• Employees from more than 46 ministries and federal agencies to benefit from flexible access to UD Center for Executive Development
  • Government employees will also qualify for 20% discounts on fees for accredited undergraduate and graduate programs
  • University of Dubai students given opportunities for internships and work placements within Government

Dubai, October 5, 2013

The University of Dubai (UD) has been specifically selected by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) to provide Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs for Government employees from 46 Federal Agencies within its Center for Executive Development. Employees will be able to benefit from lower fees for the Universitys internationally accredited bachelor and master programs. The agreement will also provide a series of job placements and internship opportunities for University of Dubai students within the relevant Government departments.

In the presence of The Minister of Education and Chairman of FAHR, His Excellency Humaid Al Qatami, The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Awar, Director General of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources, and Dr. Eesa Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai, at a ceremony which took place on October 3, 2013 in Dubai.

Under this agreement, FAHR will work closely with the University and its Center for Executive Development (CED) to develop programs which will optimize the skill sets of Government employees within leadership, management, finance and accounting, and human resources. All courses are in line with internationally recognized education quality standards as the University of Dubais College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computing and Information Systems is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (CAC-ABET).

University of Dubai students given opportunities for internships within 46 ministries and federal entities to help them develop skills in management, accounting and finance, human resources, general admin, marketing, IT, and soft skills such as leadership. In return, government employees looking to enhance their own skill set will be able to take advantage of a 20% discount on internationally accredited executive training programs, bachelor and master degree programs in Business and Information Technology through the University of Dubai.

University of Dubai President Dr. Eesa Bastaki thanked FAHR for the chance to work with them as part of this mutually beneficial relationship and said: The University of Dubai was established by Dubai Chamber in 1997 with the mission to provide quality higher education and executive development training while FAHR aims to provide the very best skills development for Government. The mutual interests shared by both parties forms the basis for a far reaching partnership which will bring benefits to both sides. Government employees keen to improve their skill sets will have flexible access to our renowned Executive Development programs while our students will benefit from access to work placements that will materially enhance their understanding of business and administration. The University of Dubai has built its reputation through knowledge and innovation and we proudly continue to do so through this partnership with the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources.

In addition to academic programs, the agreement allows the University to conduct research for ministries and federal government entities, as it has previously done for private companies, and UD students will be have the opportunity to attend events with guest speakers within the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources. The Universitys highly quality programs, strong affiliation with Dubai Chamber and close ties to the business community make it an ideal preferred knowledge partner.

Dr. Bastaki closed his presentation by saying, we are a student-centered university and the UAE students, citizens, visitors, and employees are all in our eyes, the UAE is in our eyes, Dubai is in our eyes, and we are at the heart of Dubai.

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About University of Dubai:
The University of Dubai (UD) is one of the leading higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates offering a Bachelor and Master degree in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science degree in Computing and Information Systems and a Master of Science degree in Information Systems Management. Licensed nationally by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UD became the FIRST University in Dubai to hold the AACSB international accreditation in 2009 and the FIRST University in the UAE to hold the ABET-CAC accreditation for its Computing and Information Systems (BS) program in 2006. The AACSB accreditation makes the University of Dubai part of an elite group in which only 5% of the worlds business schools are a part. UD delivers a premium education aided by a team of professors with extensive experience in their respective disciplines. The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry founded UD in 1997 to prepare generations with the tools to become world leaders. Visit our website at www.ud.ac.ae or call +971 4 207 2787 for more information.

About AACSB International:
AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), founded in 1916, is an association of more than 1,350 educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations in 85 countries and territories. AACSB's mission is to advance quality management education worldwide through accreditation, thought leadership, and value-added services. As the premier accreditation body for institutions offering undergraduate, master's, and doctorate degrees in business and accounting, the association also conducts a wide array of conferences and seminar programs at locations throughout the world. AACSB's global headquarters is located in Tampa, Florida, USA and its Asia Pacific headquarters is located in Singapore. For more information, please visit www.aacsb.edu.

About ABET:
ABET is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET accredits over 3,100 programs at more than 670 colleges and universities in 24 countries. ABET provides specialized, programmatic accreditation that evaluates an individual program of study, rather than evaluating an institution as a whole. ABET accreditation, which is voluntary and achieved through a peer review process, provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which the program prepares its students.

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Press Release 2013