https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news English UAEU News Feed en-us Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:52:08 +0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/december/cos_agreement.shtml The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and the Department of Innovative Engineering at the University of Salento (Italy) have signed Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:03:00 +0400 cos uaeu UAEU and the University of Salento Sign Cooperation Agreement The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and the Department of Innovative Engineering at the University of Salento (Italy) have signed http://www.aacsb.edu/blog/2017/december/international-volunteer-day Rihab Mohd Osman Khalifa, Director, Emirates Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (EILOA), United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 10:58:00 +0400 cbe AACSB Celebrates International Volunteer Day by Sharing Volunteer Voices https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/december/phd_ahmed.shtml The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) approved a Ph.D dissertation on, 'Newsroom Convergence in Print and Online Media: Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:35:00 +0400 CHSS uaeu UAEU Ph.D dissertation on Newsroom Convergence in UAE Print and Online Media is Approved The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) approved a Ph.D dissertation on, ‘Newsroom Convergence in Print and Online Media: https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/be/smart.shtml Mr. Zulfiqar Muhammad Aslam, MIS and CBE faculty is working on an IoT (Internet of Things) cloud platform model with M2M (machine to machine) integration known as Smart - OASIS (Organic Food Authorization, Supervision and Inspection System). Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 11 Dec 2017 10:08:00 +0400 cbe Smart - OASIS (Organic Food Authorization, Supervision and Inspection System) an IoT Cloud Platform Model with M2M Integration Mr. Zulfiqar Muhammad Aslam, MIS and CBE faculty is working on an IoT (Internet of Things) cloud platform model with M2M (machine to machine) integration known as Smart - OASIS (Organic Food Authorization, Supervision and Inspection System). https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/december/drone_tech.shtml The scope of a pioneering drone technology project at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) could be extended to support crowd control and increase safety at major events. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:37:00 +0400 cit uaeu UAEU drone technology team widen focus to providing crowd-control support from the air The scope of a pioneering drone technology project at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) could be extended to support crowd control and increase safety at major events. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/december/research_robotarm.shtml A pioneering 3D-printed assistive wearable robotic arm created by a research team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) - designed to help stroke sufferers regain their muscle strength and their confidence, and recover more quickly - is to be showcased to a global tech audience. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:29:00 +0400 cit research uaeu UAEU’s smart assistive wearable robot arm for stroke patients to be placed in spotlight at international conference A pioneering 3D-printed assistive wearable robotic arm created by a research team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) - designed to help stroke sufferers regain their muscle strength and their confidence, and recover more quickly - is to be showcased to a global tech audience. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/december/research_weather.shtml New insights into the changing climate of the UAE have been produced by a research team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) - including the fact that some parts of the country are seeing "significantly" more rain. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:21:58 +0400 research cfa uaeu Weather-watching research at UAEU provides fresh analysis of changes in the Abu Dhabi climate New insights into the changing climate of the UAE have been produced by a research team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) – including the fact that some parts of the country are seeing “significantly” more rain. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/december/researchmango.shtml Mango-growers around the world - including those in the UAE - could be helped in their efforts to combat a disease that threatens to ravage their crops through new research produced by a team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:19:00 +0400 research cos uaeu Mango-growers around the world – including those in the UAE – could be helped in their efforts to combat a disease that threatens to ravage their crops through new research produced by a team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Mango-growers around the world – including those in the UAE – could be helped in their efforts to combat a disease that threatens to ravage their crops through new research produced by a team at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/december/solarenr.shtml The waters of the UAE may have the potential to provide a new source of clean energy for the nation and enable it to develop its salt-exporting industry, research conducted at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has claimed. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:11:45 +0400 research eng uaeu Solar ponds could provide UAE with new energy and industry, UAEU research finds The waters of the UAE may have the potential to provide a new source of clean energy for the nation and enable it to develop its salt-exporting industry, research conducted at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has claimed. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/cfaresearch.shtml A research team from the College of Food and Agriculture (CFA) at the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) has discovered a new fungus, with beneficial properties, known as Dominilia Emiratia. It is a species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi live in plant roots and protect the host from disease, dehydration and tough weather conditions. The discovery was made while evaluating micro-organic life in the sands around Sweihan in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The research team published these finding in 'Botany', an international journal. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 10:08:00 +0400 research featured cfa uaeu UAEU Research Team Discovers New Fungus: Dominikia Emiratia A research team from the College of Food and Agriculture (CFA) at the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) has discovered a new fungus, with beneficial properties, known as Dominilia Emiratia. It is a species of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. These fungi live in plant roots and protect the host from disease, dehydration and tough weather conditions. The discovery was made while evaluating micro-organic life in the sands around Sweihan in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The research team published these finding in ‘Botany’, an international journal. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/december/politic_lec.shtml The 6th Political Awareness Forum for University Students was held on Monday, 27th November 2017. Its aim was to explore the role of the Federal National Council (FNC) in boosting UAE diplomacy. Under the theme of 'UAE Parliamentary Diplomacy' the forum was organized by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:09:00 +0400 uaeu The 6th Political Awareness Forum for University Students Explores the FNC’s Role in Boosting UAE Diplomacy The 6th Political Awareness Forum for University Students was held on Monday, 27th November 2017. Its aim was to explore the role of the Federal National Council (FNC) in boosting UAE diplomacy. Under the theme of ‘UAE Parliamentary Diplomacy’ the forum was organized by the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/master_cos.shtml The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) has approved three MA theses in Chemistry and Biology. The first thesis was entitled, 'A Study of Y-chromosome STR Markers in the United Arab Emirates Population.' It was a Molecular Biology paper and by Tareq Ahmed. The study, which is the first of its kind in the UAE and wider Arab world, examined Y-chromosome polymorphism in Arab males in the UAE population. It also looked at the forensic parameters of 27 Y-STR loci in the same population. This included seven rapidly mutating loci (RM Y-STRs) which help to discriminate between closely related and unrelated males. Professor Rabah Iratni, the supervisor of the project, expressed his pleasure at the innovative nature of the study. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:47:57 +0400 cos uaeu Three MA Theses Approved in College of Science The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) has approved three MA theses in Chemistry and Biology. The first thesis was entitled, ‘A Study of Y-chromosome STR Markers in the United Arab Emirates Population.’ It was a Molecular Biology paper and by Tareq Ahmed. The study, which is the first of its kind in the UAE and wider Arab world, examined Y-chromosome polymorphism in Arab males in the UAE population. It also looked at the forensic parameters of 27 Y-STR loci in the same population. This included seven rapidly mutating loci (RM Y-STRs) which help to discriminate between closely related and unrelated males. Professor Rabah Iratni, the supervisor of the project, expressed his pleasure at the innovative nature of the study. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/ed/congratulates.shtml The College of Education Congratulates Dr. Adeeb Jarrah, a faculty of Mathematics Education for receiving the best presenter award at the International Conference on Teaching, Education and Learning Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 26 Nov 2017 09:50:00 +0400 cedu Congratulates! Best Paper Presenter The College of Education Congratulates Dr. Adeeb Jarrah, a faculty of Mathematics Education for receiving the best presenter award at the International Conference on Teaching, Education and Learning https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/en/success.shtml A UAEU graduate who has returned to the university for the next stage of her academic journey is at the cutting-edge of a project that could open up new technological horizons for the aviation industry. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:08:00 +0400 coe UAEU Masters student is at the forefront of groundbreaking aviation technology A UAEU graduate who has returned to the university for the next stage of her academic journey is at the cutting-edge of a project that could open up new technological horizons for the aviation industry. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/en/medicine_breakthrough.shtml The process of making medicine from microalgae - and potentially developing new treatments for some of the world's most serious diseases - could be boosted through a new discovery by an international research partnership that includes UAEU scientists. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:51:00 +0400 coe UAEU research collaboration unlocks potential new medicine breakthrough The process of making medicine from microalgae – and potentially developing new treatments for some of the world’s most serious diseases – could be boosted through a new discovery by an international research partnership that includes UAEU scientists. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/en/car_charging.shtml Channeling the power of the sun toward the road is the key to a project developed by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students that aims to provide a new method for allowing electric cars to run for longer distances. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 12 Mar 2017 11:35:00 +0400 coe Car-charging technology developed by UAEU students helps to drive sustainability Channeling the power of the sun toward the road is the key to a project developed by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students that aims to provide a new method for allowing electric cars to run for longer distances. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/en/save_energy.shtml Agricultural waste is being used by scientists at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to create a new material that could prevent buildings from leaking energy and help to make the nation cleaner and greener. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 12 Mar 2017 11:12:00 +0400 coe UAEU Scientists Have Developed A System To Use Waste Product to Save Energy And Go Green https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/sc/ground_water.shtml The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University successfully launched the first phase of groundwater radioactivity mapping in the country on Tuesday December 6, 2016, in the presence of the Dean of the College of Science, Professor Ahmed Murad, the scientific research team, faculty members, and the college community. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0400 cos UAEU College of Science first in region to launch groundwater reservoir radioactive isotopes distribution map The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University successfully launched the first phase of groundwater radioactivity mapping in the country on Tuesday December 6, 2016, in the presence of the Dean of the College of Science, Professor Ahmed Murad, the scientific research team, faculty members, and the college community. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/sc/kideny.shtml Scientists at United Arab Emirates University are working on a new test to help detect kidney disease in humans. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:12:00 +0400 cos New Test To Detect Early-Stage Kidney Disease Being Developed at UAEU Scientists at United Arab Emirates University are working on a new test to help detect kidney disease in humans. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/fa/diet_defining.shtml A new online nutrition tool that can help health leaders to get their teeth into the relationship between diet and chronic disease is being developed Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:45:00 +0400 cfa UAEU student’s diet-defining tool aims to give food for thought A new online nutrition tool that can help health leaders to get their teeth into the relationship between diet and chronic disease is being developed https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/fa/food_health.shtml Research led by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has produced new insights into how traditional Emirati foods affect blood sugar levels, with the aim of helping to encourage healthy eating and provide dietary guidance. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0400 cfa UAEU Research Project Gets Its Teeth Into Food Health Research led by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has produced new insights into how traditional Emirati foods affect blood sugar levels, with the aim of helping to encourage healthy eating and provide dietary guidance. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/r17.shtml Essential Oil Business Will Be Given A Boost With New Database To encourage more research and new discoveries in essential oils, a new database has been developed in the UAE to profile the country's aromatic plant species. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 22 Nov 2017 09:30:48 +0400 https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/it/drone.shtml Groundbreaking drone technology being developed at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is making use of an increasingly interconnected world to potentially help save the lives of disaster victims. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 22 Nov 2017 09:15:09 +0400 https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/it/happiness.shtml Groundbreaking big-data research produced by the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) suggests that, when it comes to keeping employees, it's less important for them to be happy - and more important for them to feel they are liked. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 22 Nov 2017 09:07:46 +0400 https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/r21.shtml Scientists at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are creating a hi-tech robot designed to mimic human movements - resembling something from epic sci-fi movie Avatar. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 23 Nov 2017 08:52:00 +0400 cit research uaeu UAEU Scientists Develops High-Tech ‘Avatar’ Robot to Bring a New Dimension to Robotics Scientists at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are creating a hi-tech robot designed to mimic human movements - resembling something from epic sci-fi movie Avatar. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/mariamg.shtml Opportunities for the UAE's most exceptional students to gain the education that allows them to maximize their potential have improved but must still go further, according to research conducted by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) graduate who has become an educational thought-leader. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:48:32 +0400 cedu uaeu UAEU graduate and expert on ‘gifted education’ outlines how talents of the nation’s elite students can be nurtured Opportunities for the UAE’s most exceptional students to gain the education that allows them to maximize their potential have improved but must still go further, according to research conducted by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) graduate who has become an educational thought-leader. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/coe-solar.shtml The waters of the UAE may have the potential to provide a new source of clean energy for the nation and enable it to develop its salt-exporting industry, research conducted at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has claimed. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:42:56 +0400 research coe uaeu Solar ponds could provide UAE with new energy and industry, UAEU research finds The waters of the UAE may have the potential to provide a new source of clean energy for the nation and enable it to develop its salt-exporting industry, research conducted at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has claimed. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/conf25.shtml The 25th Conference on Contemporary Trends in the Justice System will be organized by the College of Law at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) from the 13th of November. It will be held at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium and is a two-day conference for both national and international delegates. It is one of several conferences arranged by the College of Law in order to discuss legal issues in the UAE. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:33:43 +0400 uaeu The 25th Conference on the Contemporary Trends in the Justice System set to launch on 13th November The 25th Conference on Contemporary Trends in the Justice System will be organized by the College of Law at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) from the 13th of November. It will be held at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium and is a two-day conference for both national and international delegates. It is one of several conferences arranged by the College of Law in order to discuss legal issues in the UAE. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/cgs/wetex.shtml The College of Graduate Studies at the United Arab Emirates University participated in WETEX 2017 Noura Al Dhaheri Mon, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0400 cgs WETEX The College of Graduate Studies at the United Arab Emirates University participated in WETEX 2017 https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/cgs/exhibition.shtml The College of Graduate Studies at the United Arab Emirates University participated in NAJAH exhibition 2017, Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 25 Oct 2017 12:55:00 +0400 cgs NAJAH Exhibition The College of Graduate Studies at the United Arab Emirates University participated in NAJAH exhibition 2017, https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/cosmars.shtml The College of Science at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in cooperation with the UAE Space Agency and the Space Research Centre organized a one day mini-symposium called, 'Probing the Environment of Mars: the Past, Present and Future of Our Next Door Neighbor in Space', on Thursday 9th November. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:40:35 +0400 cos uaeu The College of Science Organizes a One Day Mini-Symposium on Mars The College of Science at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in cooperation with the UAE Space Agency and the Space Research Centre organized a one day mini-symposium called, ‘Probing the Environment of Mars: the Past, Present and Future of Our Next Door Neighbor in Space’, on Thursday 9th November. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/masscom.shtml The Mass Communications Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) held a session on Computational Social Sciences on 2nd November, at UAEU. The session was delivered by Professor Jonathan Zhu, the founder of a data-mining laboratory in the College of Mass Communications at the City University of Hong Kong. Dr. Mohammed Musa, head of the Mass Communications Department and faculty all attended the event. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:02:57 +0400 CHSS uaeu Mass Communications Department hosts a Computational Social Science session The Mass Communications Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) held a session on Computational Social Sciences on 2nd November, at UAEU. The session was delivered by Professor Jonathan Zhu, the founder of a data-mining laboratory in the College of Mass Communications at the City University of Hong Kong. Dr. Mohammed Musa, head of the Mass Communications Department and faculty all attended the event. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/cedunews.shtml The College of Education at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education organized a seminar to 'Unite against Bullying' on Sunday, 29th October, 2017. It was held in the Crescent Building at UAEU. The seminar was attended by Professor Bernard Oliver, Dean of the College of Education; Professor Salah Al Hosani, Head of the Community Partnerships Department at the Ministry of Education; Professor Ahmed Al Najar, Head of the Psychology Department, Dr. Sara Al Ali from the Curriculum Department and a number of experts in the field of education. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:53:00 +0400 cedu uaeu The College of Education organizes a seminar to ‘Unite against Bullying’ The College of Education at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education organized a seminar to ‘Unite against Bullying’ on Sunday, 29th October, 2017. It was held in the Crescent Building at UAEU. The seminar was attended by Professor Bernard Oliver, Dean of the College of Education; Professor Salah Al Hosani, Head of the Community Partnerships Department at the Ministry of Education; Professor Ahmed Al Najar, Head of the Psychology Department, Dr. Sara Al Ali from the Curriculum Department and a number of experts in the field of education. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/seminar.shtml The College of Law at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a seminar entitled 'Contemporary Trends in Corporate Governance' on Monday 30th October, 2017 in the IT Building at UAEU. Professor Mohammed Hassan, Dean of the College of Law and a number of academic and law experts were in attendance. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:49:46 +0400 uaeu col The College of Law organizes a seminar on Contemporary Trends in Corporate Governance The College of Law at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a seminar entitled ‘Contemporary Trends in Corporate Governance’ on Monday 30th October, 2017 in the IT Building at UAEU. Professor Mohammed Hassan, Dean of the College of Law and a number of academic and law experts were in attendance. https://www.thenational.ae/uae/government/the-right-skill-set-and-family-support-encourage-emirati-students-to-start-businesses-study-1.672820 Most young Emirati adults still aspire to work in the public sector but academic Dr Noora Al Saiqal has investigated what factors might persuade them to consider becoming self-made entrepreneurs. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 06 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0400 cbe The right skill set and family support encourage Emirati students to start businesses: study Most young Emirati adults still aspire to work in the public sector but academic Dr Noora Al Saiqal has investigated what factors might persuade them to consider becoming self-made entrepreneurs. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/flagday.shtml The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) celebrated UAE Flag Day on Thursday 2nd November, 2017 in front of the crescent building. The flag raising ceremony was attended by the UAEU Vice President, other leaders, staff and also students. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 05 Nov 2017 13:37:00 +0400 uaeu UAEU Celebrates UAE Flag Day The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) celebrated UAE Flag Day on Thursday 2nd November, 2017 in front of the crescent building. The flag raising ceremony was attended by the UAEU Vice President, other leaders, staff and also students. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/newmethod.shtml Pioneering techniques designed to detect whether Arabic text is being reused online - and help to identify plagiarism - have been developed by a graduate student at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:22:33 +0400 cit uaeu New model for identifying reuse and plagiarism of Arabic text created by UAEU student Pioneering techniques designed to detect whether Arabic text is being reused online – and help to identify plagiarism – have been developed by a graduate student at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/november/globalresearch.shtml Groundbreaking research conducted by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and a public health science program at one of the world's leading universities has identified the need to provide psychological trauma sufferers in the Arab world with better treatment through awareness and training programs. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:17:00 +0400 research uaeu CMHS Global research collaboration at UAEU opens up new insight into trauma treatment in the Arab world Groundbreaking research conducted by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and a public health science program at one of the world’s leading universities has identified the need to provide psychological trauma sufferers in the Arab world with better treatment through awareness and training programs. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/cosexpert.shtml The College of Science (CoS) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) hosted the Gulf Expert Meeting on Water Harvesting and Ground Water on Thursday 26th October, 2017 in the Crescent Building at UAEU. The meeting was attended by Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the CoS and a member of UAE Council of Scientists; Professor Abdul Aziz Al Tarbaq from King Saud University, Drs. Ali Al Maktoomi and Anwar Kasyouf from Sultan Qaboos University, and Professor Mohsen Sharif, the Director of UAEU National Water Center. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 08:17:00 +0400 cos uaeu The College of Science Hosts the GCC Dams Experts Meeting The College of Science (CoS) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) hosted the Gulf Expert Meeting on Water Harvesting and Ground Water on Thursday 26th October, 2017 in the Crescent Building at UAEU. The meeting was attended by Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the CoS and a member of UAE Council of Scientists; Professor Abdul Aziz Al Tarbaq from King Saud University, Drs. Ali Al Maktoomi and Anwar Kasyouf from Sultan Qaboos University, and Professor Mohsen Sharif, the Director of UAEU National Water Center. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/hs/drone.shtml Potential ways of using drone technology to benefit research and education in the UAE, and foster a love of scientific discovery among more students, have been outlined by researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0400 CHSS UAEU research identifies how drone technology could spark students’ interest in research and foster new skills Potential ways of using drone technology to benefit research and education in the UAE, and foster a love of scientific discovery among more students, have been outlined by researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/end_associationuni.shtml Professor Ali Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), received Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary General Elect of the Association of Arab Universities, in his office at the United Arab Emirates University to congratulate him on his election as Secretary General of the AAU. Dr. Al Nuaimi praised the new Secretary General's experience in the field of higher education. This vast experience will prove useful in the further development of the AAU's endeavors in both education and research. Dr. Salama expressed his gratitude to Dr. Al Nuaimi and UAEU for their hospitality in arranging the 50th conference. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:34:00 +0400 uaeu The Association of Arab Universities (AAU) Closes its 50th Conference Professor Ali Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), received Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, Secretary General Elect of the Association of Arab Universities, in his office at the United Arab Emirates University to congratulate him on his election as Secretary General of the AAU. Dr. Al Nuaimi praised the new Secretary General’s experience in the field of higher education. This vast experience will prove useful in the further development of the AAU’s endeavors in both education and research. Dr. Salama expressed his gratitude to Dr. Al Nuaimi and UAEU for their hospitality in arranging the 50th conference. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/zoo-.shtml The College of Food and Agriculture (CFA) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized an open day recently to introduce students to their programs and activities. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:54:42 +0400 cfa uaeu A Garden and a Zoo Coming to UAEU The College of Food and Agriculture (CFA) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized an open day recently to introduce students to their programs and activities. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/research-mars.shtml Three Emirati students are being trained to support the UAE's goal of unlocking the secrets of Mars, through a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) project designed to produce greater insight into the Red Planet. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 13:07:00 +0400 cit research featured uaeu UAEU project aims to uncover Mars mysteries and support Emirati mission to a distant world Three Emirati students are being trained to support the UAE’s goal of unlocking the secrets of Mars, through a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) project designed to produce greater insight into the Red Planet. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/be/morgan.shtml Morgan International and CBE host a number of student challenges Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:03:28 +0400 cbe Morgan International and CBE host a number of student challenges Morgan International and CBE host a number of student challenges https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/cos_workshop.shtml The Dubai Press Club hosted their fourth workshop - as part of the Scientific Journalist Program - at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). The workshop was on 'Water and Food Security' and was attended by journalists specializing in Science and Technology from local and Arabic language newspapers in the UAE. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:41:54 +0400 cos uaeu The College of Science Hosts the Fourth Workshop on ‘The Scientific Journalist’ The Dubai Press Club hosted their fourth workshop – as part of the Scientific Journalist Program - at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). The workshop was on ‘Water and Food Security’ and was attended by journalists specializing in Science and Technology from local and Arabic language newspapers in the UAE. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/50golden.shtml The Golden Jubilee Conference of the Association of Arab Universities (AAU) was officially opened at the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) on Monday, 23rd October. The two-day conference Chancellors and Vice Chancellors from various Arab universities. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:39:17 +0400 uaeu Golden Jubilee Conference of the Association of Arab Universities at UAEU The Golden Jubilee Conference of the Association of Arab Universities (AAU) was officially opened at the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) on Monday, 23rd October. The two-day conference Chancellors and Vice Chancellors from various Arab universities. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/hs/uaeu_analysis.shtml Dubai’s transformation from a sleepy desert city focused on fishing and trade to one of the world’s great metropolises has been explored by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) researcher. Noura Al Dhaheri Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0400 CHSS Development of Dubai is delved into through UAEU analysis Dubai’s transformation from a sleepy desert city focused on fishing and trade to one of the world’s great metropolises has been explored by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) researcher. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/hs/apccr.shtml Sultan Al Mansouri, Abdullah Al Shekaili, Abdullah Al Zubaidi, and Mohammed Maali represented the UAEU at the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November last year, to present their 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) project. Noura Al Dhaheri Mon, 27 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0400 CHSS UAEU students highlight the need for standardization of symbols used in maps across the UAE Sultan Al Mansouri, Abdullah Al Shekaili, Abdullah Al Zubaidi, and Mohammed Maali represented the UAEU at the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November last year, to present their 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) project. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/hs/social_interaction.shtml Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have found that well-being is related to health and lifestyle factors. It also fluctuates over the course of the week – people are generally happier when they enter the weekend than when they start the work/school week. Noura Al Dhaheri Wed, 30 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0400 CHSS UAEU researchers link happiness to social interaction Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have found that well-being is related to health and lifestyle factors. It also fluctuates over the course of the week – people are generally happier when they enter the weekend than when they start the work/school week. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/sciencepark.shtml A pocket-sized smart reading device created by innovative United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students is aiming to give visually-impaired people the technology that will allow them to read whatever they want, whenever they want, and wherever they are. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:43:50 +0400 research Science Park UAEU students’ technology will open up a new world of reading for visually-impaired people A pocket-sized smart reading device created by innovative United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students is aiming to give visually-impaired people the technology that will allow them to read whatever they want, whenever they want, and wherever they are. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/be/fahr_visits.shtml FAHR visited CBE to launch the first annual research competition. The nominated papers will be presented by their authors at FAHR in the innovation week in February 2018 and the summary of the winning papers will published by FAHR's International Journal. The competition covers all federal universities and includes two categories: faculty and student. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:10:10 +0400 cbe FAHR visits CBE to launch the first annual research competition FAHR visited CBE to launch the first annual research competition. The nominated papers will be presented by their authors at FAHR in the innovation week in February 2018 and the summary of the winning papers will published by FAHR’s International Journal. The competition covers all federal universities and includes two categories: faculty and student. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/ecofriendly.shtml A team of entrepreneurs from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are aiming to use the jewelries of the desert to bring a new, environmentally-friendly dimension to aromatherapy that aligns cultural heritage with alternative healthcare. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:02:46 +0400 research cfa uaeu UAEU entrepreneurs aim to launch world-leading eco-friendly aromatherapy brand using UAE and Gulf native plants A team of entrepreneurs from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are aiming to use the jewelries of the desert to bring a new, environmentally-friendly dimension to aromatherapy that aligns cultural heritage with alternative healthcare. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/mh/driving_habits.shtml Young male Emiratis are more likely to suffer injuries on the roads, distracted and underage driving needs to be cracked down on, and a fresh approach should be taken to implementing educational programs for young UAE drivers - those are some of the key findings of a UAEU study into crashes and collisions that have led to lives being damaged or shattered. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 +0400 CMHS UAEU Research Puts Spotlight on Poor Driving Habits Young male Emiratis are more likely to suffer injuries on the roads, distracted and underage driving needs to be cracked down on, and a fresh approach should be taken to implementing educational programs for young UAE drivers – those are some of the key findings of a UAEU study into crashes and collisions that have led to lives being damaged or shattered. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/mh/heartproj.shtml Groundbreaking technology at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is opening new avenues of study in the field of diabetes. Noura Al Dhaheri Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 +0400 UAEU research project gets to the heart of the matter Groundbreaking technology at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is opening new avenues of study in the field of diabetes. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/mh/dementia_research.shtml A UAEU researcher has played a key role in an international study into the health benefits of B vitamins, which could make a crucial contribution to efforts to combat dementia. Noura Al Dhaheri Sun, 07 May 2017 00:00:00 +0400 CMHS International dementia research project benefits from expertise of UAEU scientist A UAEU researcher has played a key role in an international study into the health benefits of B vitamins, which could make a crucial contribution to efforts to combat dementia. A UAEU researcher has played a key role in an international study into the health benefits of B vitamins, which could make a crucial contribution to efforts to combat dementia. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/scientificdata.shtml Scouring the internet for pinpoint scientific data is being made quicker and easier through a new search engine developed at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:43:08 +0400 cit research uaeu Online scientific data searches to be sped up through innovation developed at UAEU Scouring the internet for pinpoint scientific data is being made quicker and easier through a new search engine developed at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/cl_vo.shtml As part of the Year of Giving, the College of Law in cooperation with the UAE Kelna Association, hosted a discussion (the first in a series) on increasing the motivation to volunteer. The session was conducted by Dr. Hassan Al Marzouqi and discussed the important relationship between motivation and determination. Dr. Al Marzouqi gave examples of humanitarian initiatives put forward by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 23 Oct 2017 09:06:07 +0400 gov col The College of Law holds a Session on Increasing Motivation to Volunteer As part of the Year of Giving, the College of Law in cooperation with the UAE Kelna Association, hosted a discussion (the first in a series) on increasing the motivation to volunteer. The session was conducted by Dr. Hassan Al Marzouqi and discussed the important relationship between motivation and determination. Dr. Al Marzouqi gave examples of humanitarian initiatives put forward by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/whyvo.shtml Special Abilities Club Delivers a Lecture on "Why we volunteer" Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:50:03 +0400 gov Special Abilities Club Delivers a Lecture on “Why we volunteer” Special Abilities Club Delivers a Lecture on “Why we volunteer” https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/rawad.shtml UAEU College of Science Launches 'Science Leaders' Initiative Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:47:00 +0400 gov cos UAEU College of Science Launches ‘Science Leaders’ Initiative UAEU College of Science Launches ‘Science Leaders’ Initiative https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/photographyexb.shtml UAEU Organizes a Photography Exhibition Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:37:00 +0400 gov UAEU Organizes a Photography Exhibition UAEU Organizes a Photography Exhibition https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/sc_water.shtml UAEU College of Science Launches a Competition to Find the 'Best Science for Clean Water' Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:34:00 +0400 gov cos uaeu UAEU College of Science Launches a Competition to Find the ‘Best Science for Clean Water’ UAEU College of Science Launches a Competition to Find the ‘Best Science for Clean Water’ https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/sportday9.shtml Ninth Sports Olympics Kicks Off at UAEU Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:30:56 +0400 gov Ninth Sports Olympics Kicks Off at UAEU Ninth Sports Olympics Kicks Off at UAEU https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/alkairday.shtml The Special Education Department in the College of Education at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a workshop for the Assessment and Treatment Unit and also an exhibition entitled the 'Day of Giving for Special Education.' This event was in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Education Council, the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, the UAE Deaf Association and the Al Ain Center for Care and Rehabilitation. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:29:00 +0400 gov cedu UAEU Education College Organizes a Day of Giving for Special Education The Special Education Department in the College of Education at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a workshop for the Assessment and Treatment Unit and also an exhibition entitled the ‘Day of Giving for Special Education.’ This event was in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Education Council, the Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs, the UAE Deaf Association and the Al Ain Center for Care and Rehabilitation. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/library/spot.shtml Scholarworks@UAEU is an open-access, sustainable and secure resource created to preserve and provide access to research .. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:09:00 +0400 spotlight Scholarworks Scholarworks@UAEU is an open-access, sustainable and secure resource created to preserve and provide access to research .. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/library/newchanges.shtml Making Changes at the Main Library Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:56:23 +0400 library Making Changes at the Main Library Making Changes at the Main Library https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/library/redevelopment.shtml UAEU Libraries Redevelopment Discussion Commence Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:55:12 +0400 library UAEU Libraries Redevelopment Discussion Commence UAEU Libraries Redevelopment Discussion Commence https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/be/dba_graduation.shtml Noura Al Dhaheri Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0400 cbe DBA Graduation and Annual GALA Dinner DBA Graduation and Annual GALA Dinner https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/be/new_technology.shtml A university instructor and two special needs students have developed new gesture-controlled technology to aid people with disabilities. Noura Al Dhaheri Tue, 03 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0400 cbe New Gesture-Controlled Technology for people with disabilities in development A university instructor and two special needs students have developed new gesture-controlled technology to aid people with disabilities. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/r6.shtml UAEU scientist leads universe-focused research that really does matter Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:17:00 +0400 research cos UAEU scientist leads universe-focused research that really does matter UAEU scientist leads universe-focused research that really does matter https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/r5.shtml Introducing the UAEU-developed camel camera that could save animals' lives Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:12:00 +0400 cit research Introducing the UAEU-developed camel camera that could save animals’ lives Introducing the UAEU-developed camel camera that could save animals’ lives https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/r4.shtml Groundbreaking technology at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is opening new avenues of study in the field of diabetes. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:09:00 +0400 research CMHS UAEU research project gets to the heart of the matter Groundbreaking technology at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is opening new avenues of study in the field of diabetes. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/r3.shtml A genetic disorder that can lead to heart failure and cause fertility problems for women can be prevented but not wiped out, and has not vanished for good despite measures to tackle it leading to a decrease in cases, according to new research from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:05:00 +0400 research cos UAEU research sends warning about ‘resurgence’ of genetic disorder A genetic disorder that can lead to heart failure and cause fertility problems for women can be prevented but not wiped out, and has not vanished for good despite measures to tackle it leading to a decrease in cases, according to new research from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/re2.shtml Research by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) team that is aiming to identify a new, halal-respecting source of a gelatin that plays a vital role in food and pharmaceutical industries has been recognized for an excellence award for innovation. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 10:03:00 +0400 research cfa Student's Innovation award for UAEU research into generating a new source of gelatin Research by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) team that is aiming to identify a new, halal-respecting source of a gelatin that plays a vital role in food and pharmaceutical industries has been recognized for an excellence award for innovation. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/be/research.shtml A UAEU-led study that quizzed hundreds of the university’s young female students about their eating and exercise habits has found one in three are overweight or obese - and poor sleeping habits, skipping breakfast, and a sedentary lifestyle are the root causes. Noura Al Dhaheri Wed, 24 May 2017 09:53:00 +0400 cbe Research survey places spotlight on weighty issues at UAEU A UAEU-led study that quizzed hundreds of the university’s young female students about their eating and exercise habits has found one in three are overweight or obese https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/filters.shtml Filter and Process for Producing Carbon Nanotubes from Automotive Exhaust Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:11:00 +0400 patents Filter and Process for Producing Carbon Nanotubes from Automotive Exhaust Filter and Process for Producing Carbon Nanotubes from Automotive Exhaust https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/carboon.shtml Carbon Nanotubes from Microalgae Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:09:42 +0400 patents Carbon Nanotubes from Microalgae Carbon Nanotubes from Microalgae https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/sensors.shtml Hydrogen Gas Sensors Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:07:44 +0400 patents Hydrogen Gas Sensors Hydrogen Gas Sensors https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/gascost.shtml Cost Efficient Method of Detecting Poisonous Hydrogen Sulfide Gas the Oil & Gas Industry Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:04:39 +0400 patents Cost Efficient Method of Detecting Poisonous Hydrogen Sulfide Gas the Oil & Gas Industry Cost Efficient Method of Detecting Poisonous Hydrogen Sulfide Gas the Oil & Gas Industry https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/red.shtml Red Weevil Remote Sensing and Control (Bio-mechanical) Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:02:31 +0400 patents Red Weevil Remote Sensing and Control (Bio-mechanical) Red Weevil Remote Sensing and Control (Bio-mechanical) https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/semi.shtml Semiconducting Polymers Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:59:57 +0400 patents Semiconducting Polymers Semiconducting Polymers https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/reactor.shtml Spouted Bed Bio-Reactor System Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:57:44 +0400 patents Spouted Bed Bio-Reactor System Spouted Bed Bio-Reactor System https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/heat.shtml Heat Transfer Apparatus for Passive Cooling Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:55:15 +0400 patents Heat Transfer Apparatus for Passive Cooling Heat Transfer Apparatus for Passive Cooling https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/footbased2.shtml Foot-based Navigation Control Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:49:39 +0400 patents Foot-based Navigation Control Foot-based Navigation Control https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/renewable.shtml Alternative Renewable Energy Harvesting Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:45:58 +0400 patents Alternative Renewable Energy Harvesting Alternative Renewable Energy Harvesting https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/nano.shtml Nano-metallic Alloy Delivery System for Treatment of Infected Cells and Legions Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:43:55 +0400 patents Nano-metallic Alloy Delivery System for Treatment of Infected Cells and Legions Nano-metallic Alloy Delivery System for Treatment of Infected Cells and Legions https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/vest.shtml Protective Vest Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:40:50 +0400 patents Protective Vest Protective Vest https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/hypeth.shtml Hyperthermia Therapeutic Agent Delivery Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:38:51 +0400 patents Hyperthermia Therapeutic Agent Delivery Hyperthermia Therapeutic Agent Delivery https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/bio.shtml Bio-artificial Liver Device Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:36:18 +0400 patents Bio-artificial Liver Device Bio-artificial Liver Device https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/datepalmproj.shtml Natural Antibiotics from Date Pits Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:34:26 +0400 patents Natural Antibiotics from Date Pits Natural Antibiotics from Date Pits https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/proj1.shtml Monoclonal Antibodies for Parkinson`s Disease Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:31:37 +0400 patents Monoclonal Antibodies for Parkinson`s Disease Monoclonal Antibodies for Parkinson`s Disease https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/newstudentresearch.shtml More environmentally-friendly concrete could be created through adding ceramic waste powder to the mix, according to research by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) student who says the idea has the potential to cut CO2 emissions. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:18:53 +0400 research cos uaeu UAEU student has a concrete plan for more environmentally-friendly construction More environmentally-friendly concrete could be created through adding ceramic waste powder to the mix, according to research by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) student who says the idea has the potential to cut CO2 emissions. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/vc_schedule.shtml Professor Mohammed Albaili, Vice Chancellor of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), attended the Worldskills Competition 2017. Entitled 'Skills and Strategies for a Globalized World', the event took place in Abu Dhabi. The conference was attended by prominent figures from government institutions, industry, international organizations and academic institutions who discussed the opportunities and challenges presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:12:47 +0400 uaeu UAEU Vice Chancellor visits Worldskills Competition 2017 Professor Mohammed Albaili, Vice Chancellor of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), attended the Worldskills Competition 2017. Entitled ‘Skills and Strategies for a Globalized World’, the event took place in Abu Dhabi. The conference was attended by prominent figures from government institutions, industry, international organizations and academic institutions who discussed the opportunities and challenges presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/mathevent.shtml The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) held their 13th Mathematics Day recently. Representatives from the Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Education Council, as well as many high school students attended the event on Wednesday, 19th April, 2017 at the UAEU campus in Al-Ain. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:11:13 +0400 gov UAEU Mathematics Department Organizes World Mathematics Day Activities The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) held their 13th Mathematics Day recently. Representatives from the Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Education Council, as well as many high school students attended the event on Wednesday, 19th April, 2017 at the UAEU campus in Al-Ain. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/specialabilities.shtml The Special Abilities Club in the Student Activities Department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) presented a lecture on 'the Etiquette of Dealing with Special Needs' on Tuesday, 21st February, 2017. It was held in the Crescent Building at UAEU. The lecture was presented by Professor Eman Jad, a researcher and trainer from the Sidra Institution, which is concerned with developing educational research and raising awareness of the importance of integration for special needs students. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:04:57 +0400 gov Special Abilities Club Presents a Lecture on ‘the Etiquette of Dealing with Special Needs’ The Special Abilities Club in the Student Activities Department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) presented a lecture on ‘the Etiquette of Dealing with Special Needs’ on Tuesday, 21st February, 2017. It was held in the Crescent Building at UAEU. The lecture was presented by Professor Eman Jad, a researcher and trainer from the Sidra Institution, which is concerned with developing educational research and raising awareness of the importance of integration for special needs students. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/specialneeds.shtml The United Arab Emirates University's Social Club (Al Multaqa) organized a lecture on Guidance for Special Needs Families on Tuesday, 9th May, 2017 in the IT building on campus. Ms. Fatima Al-Nuaimi, Director of the UAEU Social Club, and a number of faculty and students were present. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:00:11 +0400 gov UAEU Social Club Organizes a Lecture on ‘Guidance for Special Needs Families’ The United Arab Emirates University’s Social Club (Al Multaqa) organized a lecture on Guidance for Special Needs Families on Tuesday, 9th May, 2017 in the IT building on campus. Ms. Fatima Al-Nuaimi, Director of the UAEU Social Club, and a number of faculty and students were present. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/appreciating.shtml As part of the Year of Giving (2017), Professor Mohamed Al Baili, Vice Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, honored journalists, media professionals and institutions that work closely with UAEU. This event was organized by UAEU Media and Communications Department and was held on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2017 in the auditorium of the main IT building. Professor Ghaleb Al Hadrami, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies, and a number of deans, faculty and students were all present. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:55:22 +0400 gov UAEU Organizes a Media Appreciation Day As part of the Year of Giving (2017), Professor Mohamed Al Baili, Vice Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, honored journalists, media professionals and institutions that work closely with UAEU. This event was organized by UAEU Media and Communications Department and was held on Wednesday, 22nd May, 2017 in the auditorium of the main IT building. Professor Ghaleb Al Hadrami, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies, and a number of deans, faculty and students were all present. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/faseela.shtml As part of the Year of Giving (2017) the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) launched the 'Fasilat Al Kheir' initiative on Thursday, 25th May. The launch took place in the Business Center in the Crescent Building at UAEU, in the presence of Dr. Ali Al Kaabi, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment and leader of the Year of Giving Team. Also present were Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Science and deputy leader of the team; Professor Bhanu Chowdhary, Dean of the College of Food and Agriculture; Obaid Al Buloushi, Head of the Donations Department; Ahmed Al Halami, an official from the Emirates Red Crescent in Al Ain and other members of the team. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:51:32 +0400 gov UAEU and the UAE Red Crescent Launch the ‘Fasilat Al Kheir’ Initiative As part of the Year of Giving (2017) the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) launched the ‘Fasilat Al Kheir’ initiative on Thursday, 25th May. The launch took place in the Business Center in the Crescent Building at UAEU, in the presence of Dr. Ali Al Kaabi, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment and leader of the Year of Giving Team. Also present were Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Science and deputy leader of the team; Professor Bhanu Chowdhary, Dean of the College of Food and Agriculture; Obaid Al Buloushi, Head of the Donations Department; Ahmed Al Halami, an official from the Emirates Red Crescent in Al Ain and other members of the team. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/uaeuranked.shtml The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has been named among the top five universities in the Arab world in a leading assessment of the region's institutes of higher education. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 08:21:55 +0400 featured uaeu United Arab Emirates University ranked among the top 5 universities in the Arab region The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has been named among the top five universities in the Arab world in a leading assessment of the region’s institutes of higher education. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/citabet.shtml The College of Information Technology (CIT) at the University of the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) obtained Re-Accreditation of its Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program until the year 2022-2023 from the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. This accreditation comes as a recognition of the quality of the IT program offered by the College and to ensure that the program meets the highest international standards required. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 07:58:00 +0400 cit uaeu UAEU obtains re-accreditation from ABET for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Program The College of Information Technology (CIT) at the University of the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) obtained Re-Accreditation of its Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program until the year 2022-2023 from the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. This accreditation comes as a recognition of the quality of the IT program offered by the College and to ensure that the program meets the highest international standards required. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/citproject.shtml Dr. Mohammad Masud, associate professor in the College of Information Technology, received a grant from the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) for a senior project related to the Emirates Mars Mission. The project, called 'The Mission App' is intended to raise awareness of space technology and the Emirates Mars mission among young children. Five students are working on this project: Omar Abdullah, Hamad Hussain, Salem Al Kaabi, Abdullah Al Isamaili and Fahad Al Blooki. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 07:51:14 +0400 cit uaeu CIT students create ‘The Mission App’ to raise awareness of space technology Dr. Mohammad Masud, associate professor in the College of Information Technology, received a grant from the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) for a senior project related to the Emirates Mars Mission. The project, called ‘The Mission App’ is intended to raise awareness of space technology and the Emirates Mars mission among young children. Five students are working on this project: Omar Abdullah, Hamad Hussain, Salem Al Kaabi, Abdullah Al Isamaili and Fahad Al Blooki. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2016/october/coffeebook.shtml In line with the Year of Reading initiative, the Library Deanship and the Center for Career Placement and Alumni at the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) organized a lecture entitled 'Functional Reading' on Tuesday, 19th April, 2016 in the Crescent Building at UAEU. It was attended by many high school students. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:51:49 +0400 read The Library Deanship and the Center for Career Placement and Alumni Organize a ‘Functional Reading’ Activity In line with the Year of Reading initiative, the Library Deanship and the Center for Career Placement and Alumni at the United Arab Emirates (UAEU) organized a lecture entitled ‘Functional Reading’ on Tuesday, 19th April, 2016 in the Crescent Building at UAEU. It was attended by many high school students. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2016/october/funscience.shtml As part of the Year of Reading, the Physics Department in the College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized an activity called 'Fun Reading' on Wednesday, 12th October. It was hosted in the Fun Physics Lab, in the presence of Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Science, faculty and students. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:49:43 +0400 read Physics Department Organizes ‘Fun Reading’ As part of the Year of Reading, the Physics Department in the College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized an activity called ‘Fun Reading’ on Wednesday, 12th October. It was hosted in the Fun Physics Lab, in the presence of Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Science, faculty and students. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2016/october/readingworlk.shtml As part of the Year of Reading, the Male Student Activities Department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a 'Reading Walkway' on Wednesday, 12th October, 2016. Professor Ghaleb Al Hadrami, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies; Ali Al Kaabi, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Students Affairs and Enrollment and a number of deans, faculty and students were all in attendance. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:46:49 +0400 read The Student Activities Department Organizes a ‘Reading Walkway’ As part of the Year of Reading, the Male Student Activities Department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a ‘Reading Walkway’ on Wednesday, 12th October, 2016. Professor Ghaleb Al Hadrami, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies; Ali Al Kaabi, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Students Affairs and Enrollment and a number of deans, faculty and students were all in attendance. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2016/october/flashesforread.shtml UAEU Students Describe their Reading Experiences Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:44:00 +0400 read UAEU Students Describe their Reading Experiences UAEU Students Describe their Reading Experiences https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2016/october/peotry.shtml The Female Student Activities Department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a poetry reading entitled 'Poetry Reading for Love of the UAE.' It was for UAEU students and was held in the IT Auditorium on Tuesday, 18th October, 2016. The event explored the students' poetic talents. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:40:48 +0400 read The Female Student Activities Department Organizes a Poetry Reading The Female Student Activities Department at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a poetry reading entitled ‘Poetry Reading for Love of the UAE.’ It was for UAEU students and was held in the IT Auditorium on Tuesday, 18th October, 2016. The event explored the students’ poetic talents. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2016/october/happinessbook.shtml The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) launched an initiative called 'Happiness in a Book' as part of the Year of Reading. This innovation was rolled out on Monday, 19th October, 2016 in the presence of Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Science, faculty and students. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:38:48 +0400 read The UAEU College of Science launches ‘Happiness in a Book’ The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) launched an initiative called ‘Happiness in a Book’ as part of the Year of Reading. This innovation was rolled out on Monday, 19th October, 2016 in the presence of Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Science, faculty and students. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2016/october/readingfes.shtml As part of the Year of Reading the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a three-day festival of reading from Monday 24th October. It was held at UAEU with faculty, students and representatives from other institutions taking part. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:36:37 +0400 read UAEU Organizes a Festival of Reading As part of the Year of Reading the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a three-day festival of reading from Monday 24th October. It was held at UAEU with faculty, students and representatives from other institutions taking part. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/cos_session.shtml The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized the first scientific dialogue session for academic year 2017-2018. It was on the significance of interdisciplinary research in science and technology. The session was attended by Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Science; Dr. Mohammed Salim, Head of the Mathematics Department; Dr. Khalid Saleh, Head of the Geology Department, and a number of faculty. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 15 Oct 2017 08:17:55 +0400 cos uaeu UAEU College of Science organizes the First Scientific Dialogue The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized the first scientific dialogue session for academic year 2017-2018. It was on the significance of interdisciplinary research in science and technology. The session was attended by Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Science; Dr. Mohammed Salim, Head of the Mathematics Department; Dr. Khalid Saleh, Head of the Geology Department, and a number of faculty. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/tourismday.shtml The History Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at UAEU organized activities to mark the International Day of Tourism. The purpose of these activities was to raise awareness of the significance of cultural, social and historical tourism worldwide. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 15 Oct 2017 08:15:03 +0400 CHSS uaeu UAEU celebrates International Tourism Day The History Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at UAEU organized activities to mark the International Day of Tourism. The purpose of these activities was to raise awareness of the significance of cultural, social and historical tourism worldwide. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/p33.shtml A device designed to help take data processing into a new generation has been patented by a UAEU scientist. Professor Usama Al Khawaja, of the Department of Physics at the university's College of Science, has developed a mechanism which allows a range of everyday optical operations - such as switches, diodes, and logic gates - to be performed with a single tool, making communication swifter and smoother. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 08:53:00 +0400 patents Pursuing a new path in information processing A device designed to help take data processing into a new generation has been patented by a UAEU scientist. Professor Usama Al Khawaja, of the Department of Physics at the university’s College of Science, has developed a mechanism which allows a range of everyday optical operations – such as switches, diodes, and logic gates – to be performed with a single tool, making communication swifter and smoother. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/patentconceret.shtml Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are developing an innovative technique for creating stronger, higher-performance concrete that is equipped to withstand the extremities of the Gulf climate. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 08:51:00 +0400 patents UAEU research produces concrete results Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are developing an innovative technique for creating stronger, higher-performance concrete that is equipped to withstand the extremities of the Gulf climate. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/patents/patentglimpse.shtml It's something that people in all walks of life would love to have - a way of telling us when a machine might break down, when a traffic jam might occur, or which new customer might prove to be the most profitable. If it sounds like something that would only be possible with the uncanny ability to predict the future, think again. Scientists at UAEU have designed and patented an invention that uses science to find out what may lie ahead. Developed by Dr Jose Berenqueres, Assistant Professor at UAEU's IT College, the tool - currently called System for Forecasting Future Events - uses data-mining algorithms to make forecasts based on historical information. While its patent is targeted at the aviation industry and the growing focus of airlines on predicting customer behavior, the potential for it to be used for other purposes - including healthcare - is already clear. The invention, as Dr Jose explains, capitalizes on the fact that data is now everywhere, and that it needs to be interpreted and put to good use in order to be of true value to businesses and to society in general. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 08:46:00 +0400 patents Glimpse of the future: UAE scientists develop tool that predicts customer behaviour It’s something that people in all walks of life would love to have – a way of telling us when a machine might break down, when a traffic jam might occur, or which new customer might prove to be the most profitable. If it sounds like something that would only be possible with the uncanny ability to predict the future, think again. Scientists at UAEU have designed and patented an invention that uses science to find out what may lie ahead. Developed by Dr Jose Berenqueres, Assistant Professor at UAEU’s IT College, the tool – currently called System for Forecasting Future Events – uses data-mining algorithms to make forecasts based on historical information. While its patent is targeted at the aviation industry and the growing focus of airlines on predicting customer behavior, the potential for it to be used for other purposes - including healthcare - is already clear. The invention, as Dr Jose explains, capitalizes on the fact that data is now everywhere, and that it needs to be interpreted and put to good use in order to be of true value to businesses and to society in general. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/geo2.shtml International experts in engineering geophysics have gathered at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) for a high-level conference aimed at sharing knowledge and advancing innovation in this critical field. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:01:00 +0400 cos featured uaeu United Arab Emirates University hosts ICEG 2017 as global experts gather to share innovation and expertise International experts in engineering geophysics have gathered at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) for a high-level conference aimed at sharing knowledge and advancing innovation in this critical field. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/geophyciics.shtml Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Al Ain Municipality and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in partnership with the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), one of the biggest specialized societies worldwide with more than 48,000 members, are organizing the Fourth International Conference on Geophysics Engineering, from the 9-12 Oct. 2017 at UAEU. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 12 Oct 2017 07:55:00 +0400 cos uaeu UAEU to launch the Fourth International Conference on Geophysics Engineering Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, Al Ain Municipality and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in partnership with the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG), one of the biggest specialized societies worldwide with more than 48,000 members, are organizing the Fourth International Conference on Geophysics Engineering, from the 9-12 Oct. 2017 at UAEU. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/nml/apps.shtml Explore medical apps in NML's new guide for "Mobile Apps". The guide includes descriptions and links to NML subscribed and free apps such as Clinical Key, BNF, UCentral, Primal Pictures and more Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:08:14 +0400 nmlspotlight Medical Apps Explore medical apps in NML’s new guide for “Mobile Apps”. The guide includes descriptions and links to NML subscribed and free apps such as Clinical Key, BNF, UCentral, Primal Pictures and more https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/nml/new_anatomy.shtml Primal Pictures is one of NMLs latest anatomy resources with learning interactive 3D graphics of the human body, including features such as a 3D Atlas, 3D Real Time anatomy rotating study tools and more. Primal Pictures can also be accessed through mobile apps. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:47:02 +0400 nml New Anatomy 3D Resource Primal Pictures is one of NMLs latest anatomy resources with learning interactive 3D graphics of the human body, including features such as a 3D Atlas, 3D Real Time anatomy rotating study tools and more. Primal Pictures can also be accessed through mobile apps. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/nml/new_site.shtml Visit NML's new "Course Resources" guide for access to course related medical books available in the library. The guide includes direct links to e- books and printed references. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:42:09 +0400 nml New Site for Course Books Visit NML’s new “Course Resources” guide for access to course related medical books available in the library. The guide includes direct links to e- books and printed references. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/nml/bnf_online.shtml NML now offers online access to the drug resource "British Medical Formulary", BNF. BNF includes guidance for drug management, information about medication use, contra-indications, side-effects, doses and much more. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:08:03 +0400 nml BNF Online NML now offers online access to the drug resource “British Medical Formulary”, BNF. BNF includes guidance for drug management, information about medication use, contra-indications, side-effects, doses and much more. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research/r1.shtml A team of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students are working on an environmentally-friendly project to utilise the country's local natural resources and transform sand into paper, through a process designed to tackle water shortages and reduce the country's carbon footprint. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:02:00 +0400 research coe UAEU students aim to develop environmentally-friendly method of transforming sand into paper A team of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students are working on an environmentally-friendly project to utilise the country’s local natural resources and transform sand into paper, through a process designed to tackle water shortages and reduce the country’s carbon footprint. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/happinesscenter.shtml Under the patronage of United Arab Emirates University Chancellor His Excellency Dr Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, the university opened the Emirates Center for Research on Happiness on Monday 20 March, 2017. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0400 gov UAEU opens the Emirates Center for Happiness Research, the first of its kind in the UAE and the Middle East Under the patronage of United Arab Emirates University Chancellor His Excellency Dr Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, the university opened the Emirates Center for Research on Happiness on Monday 20 March, 2017. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/qatarsituation.shtml The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)'s Center for General Politics and Leadership held a seminar entitled 'The Political, Economic and Media Reality and Prospects of the Qatar Crisis' at the university's Crescent Building in the presence of UAEU Vice Chancellor Professor Mohammed Albaili and university leaders and students. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:19:00 +0400 CHSS uaeu Understanding the Qatar crisis, a UAEU seminar discusses the current situation The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)’s Center for General Politics and Leadership held a seminar entitled ‘The Political, Economic and Media Reality and Prospects of the Qatar Crisis’ at the university’s Crescent Building in the presence of UAEU Vice Chancellor Professor Mohammed Albaili and university leaders and students. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/chancellor_statement.shtml United Arab Emirates University Chancellor His Excellency Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi said that the concept of the Year of Giving is an approach pursued by the leaders of goodness, spearheaded by UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and that our leaders founded the values of giving and social responsibility towards all segments of UAE society, and all the people around the world. His Excellency Al Noaimi said, "We are highly confident in the role played by the Emirati sons and daughters of the late Sheikh Zayed, to reflect their love for their country through giving and goodness in the state, and through the humanitarian principles they possess which are reflected in the volunteer work they do in stricken countries." Dr. Al Noaimi added, "The Year of Goodness's objectives and vision are in line with the vision of the first national university in terms of carrying out social responsibility and transferring knowledge for community service, and the United Arab Emirates University will remain an incubator for generations of goodness, through providing the community and the whole world with its needs, in terms of research and knowledge, so as to remain a scientific and intellectual beacon founded by the leaders of goodness. He revealed that the UAEU will offer several initiatives in 2017, the Year of Goodness, that would strengthen the cohesion and solidarity among all segments of society, and contribute hand in hand with all public and private institutions in the country to supporting the initiative. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:39:00 +0400 gov http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/qatarsituation.shtml The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)'s Center for General Politics and Leadership held a seminar entitled 'The Political, Economic and Media Reality and Prospects of the Qatar Crisis' at the university's Crescent Building in the presence of UAEU Vice Chancellor Professor Mohammed Albaili and university leaders and students. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 01 Oct 2017 12:53:17 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/diabetesinnov.shtml Socially-aware students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are developing a portable innovation designed to prevent diabetes sufferers from losing track of their glucose levels. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:13:00 +0400 uaeu UAEU students’ diabetes innovation is aimed at monitoring glucose on the go Socially-aware students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are developing a portable innovation designed to prevent diabetes sufferers from losing track of their glucose levels. http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/drontech.shtml Potential ways of using drone technology to benefit research and education in the UAE, and foster a love of scientific discovery among more students, have been outlined by researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:08:00 +0400 uaeu UAEU research identifies how drone technology could spark students’ interest in research and foster new skills Potential ways of using drone technology to benefit research and education in the UAE, and foster a love of scientific discovery among more students, have been outlined by researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/storytelling.shtml A team of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students have invented an innovative way to inspire a love of storytelling among the nation's youth, by developing a tool that will transform traditional stories into interactive multimedia games on smart devices Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 01 Oct 2017 12:03:00 +0400 cit research featured uaeu UAEU students develop animated storytelling tool to inspire a love of reading among the nation’s youth A team of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students have invented an innovative way to inspire a love of storytelling among the nation’s youth, by developing a tool that will transform traditional stories into interactive multimedia games on smart devices. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/uaeuconcil17.shtml H.E. Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAEU Chancellor, chaired the first meeting of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) for the 2017-2018 academic year on Tuesday 26 September on Saadiyat Island. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 01 Oct 2017 11:42:00 +0400 uaeu UAEU Council holds its first meeting for 2017-18 academic year H.E. Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAEU Chancellor, chaired the first meeting of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) for the 2017-2018 academic year on Tuesday 26 September on Saadiyat Island. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/october/happinessapp.shtml The Happiness team at United Arab Emirates (UAEU) has launched the country's first university-based happiness app. Designed to measure satisfaction levels of staff at UAEU, the app was unveiled at a launch event held in the university's Crescent Building in Al Ain this week in the presence of a number of deans and employees. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 01 Oct 2017 11:21:00 +0400 featured uaeu UAEU becomes the first university to launch a happiness app The Happiness team at United Arab Emirates (UAEU) has launched the country’s first university-based happiness app. Designed to measure satisfaction levels of staff at UAEU, the app was unveiled at a launch event held in the university’s Crescent Building in Al Ain this week in the presence of a number of deans and employees. http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/uaeuconcil17.shtml H.E. Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, UAEU Chancellor, chaired the first meeting of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) for the 2017-2018 academic year on Tuesday 26 September on Saadiyat Island. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sat, 30 Sep 2017 11:36:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/happinessapp.shtml The Happiness team at United Arab Emirates (UAEU) has launched the country's first university-based happiness app. Designed to measure satisfaction levels of staff at UAEU, the app was unveiled at a launch event held in the university's Crescent Building in Al Ain this week in the presence of a number of deans and employees. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sat, 30 Sep 2017 11:07:00 +0400 http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/friendlymethod.shtml A team of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students are working on an environmentally-friendly project to utilise the country's local natural resources and transform sand into paper, through a process designed to tackle water shortages and reduce the country's carbon footprint. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:12:01 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/friendlymethod.shtml A team of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students are working on an environmentally-friendly project to utilise the country's local natural resources and transform sand into paper, through a process designed to tackle water shortages and reduce the country's carbon footprint. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:59:47 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/friendlymethod.shtml A team of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students are working on an environmentally-friendly project to utilise the country's local natural resources and transform sand into paper, through a process designed to tackle water shortages and reduce the country's carbon footprint. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:55:00 +0400 uaeu UAEU students aim to develop environmentally-friendly method of transforming sand into paper A team of United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students are working on an environmentally-friendly project to utilise the country’s local natural resources and transform sand into paper, through a process designed to tackle water shortages and reduce the country’s carbon footprint. http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/uaeuresearch.shtml A potential blueprint for the future of social housing in urban areas across the UAE has been produced by a researcher at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) - who says sustainability, connectivity, flexibility, and community participation must go hand-in-hand. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:58:00 +0400 research coe uaeu UAEU research has designs on shaping the sustainable, community-driven neighborhoods of the future A potential blueprint for the future of social housing in urban areas across the UAE has been produced by a researcher at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) – who says sustainability, connectivity, flexibility, and community participation must go hand-in-hand. http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/gallery.shtml Professor Mohamed Albaili, UAEU Vice Chancellor, opened the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) Exhibition of Colleges and Departments in the presence of Dr. Ghaleb Al Hadrami, UAEU Deputy Vice Chancellor Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 24 Sep 2017 09:06:00 +0400 uaeu UAEU opens the Colleges and Departments Exhibition Professor Mohamed Albaili, UAEU Vice Chancellor, opened the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) Exhibition of Colleges and Departments in the presence of Dr. Ghaleb Al Hadrami, UAEU Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Ali Al Kaabi, UAEU Deputy VC for Student Affairs & Enrollment and a number of faculty members and students. The Exhibition was organized by the Student Activities Department and Enrollment Deanship and was held for two days, Monday for female students and Tuesday for male students. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/azoonsession.shtml The College of Science (CoS) at United Arab Emirate University (UAEU) held a session on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16th of September, in the presence of Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of College of Science. Raed Shehada <Raed@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 09:15:00 +0400 featured uaeu On the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer The College of Science (CoS) at United Arab Emirate University (UAEU) held a session on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, 16th of September, in the presence of Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of College of Science. The discussion was led by Dr Dalal Al Shamsi, and attended by Dr. Muna Al Falasi, Dr Mahmoud Abu Saima, College of Science and a number of the college students. http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/azoonsession.shtml The College of Science (CoS) at United Arab Emirate University (UAEU) held a session on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 17 Sep 2017 10:31:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/medicalapp.shtml A personalized reminder service aimed at ensuring patients never miss their medicine is being developed by a team of students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 17 Sep 2017 08:25:43 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/chineas.shtml The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and the Social Science Academy from Zhejiang University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance research collaboration and the exchange of knowledge between the two universities. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:51:57 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/cancertacking.shtml Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have taken their groundbreaking studies into the role of honey in battling cancer a step further, through new findings that pinpoint its potential impact. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:16:02 +0400 Image Title https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/cancertacking.shtml Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have taken their groundbreaking studies into the role of honey in battling cancer a step further, through new findings that pinpoint its potential impact. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:09:00 +0400 research uaeu CMHS New discovery in UAEU research project on cancer-tackling qualities of honey Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have taken their groundbreaking studies into the role of honey in battling cancer a step further, through new findings that pinpoint its potential impact. http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/cfa_redcre.shtml On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, and in response to the UAE leadership's direction to promote humanitarian initiatives to serve the community during the Year of Giving, and in support of the cooperation with strategic partners, Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 10 Sep 2017 10:35:47 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/healthwater.shtml Students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are looking to bring a new dimension to drinking water and help to transform lives around the world - with a little help from Mother Nature. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:55:32 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/welcomedrmariam.shtml The College of Information Technology (CIT) would like to welcome Dr. Maryam AlYammahi as the new Assistant Dean for Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:10:00 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/tripsouthkorea.shtml A Team of students from the College of IT of UAEU participated in a trip to South Korea as a result of winning the application in AT EDUCOM competition. The competition was organized by the Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:03:50 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/summercourse.shtml As part of the cooperation framework program between The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and Jeju National University in South Korea, a group of nine students from the College of Information Technology, Information Security Program, successfully completed a summer course in Cryptography at Jeju National University with other participating students from Japan and South Korea. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:59:31 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/innovativehub.shtml United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) signed a partnership with Al Bayt Mitwahid Association, a community development organisation by employees of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:37:00 +0400 uaeu New technology innovation hub to capture imagination of technology-hooked pupils United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) signed a partnership with Al Bayt Mitwahid Association, a community development organisation by employees of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, in collaboration with technology giant Google and education sector regulator, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) to develop a technology lab that seeks to turn young people's obsession with phones and gadgets into a desire to create their own products and businesses. http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/september/topworld.shtml United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has taken a step up once again among the world's best young universities in the latest rankings by QS, the leading global career and education network. Listed in the top 50, the rating cements the Al Ain-based establishment as one of the top-performing rising stars in the world of higher education. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 11:32:00 +0400 uaeu UAEU ranked in world’s top 50 under 50 United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has taken a step up once again among the world’s best young universities in the latest rankings by QS, the leading global career and education network. Listed in the top 50, the rating cements the Al Ain-based establishment as one of the top-performing rising stars in the world of higher education. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has taken a step up once again among the world’s best young universities in the latest rankings by QS, the leading global career and education network. Listed in the top 50, the rating cements the Al Ain-based establishment as one of the top-performing rising stars in the world of higher education. http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/virtual_tech.shtml A pocket-sized smart reading device created by innovative United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students is aiming to give visually-impaired people the technology that will allow Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:39:10 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/virtual_technology.shtml A pocket-sized smart reading device created by innovative United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students is aiming to give visually-impaired people the technology that will allow them to read whatever they want, whenever they want, and wherever they are. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:33:46 +0400 http://www.chss.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/social_interaction.shtml Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have found that well-being is related to health and lifestyle factors. It also fluctuates over the course of the week Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:26:20 +0400 http://www.chss.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/social_interaction.shtml Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have found that well-being is related to health and lifestyle factors. It also fluctuates over the course of the week Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:26:20 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/socialinter.shtml Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have found that well-being is related to health and lifestyle factors. It also fluctuates over the course of the week - people are generally happier when they enter the weekend than when they start the work/school week. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:07:37 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/chancellor_womanday.shtml Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chancellor of UAEU, stressed the important social position of Emirati women on Emirati Women's Day, a celebration of the female role in national life fully supported by the nation's Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:04:16 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/annualmeeting17.shtml UAEU Chancellor Addresses Staff at Annual Convocation 2017-2018 Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 28 Aug 2017 08:23:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/cos_space.shtml As part of the ongoing effort of the College of Science (COS) at UAEU to develop new specialized program, and to promote space science to attract Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:24:02 +0400 http://www.cos.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/meeting_emirates_space.shtml As part of the ongoing effort of the College of Science (COS) at UAEU to develop new specialized program, and to promote space science to attract qualified national cadres in this field, Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 21 Aug 2017 07:50:25 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/newfacultywelcome.shtml UAEU welcomed 32 new, and 9 visiting, faculty from a variety of prestigious international institutions as part of the university's vision to be a leader in Higher Education and Scientific Research. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:28:18 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/research_singaphora.shtml Delegates from UAEU participated in the 14th Asia Oceania Geosciences Society Conference held in Singapore from August 11th to 16th. They submitted and presented two papers. Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Sciences displayed the Hydrogeology results of his research team. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:12:00 +0400 http://www.cos.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/suntec.shtml Delegates from UAEU participated in the 14th Asia Oceania Geosciences Society Conference held in Singapore from August 11th to 16th. They submitted and presented two papers. Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of the College of Sciences displayed the Hydrogeology results of his research team. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:06:37 +0400 http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/future_engineers.shtml A culture of entrepreneurship needs to be weaved into engineering education if students are to be prepared to be the future drivers of economic prosperity and sustainability, researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have claimed. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:28:49 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/futureengs.shtml A culture of entrepreneurship needs to be weaved into engineering education if students are to be prepared to be the future drivers of economic prosperity and sustainability, researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have claimed. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:17:17 +0400 http://www.chss.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/project.shtml A number of UAEU Students were presented with the Excellence Award for Geospatial Applications which is an awards for special achievements in Geospatial Systems (SAG) for developing a 3D model using UAVs. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 13 Aug 2017 09:49:00 +0400 http://www.chss.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/project.shtml A number of UAEU Students were presented with the Excellence Award for Geospatial Applications which is an awards for special achievements in Geospatial Systems (SAG) for developing a 3D model using UAVs. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 13 Aug 2017 09:49:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/newstudentwelcom17.shtml His Excellency, Professor Mohamed Albaili, UAEU Vice Chancellor, hosted a group of media representatives in his office at UAEU campus yesterday morning Aug. 9th, in the presence of Professor Ghaleb Ali Al Hadrami, the Interim Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost, and Dr. Ali Al Kaabi, Deputy VC for Student Affairs & Enrollment. During the meeting, H.E Albaili spoke about the completion of the preparation for the incoming students reception of 3,695 new students from different Emirates. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 10 Aug 2017 13:44:00 +0400 http://www.chss.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/uaeu_analysis.shtml Dubai's transformation from a sleepy desert city focused on fishing and trade to one of the world's great metropolises has been explored by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) researcher. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:13:36 +0400 http://www.chss.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/uaeu_analysis.shtml Dubai's transformation from a sleepy desert city focused on fishing and trade to one of the world's great metropolises has been explored by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) researcher. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:13:36 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/dubaidev.shtml Dubai's transformation from a sleepy desert city focused on fishing and trade to one of the world's great metropolises has been explored by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) researcher. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:41:57 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/babywalkers.shtml A blanket ban on babywalkers should be considered in the UAE, according to researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) who claim they are "serious contributors" to child deaths and illness. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 08 Aug 2017 10:20:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/strata_success.shtml A UAEU graduate who has returned to the university for the next stage of her academic journey is at the cutting-edge of a project that could open up new technological horizons for the aviation industry. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:21:00 +0400 http://cfa.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/foodhealthy.shtml Research led by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has produced new insights into how traditional Emirati foods affect blood sugar levels, with the aim of helping to encourage healthy eating and provide dietary guidance. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 06 Aug 2017 13:30:15 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/august/foodhealthy.shtml Research led by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has produced new insights into how traditional Emirati foods affect blood sugar levels, with the aim of helping to encourage healthy eating and provide dietary guidance. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 06 Aug 2017 13:01:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/july/3dproject.shtml A number of UAEU Students were presented with the Excellence Award for Geospatial Applications which is an awards for special achievements in Geospatial Systems (SAG) for developing a 3D model using UAVs. The award ceremony took place at Azri International Conference 2017, which was held from the 10th -14th July in San Diego, California, US. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:36:29 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/july/emiratipatients.shtml Obesity is a rapidly growing global problem of epidemic proportions and is especially prevalent in economically developed countries such as the United Arab Emirates. Obese individuals are increasingly considering bariatric surgery as their preferred means of choice for the reduction of excess body fat. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:48:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/july/uaeu_summeract.shtml The Continuing Education Center (CEC) organized an open day for the 2017 Summer Challenge Program on Monday the 17th of July in the Multaqa Building at the United Arab Emirates University. This was in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and included Dr. Nabil Al Bastaki, Director of the CEC, representatives from ADEC, students and parents. The Summer Program ran from the 2nd to the 20th of July and was attended by 3000 grade 8-11 students from schools in Al Ain. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 17 Jul 2017 12:13:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/july/space_agency.shtml Enhancing the cooperation between the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and the Emirates Space Agency, a joint scientific delegation from the College of Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:27:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/be/dba_graduation.shtml The UAEU Vice Chancellor, H.E. Prof. Mohamed Albaili recognized the 2016/2017 DBA Graduates in the DBA Program's 2nd Annual Gala Dinner at the Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:02:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/mubarah.shtml Mubarah, a startup from UAEU Science & Innovation Park organized a Ramadan Challenge tournament in Al-Ain at the Islamic Institute stadium as part of the launch of their company app. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 18 Jun 2017 11:52:39 +0400 http://cfa.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/diet_defining.shtml A new online nutrition tool that can help health leaders to get their teeth into the relationship between diet and chronic disease is being developed Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:19:11 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/diet_defining.shtml A new online nutrition tool that can help health leaders to get their teeth into the relationship between diet and chronic disease is being developed Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:19:01 +0400 http://www.cos.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/uni_councilmeet.shtml Prof. Paul Zingg, President Emeritus of California State University, Chico and a member of the University Council at UAEU, took time to meet with students on campus after the recent University Council meeting Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:18:20 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/uni_councilmeet.shtml Prof. Paul Zingg, President Emeritus of California State University, Chico and a member of the University Council at UAEU, took time to meet with students on campus after the recent University Council meeting. He visited laboratories Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:14:31 +0400 http://cfa.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/gelatinresearch.shtml Research by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) team that is aiming to identify a new, halal-respecting source of a gelatin that plays a vital role in food and pharmaceutical industries has been recognized for an excellence award for innovation. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:23:00 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/carcharging.shtml Channeling the power of the sun toward the road is the key to a project developed by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students that aims to provide a new method for allowing electric cars to run for longer distances. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:17:20 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/gelatinresearch.shtml Research by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) team that is aiming to identify a new, halal-respecting source of a gelatin that plays a vital role in food and pharmaceutical industries has been recognized for an excellence award for innovation. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:58:16 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/gelatinresearch.shtml Research by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) team that is aiming to identify a new, halal-respecting source of a gelatin that plays a vital role in food and pharmaceutical industries has been recognized for an excellence award for innovation. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:52:31 +0400 http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/carcharging.shtml Channeling the power of the sun toward the road is the key to a project developed by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students that aims to provide a new method for allowing electric cars to run for longer distances. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:22:58 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/carcharging.shtml Channeling the power of the sun toward the road is the key to a project developed by United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) students that aims to provide a new method for allowing electric cars to run for longer distances. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:20:09 +0400 http://www.cos.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/resurgence_research.shtml A genetic disorder that can lead to heart failure and cause fertility problems for women can be prevented but not wiped out, and has not vanished for good despite measures to tackle it leading to a Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:20:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/warningresearch.shtml A genetic disorder that can lead to heart failure and cause fertility problems for women can be prevented but not wiped out, and has not vanished for good despite measures to tackle it leading to a decrease in cases, according to new research from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:11:10 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/warningresearch.shtml A genetic disorder that can lead to heart failure and cause fertility problems for women can be prevented but not wiped out, and has not vanished for good despite measures to tackle it leading to a decrease in cases, according to new research from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:02:36 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/qs_ranking.shtml United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has been ranked as the nation's best university - and now stands among the top 1.5 per cent of universities in the world - according to a prestigious global overview of higher education institutions. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:50:00 +0400 http://www.library.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/discussioncom.shtml On June 5th and 6th, the UAEU Libraries staff welcomed Stephen Axford, the principal consultant of AXOS Urban Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based urban design firm to the site to begin discussion and consultations on the library building redevelopment. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:03:00 +0400 library ????? ?????? ?? ????? ????? ????? ????? ???????? ??????? ??????? 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Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:17:23 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/st_personalities.shtml The way students exhibit five key personality traits that influence how they learn has been analyzed by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) research team, in the hope the findings can help to develop educational strategies for the future. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:06:50 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/june/mena.shtml Bezeo, a start-up from United Arab Emirates University's Science and Innovation Park, was announced the winners of the Singularity University MENA Global Impact Challenge and were selected for the Global Solutions Program GSP 2017, Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:25:09 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/may/p_driving_habits.shtml Young male Emiratis are more likely to suffer injuries on the roads, distracted and underage driving needs to be cracked down on, and a fresh approach should be taken to implementing educational programs for young UAE drivers - those are some of the key findings of a UAEU study into crashes and collisions that have led to lives being damaged or shattered. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 30 May 2017 10:04:01 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/r26.shtml Young male Emiratis are more likely to suffer injuries on the roads, distracted and underage driving needs to be cracked down on, and a fresh approach should be taken to implementing educational programs for young UAE drivers - those are some of the key findings of a UAEU study into crashes and collisions that have led to lives being damaged or shattered. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 30 May 2017 09:53:00 +0400 UAEU research puts spotlight on poor driving habits http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/patents/r26.shtml Young male Emiratis are more likely to suffer injuries on the roads, distracted and underage driving needs to be cracked down on, and a fresh approach should be taken to implementing educational programs for young UAE drivers - those are some of the key findings of a UAEU study into crashes and collisions that have led to lives being damaged or shattered. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 30 May 2017 09:45:00 +0400 UAEU research puts spotlight on poor driving habits http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research.shtml A UAEU-led study that quizzed hundreds of the university's young female students about their eating and exercise habits has found one in three are overweight or obese - and poor sleeping habits, skipping breakfast, and a sedentary lifestyle are the root causes. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 24 May 2017 08:19:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/may/weightyissue.shtml A UAEU-led study that quizzed hundreds of the university's young female students about their eating and exercise habits has found one in three are overweight or obese - and poor sleeping habits, skipping breakfast, and a sedentary lifestyle are the root causes. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 23 May 2017 09:24:04 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/r25.shtml A UAEU-led study that quizzed hundreds of the university’s young female students about their eating and exercise habits has found one in three are overweight or obese - and poor sleeping habits, skipping breakfast, and a sedentary lifestyle are the root causes. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 23 May 2017 07:59:00 +0400 Image Title http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/newlightre.shtml Groundbreaking big-data research produced by the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) suggests that, when it comes to keeping employees, it's less important for them to be happy - and more important for them to feel they are liked. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 18 May 2017 11:59:23 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/may/newlightre.shtml Groundbreaking big-data research produced by the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) suggests that, when it comes to keeping employees, it's less important for them to be happy - and more important for them to feel they are liked. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 18 May 2017 11:55:41 +0400 http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/urc.shtml UAEU CBE Economics, Finance and Accounting students took part in the Fifth United Arab Emirates Undergraduate Research Competition (URC), Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 18 May 2017 07:45:14 +0400 http://www.library.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/sciencemaster.shtml The UAEU Libraries Dean recently received a delegation from the American University in the Emirates Master of Library Science program to attend a Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 15 May 2017 08:35:27 +0400 http://www.library.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/esource.shtml The UAEU Libraries Deanship hosted Cambridge University Training Director Caroline Kerbyson for a presentation recently on the Cambridge Core e- Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 15 May 2017 08:32:51 +0400 http://www.library.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/myvision.shtml The UAEU library is delighted to have received a copy of the Braille edition of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 15 May 2017 08:30:29 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/may/heartproj.shtml Groundbreaking technology at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is opening new avenues of study in the field of diabetes. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 11 May 2017 11:23:29 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/heartproj.shtml Groundbreaking technology at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is opening new avenues of study in the field of diabetes. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 11 May 2017 11:08:13 +0400 Image Title http://www.cedu.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/cedu_doctoral.shtml The College of Education of the United Arab Emirates University participated in the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference held in San Antonio, Texas, from April 27 to May 1.The conference was attended by over 15,000 researchers from countries all over the world. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 09 May 2017 11:20:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/may/aua.shtml The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is proud to be one of fifteen founding members of the Asian Universities Alliance (AUA), launched at Tsinghua University, Beijing, on 29 April 2017, the Chinese Year of the Fire Rooster, coinciding with Tsinghua's 106th Anniversary. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 08 May 2017 10:06:03 +0400 http://www.thenational.ae/uae/food-industry-worst-in-abu-dhabi-for-disclosing-environmental-data-study-finds The food industry is the least likely to report its environmental performance, while oil and gas is the most transparent, research has suggested. Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 08 May 2017 09:40:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/may/dementia.shtml A UAEU researcher has played a key role in an international study into the health benefits of B vitamins, which could make a crucial contribution to efforts to combat dementia. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 03 May 2017 13:25:42 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/camelreader.shtml 3D technology and techniques designed to monitor elite athletes are being used by students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to develop an early-warning system that can save the lives of camels. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 03 May 2017 10:20:00 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/may/camelreader.shtml 3D technology and techniques designed to monitor elite athletes are being used by students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to develop an early-warning system that can save the lives of camels. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 03 May 2017 10:14:00 +0400 cit Introducing the UAEU-developed camel camera that could save animals’ lives 3D technology and techniques designed to monitor elite athletes are being used by students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to develop an early-warning system that can save the lives of camels. http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/camelcamera.shtml 3D technology and techniques designed to monitor elite athletes are being used by students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to develop an early-warning system that can save the lives of camels. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 03 May 2017 10:04:03 +0400 http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/cbe_forum.shtml The UAEU Department of Economics and Finance organized the 2nd CBE Forum for Research in Economics and Finance Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 01 May 2017 08:07:02 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/april/controlroom3.shtml Research at UAEU is delving into a puzzle that lies at the core of physics - by aiming to create new knowledge about neutrinos, delve into the subject of dark matter, and unlock more of the secrets of the universe. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:48:35 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/re23.shtml Research at UAEU is delving into a puzzle that lies at the core of physics - by aiming to create new knowledge about neutrinos, delve into the subject of dark matter, and unlock more of the secrets of the universe. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:38:33 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/april/patentproc.shtml A device designed to help take data processing into a new generation has been patented by a UAEU scientist. Professor Usama Al Khawaja, of the Department of Physics at the university's College of Science, has developed a mechanism which allows a range of everyday optical operations - such as switches, diodes, and logic gates - to be performed with a single tool, making communication swifter and smoother. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:28:10 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/patents/p201.shtml A device designed to help take data processing into a new generation has been patented by a UAEU scientist. Professor Usama Al Khawaja, of the Department of Physics at the university's College of Science, has developed a mechanism which allows a range of everyday optical operations - such as switches, diodes, and logic gates - to be performed with a single tool, making communication swifter and smoother. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:22:41 +0400 Image Title http://www.cedu.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/masterstudents.shtml A UAEU graduate who has returned to the university for the next stage of her academic journey is at the cutting-edge of a project that could open up new technological horizons for the aviation industry. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 12:12:31 +0400 http://www.cedu.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/iice2017.shtml Representing the UAEU community in Dublin recently, at the Ireland International Spring Conference on Education (IICE-2017), was Dr Ghadah Al Murshidi, who presented a paper at the event, which ran from the 24th to the 27th of April. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 11:32:58 +0400 http://www.cos.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/research.shtml Research at UAEU is delving into a puzzle that lies at the core of physics - by aiming to create new knowledge about neutrinos, delve into the subject of dark matter, and unlock more of the secrets of the universe Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 08:25:00 +0400 http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/trading_competition.shtml UAEU students specialized in finance took part Wednesday, April 26th in the 2nd Trading Competition jointly organized by the Department of Finance of the School of Business Administration (SBA) of American University of Sharjah (AUS), with the Department of Finance of the College of Business and Economics (CBE) of UAE University (UAEU). Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:12:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/rcoe.shtml The process of making medicine from microalgae - and potentially developing new treatments for some of the world's most serious diseases - could be boosted through a new discovery by an international research partnership that includes UAEU scientists. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:03:07 +0400 Image Title http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/medicinebreakthrough.shtml The process of making medicine from microalgae - and potentially developing new treatments for some of the world's most serious diseases - could be boosted through a new discovery by an international research partnership that includes UAEU scientists. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:37:40 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/april/medicinebreakthrough.shtml The process of making medicine from microalgae - and potentially developing new treatments for some of the world's most serious diseases - could be boosted through a new discovery by an international research partnership that includes UAEU scientists. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:33:05 +0400 http://www.thenational.ae/uae/educated-emirati-fathers-want-more-for-their-daughters-uae-study-shows Research by Dr Emilie Rutledge and Professor Mohamed Madi in the National newspaper Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 24 Apr 2017 10:22:00 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/nyuad.shtml Two UAEU College of Information Technology (CIT) students, Athra Al Khatri and Nouf Al Saedi, under the supervision of Dr Saad Harous, won the audience choice prize for their ground-breaking and important inventions to help people with the growing problems of autism, obesity and diabetes, at the Annual NYUAD International Hackathon, a three-day programming marathon which took place from April 13 to 17, 2017 in Abu Dhabi. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 17 Apr 2017 12:43:00 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/etic2017.shtml A team of two UAEU College of Information Technology students, Khaled Al Nuaimi and Abdullah Al Awadhi, scooped first place in the Computer Programming category in the Emirates Technology and Innovation Competition (ETIC) in Abu Dhabi recently. They were coached to victory by Dr Saad Harous. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 16 Apr 2017 08:30:00 +0400 http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/employee_appreciation.shtml The College of Business and Economics (CBE) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) hosted an appreciation event Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:35:00 +0400 http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/lecture.shtml The College of Business and Economics (CBE) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in collaboration with Morgan Internationa Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:38:00 +0400 http://www.cos.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/climate_change.shtml In our lab at the UAEU College of Science Biology Department there is extensive engagement of undergraduate students in research on the impacts of climate change in hot regions. Over Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:46:42 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/april/climate_change.shtml In our lab at the UAEU College of Science Biology Department there is extensive engagement of undergraduate students in research on the impacts of climate change in hot regions Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:35:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/bs_uaeu.shtml Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, UAEU, has stressed the desire of the country's leadership to place education at the top of its cultural renaissance priorities at a UAEU retreat in Dubai. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:43:00 +0400 https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/happinesscenter.shtml Under the patronage of United Arab Emirates University Chancellor His Excellency Dr Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, the university opened the Emirates Center for Research on Happiness on Monday 20 March, 2017. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 20 Mar 2017 07:29:00 +0400 gov UAEU opens the Emirates Center for Happiness Research, the first of its kind in the UAE and the Middle East Under the patronage of United Arab Emirates University Chancellor His Excellency Dr Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, the university opened the Emirates Center for Research on Happiness on Monday 20 March, 2017. https://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/library/americanuniversity.shtml UAEU Libraries Dean received a delegation from American University in the Emirates Master of Library Science program. Over the winter semester, the Libraries hosted an intern, Samira Fadel Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:00:00 +0400 library American University Delegates Visit the Library at UAEU A delegate from the Master Program at the American University in the Emirates has paid a visit to the Main Library in Al-Maqam. They came to thank the Library for providing internships to their Master students and generally supporting the program. Ms Janette Wright the Dean of Library met the delegate and thanked them for the visit. http://www.cedu.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/ic_education.shtml Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, Chancellor of UAEU, and in cooperation with the organization of The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum award for Distinguished Academic Performance, Dr. Ghaleb Ali Al Hadrami, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost inaugurated the international conference of the College of Education. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Sun, 12 Mar 2017 12:55:53 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/ic_education.shtml Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi, Chancellor of UAEU, and in cooperation with the organization of The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum award for Distinguished Academic Performance, Dr. Ghaleb Ali Al Hadrami, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost inaugurated the international conference of the College of Education. Reem S. Sun, 12 Mar 2017 12:33:13 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/topgorvsummit.shtml UAEU Chancellor His Excellency Dr Ali Rashid Al Noaimi presided over the second meeting of the UAEU Council in Dubai on February 13, at the same time as the World Government Summit. Reem S. Sun, 12 Mar 2017 11:57:41 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/organicroots.shtml Lessons in life, and in the importance of giving back to the community, are being learned at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) through a project that is taking students out of the classroom and into the garden. Fresh produce grown in a new organic vegetable and fruit garden created at the university is being distributed to charitable organizations and families in need around Al Ain, as the students who plant, care for, and harvest the ingredients discover how growing food can help them to grow as individuals. The Student Organic Garden Project is the brainchild of Dr Sahera Bleibleh, Assistant Professor in the Architectural Engineering Department of UAEU's College of Engineering, with its aim being to provide life-learning experiences and promote a culture of service among students, while also reflecting the university's key role in the fabric of Al Ain life. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:41:17 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/save_energy.shtml Agricultural waste is being used by scientists at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) to create a new material that could prevent buildings from leaking energy and help to make the nation cleaner and greener. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:57:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/dronetech.shtml Groundbreaking drone technology being developed at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is making use of an increasingly interconnected world to potentially help save the lives of disaster victims. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:53:05 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/drone_tech.shtml Groundbreaking drone technology being developed at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is making use of an increasingly interconnected world to potentially help save the lives of disaster victims. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:33:22 +0400 http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/garden_project.shtml Lessons in life, and in the importance of giving back to the community, are being learned at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) through a project that is taking students out of the classroom and into the garden. Reem S. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:20:41 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/womendayalbaili.shtml UAEU Vice Chancellor Professor Mohamed Albaili honored Emirati women on International Women's Day, and acknowledged the achievements they have accomplished and the outstanding progress they have made on educational, professional, leadership, and governmental fronts. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 08:25:00 +0400 http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/envir_motor.shtml Built from scratch, light on its wheels, and designed to be able to drive 1,500km on just one litre of fuel, a super-efficient car created by students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is about to be put to the test. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:28:29 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/envir_motor.shtml Built from scratch, light on its wheels, and designed to be able to drive 1,500km on just one litre of fuel, a super-efficient car created by students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is about to be put to the test. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:26:00 +0400 http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/operatingtheatre.shtml Medical technology developed at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is set to help surgeons navigate complex and delicate procedures by acting as a robotic aid to accuracy. UAEU Device Brings An Extra Hand To The Operating Theatre Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:35:20 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/patents/p24.shtml Researchers at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are developing an innovative technique for creating stronger, higher-performance concrete that is equipped to withstand the extremities of the Gulf climate. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:44:25 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/p22.shtml 3D-printing technology is being employed by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) scientist to bring the personalized touch to prosthetics. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:33:00 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/p21.shtml Scientists at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are creating a hi-tech robot designed to mimic human movements - resembling something from epic sci-fi movie Avatar. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:22:00 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/patents/p20.shtml It's something that people in all walks of life would love to have - a way of telling us when a machine might break down, when a traffic jam might occur, or which new customer might prove to be the most profitable. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:18:53 +0400 Image Title http://cfa.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/fagri_week.shtml Under the patronage of United Arab Emirates University Vice Chancellor Professor Mohamed Albaili, the College of Food and Agriculture (CFA) organized a Week of Food and Agriculture 2017, as part of the university's Innovation for Happiness initiative. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:38:03 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/rashid.shtml Meet Rashid, the brainchild of four talented UAEU students, Alshaimaa Al Naqbi, Shamma Al Wheibi, Fatima Al Dhaheri and Mooza Al Aleeli. He was created for their Artificial Intelligence (CSBP301) Spring 2017 lab project. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:31:33 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/march/operatingtheatre.shtml Medical technology developed at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is set to help surgeons navigate complex and delicate procedures by acting as a robotic aid to accuracy. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:08:00 +0400 http://www.chss.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/apccr.shtml Sultan Al Mansouri, Abdullah Al Shekaili, Abdullah Al Zubaidi, and Mohammed Maali represented the UAEU at the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR) in Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:00:21 +0400 http://www.chss.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/apccr.shtml Sultan Al Mansouri, Abdullah Al Shekaili, Abdullah Al Zubaidi, and Mohammed Maali represented the UAEU at the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR) in Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:00:21 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/standardization_hl.shtml Sultan Al Mansouri, Abdullah Al Shekaili, Abdullah Al Zubaidi, and Mohammed Maali represented the UAEU at the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research (APCCR) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in November last year, to present their 2016 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) project. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:39:40 +0400 http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/brainstorming_workshop.shtml The College of Business & Economics participated to a brainstorming workshop organized by the Innovation Unit of the Ministry of Finance in Dubai, Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:18:00 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/upc2017.shtml The Spring University Programming Contest (UPC), was held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the College of IT between 11am-3pm. Reem S. Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:28:01 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/uaeustudent_jpn.shtml The UAEU Supernova space team, Lamia Al Marzooqi, Ameereh Seyedzadeh, Aisha Al Yahyaai, and Shamma Al Kalbani from the Mechanical Engineering Department at UAEU's College of Engineering have just returned from an exciting, all expenses paid, two-week trip to Japan, arranged by the UAE Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Their first-place-prize visit started on the first day of 2017, and lasted until 14 January. The first twelve days were spent participating as pioneers on a CanSat program in Chiba and Wakayama, followed by two days in Nagoya for a parabolic flight, in which they experienced the feeling of weightlessness, as an astronaut would in space. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 19 Feb 2017 13:35:37 +0400 http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/astronaut.shtml The UAEU Supernova space team, Lamia Al Marzooqi, Ameereh Seyedzadeh, Aisha Al Yahyaai, and Shamma Al Kalbani from the Mechanical Engineering Department at UAEU's College of Engineering have just returned from an exciting, all expenses paid, two-week trip to Japan, arranged by the UAE Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Reem S. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:19:17 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/avatar.shtml Scientists at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are creating a hi-tech robot designed to mimic human movements - resembling something from epic sci-fi movie Avatar. Reem Alqahtani <reemsaeed@UAEU.AC.AE> Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:30:53 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/predictiontool.shtml It's something that people in all walks of life would love to have - a way of telling us when a machine might break down, when a traffic jam might occur, or which new customer might prove to be the most profitable. Reem S. Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:23:24 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/fagri_week.shtml Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:13:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/gw_research.shtml The College of Science at the United Arab Emirates University successfully launched the first phase of groundwater radioactivity mapping in the country on Tuesday December 6, 2016, in the presence of the Dean of the College of Science, Professor Ahmed Murad, the scientific research team, faculty members, and the college community. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:02:32 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/predictiontool.shtml It's something that people in all walks of life would love to have - a way of telling us when a machine might break down, when a traffic jam might occur, or which new customer might prove to be the most profitable. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:57:01 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/kindey_di.shtml Scientists at United Arab Emirates University are working on a new test to help detect kidney disease in humans. Part of a wider project into chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal function, Dr. Iltaf Shah, the lead scientist on the project and an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at UAEU, says the new test is an “inexpensive Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:49:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/avatar_robot.shtml Scientists at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are creating a hi-tech robot designed to mimic human movements - resembling something from epic sci-fi movie Avatar. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:44:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/studentacv_..shtml The UAEU Student Activities Department held an outdoor activity event on the Women's Campus to introduce different activities, societies and clubs to students on February 6 in the presence of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Enrollment Dr Ali Al Kaabi, and Student Activities Department Director Professor Moza Al Ketbi. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 07 Feb 2017 07:33:00 +0400 http://www.eng.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/eng_students.shtml A group of electrical engineering students from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) achieved 3rd place in the 5th International Conference on Electronic Devices, Systems and Application (ICDESA) which was held at the American University of Ras Al Khaima recently. The conference was sponsored by the Global Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Reem S. Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:17:21 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/feb/eectronicdevices_comp.shtml A group of electrical engineering students from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) achieved 3rd place in the 5th International Conference on Electronic Devices, Systems and Application (ICDESA) which was held at the American University of Ras Al Khaima recently. The conference was sponsored by the Global Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 05 Feb 2017 12:48:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/3dprintedprosthetics.shtml 3D-printing technology is being employed by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) scientist to bring the personalized touch to prosthetics. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:35:23 +0400 http://www.cit.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017_news/3dprinted.shtml 3D-printing technology is being employed by a United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) scientist to bring the personalized touch to prosthetics. In partnership with the University of Michigan, Dr Fady Alnajjar, assistant professor in UAEU's Department of Information Technology, Reem S. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:18:21 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/internshipstudent17.shtml The Center for Career Placement and Alumni (CCPA) recently organized a number of workshops for internship students on campus to prepare them to excel in their field of studies and be productive members of society. The workshops covered areas such as leadership in the workplace, the benefits of internship, and innovation in education. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:30:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/cgs_workshop.shtml Professional Development Office at College of Humanities and Social Sciences in the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized an orientation of graduate studies programs and number of lectures and workshops for internship students in the college during this week to prepare the students to be distinctive in their specializations, leaders and productive in their societies. The event was held with the participation of trainers and concerned faculty members. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:24:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/r20.shtml Researchers at the Date Palm Development Research Unit (DPDRU) in the United Arab Emirates are planning to create a gene bank for 150 date varieties. The center, part of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), was set up in 1989 to lead and facilitate research related to date palm production in the country through the application of tissue culture techniques - an in vitro technique to mass propagate date palm varieties. The introduction of a gene Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:49:30 +0400 Image Title http://www.cos.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/cos_honors_faculty_members.shtml The College of Science (COS) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) honored the distinctive researchers in the college as part of the Happy College Program Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:57:56 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/4thdiscussion_sc.shtml To further the UAEU's mission to foster, create and disseminate knowledge to serve the community, the College of Science held on Sunday 15 January at the University Social Club (Multaqa) the Fourth Science Dialogue: Effect of Basic Science on Humanities Sciences - Uses, Applications and Challenges in the presence of the Dean of the College of Science, Professor Ahmed Murad, department heads and a number of faculty members in the college. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 16 Jan 2017 09:55:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/cetl_2017.shtml The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized an orientation of services and programs available to new faculty members, at the College of Information Technology Building in January in the presence of number of faculty members and center administrators. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 08:35:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/degreeworks.shtml UAEU Vice Chancellor Professor Mohamed Albaili launched a program for academic advising called Degree Works on Sunday 15th January in the presence of deputies of the Vice Chancellor, deans of colleges and a number of faculty members and students. The program works as an interactive instrument to enable students and academic advisors to track the student academic journey as well as planning and tracking the student's study plan. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 15 Jan 2017 08:30:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/genebank.shtml Researchers at the Date Palm Development Research Unit (DPDRU) in the United Arab Emirates are planning to create a gene bank for 150 date varieties. The center, part of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), was set up in 1989 to lead and facilitate research related to date palm production in the country through the application of tissue culture techniques - an in vitro technique to mass propagate date palm varieties. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:19:00 +0400 http://www.cbe.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/new_technology.shtml A university instructor and two special needs students have developed new gesture-controlled technology to aid people with disabilities. The Smart Gesture Control and Recognition Technologies Noura Al Dhaheri <n_aldhaheri@UAEU.AC.AE> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:55:01 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/sc_newfaculty.shtml The College of Science (COS) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) honored on Tuesday January 10th the distinctive researchers in the college as part of the Happy College Program. The event was held in the presence of Professor Ahmed Murad, Dean of COS, and other members of the college. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:36:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/newgesture.shtml A university instructor and two special needs students have developed new gesture-controlled technology to aid people with disabilities. The Smart Gesture Control and Recognition Technologies, or Smart G-CRT, can be used to recognize specific human gestures and process them to control various devices to help people with special needs. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:11:35 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/studentorientation17.shtml The division of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) organized a celebration to welcome new students on Monday, January 9th in the auditorium of the Crescent Building, with an accompanying exhibition, as part of the New Students' Orientation Program. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Mon, 09 Jan 2017 08:06:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/newfaculty2017.shtml The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) recently welcomed 19 new distinguished faculty members from different prestigious international academic organizations as part of the New Faculty Members Orientation Program at the start of the 2nd semester of the 2016-2017 academic year, in the presence of His Excellency Professor Mohamed Albaili, Vice Chancellor of the UAEU, and a number of academic and administrative personnel. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 13:22:00 +0400 http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/r19.shtml An assistant professor at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is developing a smart suit to help stroke patients reestablish brain to muscle connections. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:36:06 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/r18.shtml The Roadway, Transportation, and Traffic Safety Research Center (RTTSRC) at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is working on a new intelligent transportation system to enable driverless cars to communicate on the roads. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:34:10 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/r17.shtml To encourage more research and new discoveries in essential oils, a new database has been developed in the UAE to profile the country's aromatic plant species. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:31:09 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/r16.shtml Following Shamsa Al Mazrouei's recent win at the GITEX Student Lab competition in Dubai, where she was awarded AED30,000 for her virtual reality game, the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) student reveals why she is determined to make immersive game-based learning mainstream in the UAE. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:27:35 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/dvcrgs/research/research/r15.shtml A team of four female students from United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) are set to shake-up the region's interiors industry with their energy generating carpet. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:24:58 +0400 Image Title http://www.uaeu.ac.ae/en/news/2017/jan/newstudents2017.shtml The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) welcomed more than 462 students to start the 2nd semester of the current academic year, 2016-2017, on Sunday January 8th in the Great Hall of the Crescent Building, UAEU, in the presence of His Excellency Professor Mohamed Albaili, Vice Chancellor of the UAEU, and Dr. Ali Al Kaabi, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment, along with parents of new students and representatives from different colleges and scientific and administrative departments. Eiman Hareb Salem Al Shamsi <eiman.alshamsi@uaeu.ac.ae> Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:10:00 +0400