Abu Dhabi University Students Showcase Innovative Interior Design Projects at INDEX 2018

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, concluded its third outing at INDEX, the UAE’s premier interior design exhibition. ADU students showcased their innovative interior design work in three-dimensional scale models, and creative furniture designs.

Students from the Department of Architecture and Design at ADU’s College of Engineering competed in the INDEX Student Challenge that tested the contestants’ ability to design items using waste materials.

Dr Sadeka Abdel Shakour, Assistant Professor of Furniture and Interior Design at ADU’s College of Engineering, said: “Our participation in INDEX 2018 is in line with our efforts to promote the work of our students at various exhibitions and events in the UAE and abroad. In addition, it aligns with our objective to provide a holistic learning environment that develops the students’ scientific, intellectual, and artistic capabilities.”

She added: “At ADU, it is our ongoing endeavor to expand the knowledge base of our students through participating in important industry events or hosting seminars and forums in conjunction with leading researchers, practitioners, and decision makers, who share their experiences, best practices, and case studies. Such thought sessions provide our students with invaluable practical exposure in their chosen fields of study.”

As part of its mission to provide academic and training programs that address the requirements of the labor market, ADU offers a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design program across its three campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. All ADU degree programs have received accreditation from the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and other relevant international bodies.

Running from March 26 to 29 at Dubai World Trade Centre, INDEX 2018 convened 1,000 exhibitors including architects, interior designers, developers and procurement professionals, and attracted more than 30,000 trade visitors and members of the public.

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About Abu Dhabi University (ADU)

Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized university for quality education and applied research that fosters academic excellence and continued growth, was established in 2003, three years after a charter for the university as a key driver of socio-economic growth, was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region.

At its campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Dubai, ADU’s mission is to go beyond educating students and to contribute in strengthening the UAE’s global position as a progressive and innovative nation through its internationally competitive programs, world-class faculty, and educational resources. The University aims to hone the creative talent, critical thinking and leadership skills of the nation’s youth and empower them to become global leaders and lifelong learners.

Striving towards educational excellence, ADU is the first university in the country to receive the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award in 2010 and the first private higher education institution in the UAE and the GCC region to receive an international academic accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). ADU’s College of Business Administration holds international accreditations from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the prestigious EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). In addition, its College of Engineering has earned the accreditation of the world renowned Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET.

Dedicated to achieving excellence on all international academic levels, ADU is ranked in the top 2.8% of universities worldwide in the prestigious Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Universities Ranking, scoring third on the “International Faculty Index” for its faculty’s diverse cultural backgrounds, and ninth on the “International Student Index” for its international student body. Moreover, ADU also ranked in QS’s top 150 leading institutions under 50 years, and in the top 7 of all private young universities in the world, the top 3 of all private young universities in the Arab World, and the top 16 of all private universities around the world.

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