Dubai, UAE - The British University in Dubai hosted the Green Forum to celebrate the success of a university-industry-government collaboration in a study trip to Scandinavia and discuss the feasibility of applying innovative green concepts in the UAE. The trip was organized by BUiD and supported by Al Maktoum Foundation, ENOC, Alkhaleej Sugar, Al Habtoor, and Alrostomani. The Green Forum was attended by senior representatives of the sponsors, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, TECOM, RTA, and Atkins.
Professor Abdullah Alshamsi, BUiD Vice Chancellor, welcomed the returning participants and expressed the University's gratitude to the sponsors. He added, "BUiD's involvement in sustainability started in 2006 with the launch of our MSc. Sustainable Design of the Built Environment, and continues to the present day with a range of new programmes and academic activities. BUiD has always been at the forefront of the nationwide efforts to advance the cause of sustainability and we are very proud to have organized the trip to Scandinavia".
University Council Member, H.E. Mirza Al Sayegh, Director of the Office of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Board Member of the Al Maktoum Foundation, praised BUiD's efforts in organizing this most important trip and endorsed attempts to reach out to other countries' experiences to benefit from their know-how.
Eng. Eisa Maidoor, Deputy Director General of Dubai Municipality had served as delegation leader and gave a brief presentation on the gains in experience and knowledge of participants and proposed recommendations for advancing sustainability practices with respect to environmental, social and economic development. In particular he recommended setting performance standards for urban development, developing an integrated public transportation network, the use of clean energy, and the central role of education in advancing awareness of sustainability.
The delegation gave presentations under the headings of urban planning, transportations, waste management and energy in which they key issues such as global warming, climate change, alternatives to fossil fuel, national energy security, the environmental impact of transportation, and the need for proper urban planning taking into consideration improved energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. The impact of waste on the environment, the use of waste as a source of energy, and the implementation of waste management were also discussed.
The success of this trip is a testament to BUiD's willingness to encourage knowledge and show its commitment in supporting the Green Agenda in the UAE.
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About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) was established in 2003 to be the Middle East's leading research-based postgraduate university, facilitating world-class education, training and research. It provides an important and growing community and resource for young professionals, leading academics, corporate managers and aspiring leaders of all description.
BUiD located in Dubai International Academic City, a truly local university, is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education- Higher Education affairs and internationally (NARIC)recognised for its top quality education, which is on par with British standards thanks to its association with UK-based universities including the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University, and the University of Glasgow.
BUiD offers full and part-time research based Masters Degree programmes, PG Diplomas and Certificates; the regions first accredited Doctorate in Education and the PhD in Project Management, Ph D in Architecture & Sustainable Built Environment, and PhD in Computer Science and recently PhD in Business Management. Masters programmes and Post Graduate Diplomas in: Education, Finance and Banking, Human Resource Management, Informatics (Knowledge and Data Management), IT Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Systems Engineering, Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, Sustainable Design of the Built Environment , Intelligent Building Design and Automation, Business Administration(MBA),Structural Engineering and Engineering Management.
The non-profit university has attracted academic experts to develop regionally tailored programmes, in which they extend and challenge the boundaries of knowledge, understanding and research.
BUiD works in collaboration with leading organization and institutions including Atkins, Emirates Green Building Council, , the federal Ministry of Education, government and associated bodies Human Resource Forums agencies for Academic and professional development across the UAE's public and private sectors.
The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is governed by a Council under the chancellorship of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
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