic growth of the UAE, a disaster recovery plan over Ankabut, and research and graduate studies, among other topics that will benefit professionals and students alike. The second day of the event will also witness student research presentations. -EndsAbout Ankabut Ankabut is the United Arab Emirates' Advanced National Research and Education Network offering academic institutions connectivity to other education networks around the world. In addition to connecting universities, Ankabut interconnects schools and public institutions across the UAE. Ankabut represents the UAE in national, GCC and international conferences and exhibitions. Ankabut interconnects nearly 70 campuses with a 10G backbone and 1G access links. It provides IP and IPV6 networking services and applications, educational technology services, voice and video communication, high performance computing, co-location, DNS, library interconnect (eFADA), and disaster recovery. The Ankabut Project is jointly funded by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) through the ICT Fund, Khalifa University and member support. Learn more at www.ankabut.ae , or follow @ankabutuae on Twitter. Media Contact for Ankabut Dean Hoke dean.hoke@ankabut.ae +971 2 501 8531 About AUS American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The university was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model. It offers 26 majors and 53 minors at the undergraduate level, and 14 master's degrees through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business and Management. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment. As a provider of quality higher education in the Gulf, AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates. AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and by the Department of Education of the State of Delaware. The Bachelor of Science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the United States. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business and Management are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). For more information, please contact: Miriam Kiwan Director of Strategic Communications and Media +971 6 515 1040

mkiwan@aus.edu Nazzal Yousef Director of Media Relations +971 6 515 2157 nyousuf@aus.edu ÂŠ Press Release 2013

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Ankabut holds Ninth Users’ Meeting at American University of Sharjah Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), Ankabut, the UAE’s Advanced Network for Research and Education, kicked off its Ninth Users’ Meeting today at AUS. The meeting, which is being attended by representatives from 50 educational and higher education institutions, brought Ankabut's users together to discuss the latest updates in education, technology and research. AUS Acting Chancellor Dr. Thomas Hochstettler welcomed the audience to AUS. In his opening remarks, Dr. Hochstettler emphasized the importance of such conferences, which enhance collaboration among the UAE's educational institutions. Fahem Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of Ankabut, announced during the opening speech that several new initiatives will be offered by Ankabut to its members including unified communications and Eduroam. "Ankabut's users' meeting, which takes place twice a year, creates an opportunity for Ankabut to announce its latest services to the users in addition to creating a platform to share knowledge through renowned speakers and notable researchers in the fields of education and technology," said Al Nuaimi. The two-day event featured on its first day speakers such as Dr. Stephen Wolff, Chief Technology Officer of Internet2, who discussed the history and development of national research networks internationally. Also present was Dr. David Keyes, Dean of the Division of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Engineering at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia, who spoke about the importance of high performance computing in the GCC for developing today's and tomorrow's research agendas. Present as a second keynote speaker was Marci Powell, Global Director for Higher Education for Polycom, who spoke on the growing emergence of educational technology and distance education throughout the Middle East and the rest of the world. The meeting's breakout sessions also featured other speakers from the UAE higher education and technology community who discussed current activities in the fields of teaching, applications and research. Breakout sessions include important topics such as mobile learning in higher education, using the cloud for teaching and research, the importance and impact of a digital hub for the economic growth of the UAE, a disaster recovery plan over Ankabut, and research and graduate studies, among other topics that will benefit professionals and students alike. The second day of the event will also witness student research presentations.

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About Ankabut Ankabut is the United Arab Emirates' Advanced National Research and Education Network offering academic institutions connectivity to other education networks around the world. In addition to connecting universities, Ankabut interconnects schools and public institutions across the UAE. Ankabut represents the UAE in national, GCC and international conferences and exhibitions. Ankabut interconnects nearly 70 campuses with a 10G backbone and 1G access links. It provides IP and IPV6 networking services and applications, educational technology services, voice and video communication, high performance computing, co-location, DNS, library interconnect (eFADA), and disaster recovery. The Ankabut Project is jointly funded by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) through the ICT Fund, Khalifa University and member support. About AUS American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The university was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Located in University City, Sharjah, AUS is a not-for-profit, independent, institution of higher education formed on the American model. It offers 26 majors and 53 minors at the undergraduate level, and 14 master's degrees through the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business and Management. These programs are designed to meet the challenges of a competitive and dynamic business and industrial environment. As a provider of quality higher education in the Gulf, AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates. AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and by the Department of Education of the State of Delaware. The Bachelor of Science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org). The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the United States. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business and Management are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). For more information, please contact: Miriam Kiwan Director of Strategic Communications and Media +971 6 515 1040 Nazzal Yousef Director of Media Relations +971 6 515 2157

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‫اإلمارات العربية المتحدة‪ :‬الخميس ‪ 03‬أكتوبر ‪10:58 - 2013‬‬

‫بيان صحافي‬

‫مستخدمي شبكة عنكبوت التاسع يفتتح اعماله في الجامعة األمريكية في الشارقة‬ ‫تحت رعاية الشيخ الدكتور سلطان بن محمد القاسمي‪ ،‬عضو المجلس األعلى حاكم الشارقة ورئيس الجامعة األميركية في‬ ‫الشارقة‪ ،‬بدأت أعمال االجتماع التاسع لمستخدمي شبكة اإلمارات المتقدمة للتعليم والبحوث )عنكبوت( والذي تستضيفه‬ ‫الجامعة األمريكية في الشارقة في الفترة ما بين الثاني والثالث من شھر أكتوبر الحالي‪.‬‬

‫ويجتمع مستخدمو شبكة "عنكبوت" خالل االجتماع الذي يحضره ممثلون عن ‪ 50‬مؤسسة تعليمية لمناقشة آخر المستجدات في‬ ‫مجال التعليم والتكنولوجيا والبحوث‪.‬‬ ‫ورحب الدكتور توماس ھوكستيتلر مدير الجامعة األميركية في الشارقة بالوكالة باالجتماع متمنيا ً للحضور لقا ًء مثمراً‪ .‬وأكد في‬ ‫كلمته االفتتاحية على أھمية مثل ھذه المؤتمرات في تسھيل التواصل وتبادل الخبرات بين مؤسسات التعليم العالي في الدولة‪.‬‬ ‫وفي كلمته‪ ،‬كشف السيد فاھم النعيمي‪ ،‬الرئيس التنفيذي لشبكة "عنكبوت"‪ ،‬عن عدة مبادرات جديدة من قبل الشبكة ألعضائھا بما‬ ‫في ذلك االتصاالت الموحدة و"إديوروم"‪.‬‬ ‫وقال‪" :‬يعد اجتماع المستخدمين الذي يقام مرتين في العام‪ ،‬فرصة لـ 'عنكبوت' لتعلن عن أحدث خدماتھا للمستخدمين باإلضافة إلى‬ ‫خلق منصة لتبادل المعرفة وحضور محاضرات لمتحدثين وباحثين متميزين من كافة أنحاء العالم في مجاالت التعليم والتكنولوجيا"‪.‬‬ ‫يشارك في االجتماع الذي يستمر لمدة يومين متحدثين مثل الدكتور ستيفن وولف‪ ،‬الرئيس التنفيذي للتكنولوجيا لشبكة "إنترنت‪"2‬‬ ‫والذي تحدث عن تاريخ وتطور شبكات البحوث الوطنية حول العالم‪ ،‬كما حاضر أيضا ً الدكتور ديفيد كييس‪ ،‬عميد قسم العلوم‬ ‫الرياضية والكمبيوتر والھندسة في جامعة الملك عبد ﷲ للعلوم والتكنولوجيا في المملكة العربية السعودية‪.‬‬ ‫حيث تحدث عن أھمية الحوسبة عالية األداء في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي لتطوير خطط البحوث الحالية والمستقبلية‪ .‬وتحدثت‬ ‫أيضا ً مارسي باول‪ ،‬المدير العالمي للتعليم العالي لشركة بوليكوم‪ ،‬متحدثة عن التطور الذي تشھده تكنولوجيا التعليم والتعليم عن بعد‬ ‫في الشرق األوسط والعالم‪.‬‬ ‫وتضمن االجتماع أيضا خالل الجلسات الجانبية متحدثين آخرين من قطاع التعليم العالي والتكنولوجيا في دولة اإلمارات العربية‬ ‫المتحدة‪ ،‬حيث تناقش األنشطة الراھنة في مجاالت التدريس والتطبيقات والبحوث‪.‬‬ ‫وتشمل الجلسات جانبية موضوعات ھامة مثل التعليم المتنقل في قطاع التعليم العالي واستخدام الحوسبة السحابية للتدريس والبحوث‬ ‫وأھمية وتأثير وجود مركز رقمي على عملية تحقيق النمو االقتصادي لدولة اإلمارات وخطة التعافي من الكوارث باستخدام شبكة‬ ‫"عنكبوت" والتعلم عن بعد ومناقشة تكنولوجيا التعليم ومنتدى المجتمع كانت من ضمن المواضيع األخرى التي سيستفيد منھا‬ ‫الحضور سواء من المھنيين أو الطلبة‪ .‬أما اليوم الثاني من االجتماع فسيشھد أيضا جلسات يقدمھا الطلبة لعرض مشاريعھم‪.‬‬

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‫اإلمارات العربية المتحدة‪ :‬الخميس ‪ 03‬أكتوبر ‪10:58 - 2013‬‬

‫الجامعة األمريكية في الشارقة ‪.‬‬

‫بيان صحافي‬

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