March 25, 2013, Dubai, UAE -- Around 150 Emirati and international students, from universities and colleges around the world representing more than 43 countries, attended on the 2nd Day of Insight Dubai Conference 2013, a lecture about inheritance and Shari'ah Islamic law by Mr. Ammar Shams, Regional Head of Corporate Sustainability HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Dubai.
Mr. Shams, who has a Masters in International and Comparative Legal Studies from University of London, specializing in Islamic Law, has a keen interest in education and appears as a guest lecturer and teacher in various academic institutions throughout the UAE, including the Higher Colleges of Technology.
The annual conference which is sponsored by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, Dubai and organized the Higher Colleges of Technology-Dubai (HCT-Dubai), gave participants the opportunity to discuss controversial issues and to participate in a courtroom simulation, based on a case study.
Haya Bin Mutlaq, HCT-Dubai Business Faculty and Co-Chair of Insight Dubai Conference said, "During Insight Dubai we tend to present Shari'ah Islamic Law in a very simplified manner for the international participants to allow them understand how it functions. This year, the focus was on Inheritance."
The 2nd day of Insight Dubai concluded with an introduction to the culture and history of the UAE through a cultural walking tour of the Bastakia and an abra ride to Heritage Village, where the students enjoyed a traditional Arabic meal together.
Insight Dubai conference is hosted annually by HCT-Dubai and brings together young women from all over the world to discuss and exchange knowledge on women's issues.
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Founded in 1988 with four colleges, the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) have grown to be the largest of the higher educational institutions in the UAE, gaining a well-respected reputation for innovative learning. More than 18,000 students attend 17 modern men's and women's campuses in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah and the western region cities of Madinat Zayed and Ruwais.
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