I graduated from Abu Dhabi University with a Bachelor of Architecture and a GPA of 3.98 – top of my class. During the winter semester of my senior year, I interned with GHD Engineering. The company was so pleased with my work that they extended the internship until the end of my senior year. After graduation, I was selected for Gensler's six-month Professional Internship Program. Gensler - ranked the top architecture firm globally at that time - was impressed with the quality of my portfolio and my design program capabilities. Had the global pandemic not resulted in a hiring freeze, I would have secured a full-time position with Gensler.
Following this, I decided to pursue a postgraduate program and chose the Master of Construction Management at the University of Kansas, USA, out of multiple offers from UK and USA universities. I am on course to graduate this year (May 2023) with a GPA of 4.0. and the options for my next step are wide open. GLMV Architecture in Kansas City extended my summer internship and offered me a full-time position after graduation. Or I might accept an offer from Kansas State University to study for a Ph.D. in Environmental Design. Abu Dhabi University gave me the skills to succeed in my field, and I am grateful to all the professors and teaching assistants who supported me through my undergraduate and postgraduate journey. I am excited to see what the future holds.
Esraa Abuelrub
Graduate Bachelor of Architecture
My journey at Abu Dhabi University has been nothing short of incredible, and it has played a huge role in shaping who I am today. As a graduate with honors from the Bachelor's program in Mass Communication in 2016, I had the privilege of being a student of some of the most knowledgeable and experienced educators in the field.
The program provided me with a solid foundation in communication theory, and I learned about various forms of media such as print, broadcast, and digital media. This allowed me to pursue my passion for content creation and media, and I was able to start my career as a content creator and presenter.
In 2019, I graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration with a fellowship from Griffith University, Australia. I owe this achievement to the exceptional education I received at Abu Dhabi University.
ADU gave me a platform to develop my skills and knowledge beyond the classroom. As a member of the Media Youth Council, I had the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the media industry, and we developed solutions for various media-related issues in the UAE.
Today, as a content creator and presenter, I owe much of my success to the education, mentorship, and opportunities provided by Abu Dhabi University. I am grateful to the faculty, staff, and fellow students who have supported me throughout my journey.
Shehab Al Hashemi
Mass Communication and MBA Graduate
I was privileged to be taught by an outstanding faculty, providing incredible teaching efforts and support. Without this continuous support and world-class teaching, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish the achievements I’ve always dreamed of. I was able to complete my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in three years due to the flexibility and availability of courses, which allowed me to graduate among the first cohort of students in 2014.
The resources available at ADU provided me with the opportunity to explore modern challenges in the field of conditioning monitoring and opened doors to new challenges. I also worked as a teaching assistant while pursuing my master's degree in mechanical engineering.
Thanks to ADU, I had the opportunity to broaden my academic horizons and learn from some of the best minds in the field. I am currently working as a doctoral researcher on the topic "AI-based condition monitoring of electro-hydraulic systems" at Tampere University, Finland.
Abid Abdul Azeez
Mechanical Engineering Graduate
"I aimed to make a positive impact on ADU during my time here."
"Having worked in different sectors for several years, I realized that law was my true passion. After conducting extensive research to find the best institution to pursue a bachelor’s degree in law, I found Abu Dhabi University to be impressive with its accreditations and world rankings."
"I am receiving the highest standards of education in my program, with excellent facilities and incredibly knowledgeable and supportive professors. The co-curricular activities at ADU have provided me with opportunities to participate in seminars and conferences, enabling me to apply what I have learned in real-world situations on an ongoing basis."
Salama Al Meraikhi
Graduate of the Bachelor of Law (Arabic)
As an alumna of Abu Dhabi University's Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (English) program, I can confidently say that it provided me with the opportunity to learn the best practices in media production for various media platforms. Working with sophisticated equipment such as high-end cameras, lighting, vision mixers, and the audio console in the TV studio was an experience that gave me the confidence to work at both front and back camera in television production. The program helped me discover my true potential and transformed me into someone always ready to accept challenges. My parents were my motivation to succeed; my friends gave me the necessary support; my teachers provided the tools.
Set your goals and make a plan to achieve them!
Nada Ali
Graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (English)
As a current Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering student at ADU, I can confidently say that the university has provided me with countless opportunities for growth and learning, both academically and personally. The faculty and professors have always been dedicated to ensuring that students receive a quality education, as well as inspiring us to push ourselves to new heights.
The supportive community at ADU has helped me to achieve my goals and aspirations, and I am grateful for the guidance and encouragement I have received from everyone involved. Although I will eventually graduate and move on to new endeavors, I know that the experiences and knowledge I have gained at ADU will stay with me throughout my life.
In short, ADU has had a profound impact on my academic journey and personal development, and I am proud to be a part of this exceptional institution.
Sven Ivak
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Student
ADU was one of the most significant stations in my journey. It provided me with ample opportunities to invest my time and energy in various extracurricular activities such as research, competitions, sports, and volunteering. I used to enjoy spending my time on campus using the available facilities. I am immensely grateful for the professors who acted as mentors and provided me with their knowledge and support, helping me identify my goals and achieve them in my career path. As a graduate in Business Administration, I am delighted that my BBA degree is double accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, which is a distinction only 1% of business schools worldwide have achieved.
Sara Kittaneh
Bachelor of Business Administration Graduate
The professors at ADU encourage you to succeed by nurturing your enthusiasm as well as improving your knowledge in the areas of biology, medicine, and engineering. Their doors are always open, and they deliver the classes in such an enjoyable way.
I have really enjoyed my biomedical courses and learned a lot, including about medical devices and how to design and classify them. Because of this, I feel I will be able to make a real difference in the biomedical engineering field and the health industry in general.
State-of-the-art technology is used in all the labs, providing students with an optimum hands-on learning experience. In fact, the Bioimaging Research Lab is affiliated with the University of Louisville's Bioimaging Lab, making it one-of-a-kind in the UAE.
Huda Tarek Sliman
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
“Prevention is better than cure!”
"I'm currently working in health education focusing on giving lifestyle advice to people with type 2 diabetes. As part of my program, I took an internship with the Department of Health and this experience helped me secure this position with Daman shortly after graduation.
ADU has given me so many opportunities. With the encouragement of my professors, I started the Public Health Club and held the position of Club President for a year. Through the Club, we attended numerous events and conferences related to our field, gaining a lot of practical experience along the way.
I've experienced several proud moments during my time at ADU including being honored in the Dean's List for my high GPA. My high point, however, was being appointed as a UAE Public Health Ambassador through the Health Authority Abu Dhabi's (HAAD) Public Health Ambassador Program. This aims to engage communities in healthy life choices which is, I believe, my vocation in life."
Maram Hijjah
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Graduate
Abu Dhabi University brings together international experts fostering global collaboration on Digital Economy and Green Fintech
- 5th International Conference on Organization and Management (ICOM 2023): under the theme ‘Sustainable Organizational Strategies in a Digital Economy’ and International Conference on Sustainable Finance and Green Fintech
H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence will inaugurate two premier international conferences hosted by Abu Dhabi University (ADU), the 5th International Conference on Organization and Management (ICOM 2023) will commence on 22nd until 24th February 2023 and the International Conference on Sustainable Finance and Green Fintech on 23rd and 24th February 2023, taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The conferences come in reflection of ADU’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s sustainability agenda.
Dr. Ali Saeed bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman and Board of Directors member of Abu Dhabi University (ADU), stressed on the importance of the two conferences in contributing to Abu Dhabi's economic development as well as the prosperity of the digital economy. This makes the Emirate in particular and the UAE, in general, a leading hub in digital economy, e-commerce, logistics and other fields that are witnessing high growth rates under the directives of our wise leadership to achieve the UAE’s goals in the educational sector for the next 50 years agenda.
Dr. Bin Harmal pointed that research is one of the key pillars of the University's academic development strategy, hence ADU’s hosting two international conferences specializing in digital economy and green Fintech. The conferences will shed light on these fields and their latest developments in terms of scientific and technical growth which will positively impact the growth of the economy nationally and regionally.
Dr. Bin Harmal explained that the conferences attract a distinguished group of experts, business leaders and executives, in addition to more than 250 research papers from 32 countries across six continents. After the peer review process, 110 papers will be presented during the conference's 22 sessions over three days. Both events seek to foster global collaboration in accelerating innovative solutions to burdens revolving around energy, climate change and other pressing challenges related to sustainability.
Organized by ADU’s College of Business (CoB), both conferences will bring together an esteemed line-up of speakers, academics, practitioners, research and doctoral students to inspire a collective action through series of panel discussions, workshops and presentations. During ICOM 2023, ADU seeks to disseminate transformational knowledge and elevate sustainability among businesses and society. Chaired by Prof. Sherine Farouk, Associate Provost for Academic Projects and Professor of Accounting and Prof. Salam Abdalla, Professor of Management Information System, conference speakers will include, H.E. Dr. Mouza Al Shehhi, Director of the UN Women Liaison Office for the GCC, Mr. Ihsan Zakri Regional Head of Middle East and Africa at AACSB International, Dr. Jörn Bühring, Ignite Innovation program leader, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Design and Prof. Andrew Urquhart, Professor of Finance and Financial Technology Head of the ICMA Centre.
The Conference will additionally work closely with researchers on examining studies focused on organizational sustainability to be published as part of a number of Scopus indexed journals. Full papers submitted to ICOM 2023 will be considered for publication in a number of Scopus indexed journals as the conference is associated with highly ranked academic Q1 and Q2 journals which will provide participants with publication opportunities. Additionally, a Best Paper Award will be presented by the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management and the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights.
The conference will feature a workshop titled "Women Empowerment: Key for Sustainable Organizations," which is organized by UN-Women and will be led by Dr. Maya Rmeity, Communication and Coordination and Women Empowerment Consultant at UN Women, and Mrs. Hiba El Jardali, Programme Lead for Entrepreneurship and Gender Responsive Procurement at UN Women. In addition, there will be a "meet the editor" session with Professor Brian Lucey, Editor in Chief of the International Review of Financial Analysis and the International Review of Economics and Finance, as well as with Professor Samuel Vigne, Editor in Chief of Finance Research Letters.
The conferences will also be attended by the University’s leadership, faculty members and students including ADU’s Chancellor, Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Prof. Thomas J.Hochstettler ADU’s Provost and Prof. Philip Hamill Associate Provost for Research and Academic Development, at ADU.
Professor Ghassan Aouad, Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University (ADU), said: “Under the directives of the UAE’s leadership, the UAE continues to lead an exemplary model for environment conservation and resource management. In line with the nation’s sustainability agenda, ADU is proud to host two leading conferences that tap onto the different aspects related to sustainability to open doors for discussion with experts in the field. As an academic institution, at the core of similar events is our will to foster sustainable solutions and drive innovation at the global level, as we collectively envision a better and more sustainability tomorrow for generations to come.”
Prof. Barry O’Mahony, College of Business Dean at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) said: “The University has been on a never-ending developmental journey, seeking to provide students and faculty members with access to outstanding resources and facilities that are geared towards impactful and transferable research which will influence our community and beyond. We at ADU are dedicated to investing in scientific research opportunities that encourages innovation and creative thinking on our campus.”
With focus on sustainable financing, the International Conference on Sustainable Finance and Green Fintech seeks to evaluate the current issues affecting and shaping the evolution of the financial services sector. During the conference, ADU will support in the publishing of distinguished research papers tackling emerging issues in Green Fintech, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and more. The Conference aims to exchange knowledge and expertise with industry leaders to set the stage for a sustainable future for generations to come. The best submissions for the International Conference on Sustainable Finance and Green Fintech will have the option to be published in a Special Issue of Finance Research Letters and the International Review of Economics and Finance.
ADU is a multi-campus university in the UAE, which provides an engaging learning environment, quality education, and qualifications that are respected globally, and prepare the students to be the leaders of tomorrow and keep pace with technology.