Senior Lecturer at The British University in Dubai Opens the Forum on Innovation and Business

Dubai, UAE - 7 September 2004. Procurement strategy is key to the success of any project. In today's competitive business environment project managers need to deliver solutions that meet and, sometimes, exceed customer expectations. Dr. Mohammed Dulaimi, Senior Lecturer at the British University in Dubai (BUiD) will be talking about innovation in project management at the next BUiD Open Lecture on Wednesday September 8^th, 6-7pm, Dr. Dulaimi's talk will focus on how understanding the dynamics of innovation can be a guide as to how projects can be most effectively procured.

"Currently many projects suffer from the lack of co-operation between organizations that has lead to projects becoming battlefields between different companies and individuals" said Dr Dulaimi. "In the lecture I will discuss the concept of innovation and its relevance to project procurement. In particular, I will present some ideas as to how to motivate the different companies on the project to integrate into a cohesive and effective team".

BUiD's Open Lecture series is being held as part of the University's opening celebratory activities. A new lecture will be held every evening (except Friday) from now through September 20^th. The lecture series, given by BUiD's academic staff of internationally experienced researchers, will feature the latest developments and research relevant to the UAE in areas such as Informatics, Project Management and Education.

For more details on BUiD Open Days and the Open Lecture Series contact BUiD on +971.4.391.3633 or visit the University website at www.buid.ac.ae

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About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first research-based university. The university was established to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognised British standards as reflected in its partnership with The University of Edinburgh, The University of Birmingham and The University of Manchester Institute of Science (UMIST). Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national research assessment that signifies research of international standard.

The not-for-profit university will offer full and part time masters degree programmes and Continuing Professional Development courses in Informatics, Engineering and Education starting from September 2004.

BUiD's Masters programmes in Informatics, Project Management and Education have received Accreditation Eligibility Status from The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Commission for Academic Accreditation.

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 managed by a provisional council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Emirates Group recently announced its support for the University by partnering through a financial contribution.

For inquiries call BUiD on +971.4.391.3633.