Day: December 8, 2022

ABU DHABI, The second Arab University Rankings published by Times Higher Education highlighted Zayed University’s research as a key strength for the institution.

Zayed University saw its “Citation” score receive a 13 percent increase against last year’s rankings. The citation score examines research influence by capturing the average number of times a university’s published work is cited by scholars globally. According to The Times Higher Education methodology the citations “help to show us how much each university is contributing to the sum of human knowledge: they tell us whose research has stood out, has been picked up and built on by other scholars and, most importantly, has been shared around the global scholarly community to expand the boundaries of our understanding, irrespective of discipline.”

Commenting on the latest rankings, Dr. Michael Allen, Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer, said, “As a University we have made a concerted effort to increase our research capabilities and these rankings are testament to the work of everyone at Zayed University. Seeing our research make an impact beyond our campus is enormously rewarding. We are always looking to expand in this area and just this month announced the first of our new research centres with the launch of the Zai Centre, which focuses on the teaching and learning of Arabic language. These new research centres are the next stage in our transformation and will work on challenging, big projects which are aligned with the UAE national agenda.”

Overall Zayed University, which currently undertaking pioneering transformation strategy which is equipping students for the jobs of the future was ranked in the 61-70 band regionally. As of August 2022, all undergraduate students enrolling in Zayed University join the new interdisciplinary degree programmes, which are taught using best in class active learning techniques. All students also participate in Zayed University’s unique partner challenge programme which provide students with an opportunity to work alongside local and international companies giving them the valuable real-world experience needed to thrive in their career.

The new degree programmes are in line with the UAE’s Centennial 2071 plan and Projects of the 50 which are focused on improving the education system as part of the Government’s plans to build a stronger and more innovative nation.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) celebrated the successful completion of the 6th edition of Tamkeen and Qiyadat programmes.

The bank awarded 46 employees, equipped to further enhance their progression to senior roles within the bank.

As part of the Bank’s continued commitment to nurture local talents in the banking sector, ADIB partnered with Harvard Business Publishing, global learning providers to further strengthen the programme and provide best-in-class learning experiences to prepare local talents for the rapidly changing financial sector.

The 6-months programme included four modules focusing on specific areas such as ‘Developing a Leaders Mindset’, ‘Developing Employees’, ‘Empowering and Engaging Employees’, ‘Managing Innovation & Change’, and ‘Driving Performance’.

In line with the UAE Government’s efforts to encourage more Emiratisation across the financial services industry, both programmes are focused on empowering Emirati talents at ADIB with effective learning and training tools supporting career progression while improving personal and professional developments.

Commenting on this occasion, Nasser Al-Awadi, Group CEO of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, said, “As a leading Islamic financial institution, ADIB’s leadership programmes are aimed to empower the diverse pool of Emirati talents by providing them the essential tools to enhance their progression to senior roles within the bank. We are proud that we were able to support many of our employees’ career progression for 6 years to date and remain committed to empower our high-potential employees. We are confident that these programmes will equip ADIB employees to become leaders of the future and ultimately contribute to the country’s economic growth”.

Addressing the graduates, Bushra Al Shehhi at ADIB, stated, “This graduation ceremony is a proud moment for ADIB and all the graduates. We are firm believers in the power of investing in our employees, our most valuable assets, and thus continue to enhance Qiyadat and Tamkeen programmes to further develop ADIB’s diverse talent pool. This year, each participant has demonstrated unique dedication and potential by successfully completing this programme. We are confident that the skills and knowledge graduates obtained this year will make a major contribution in their careers, ADIB’s future success and UAE’s economic growth.”

ADIB has one of highest Emiratisation ratios, where UAE nationals make over 45 percent of the bank’s workforce, contributing to the bank’s strong performance-based culture. ADIB’s Emiratisation efforts are aligned with the National Employability Agenda to support holistic career development and build a knowledge-based economy.

ADIB has received numerous awards for its Emiratisation programmes, including the award for the Best Nationalisation Initiative and Excellence in Talent Management from the MENA HR Awards, and the Human Resource Development Award from the Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The Times Higher Education (THE) has published its annual Graduate Employability Rankings and Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been ranked best in the United Arab Emirates for this important yardstick for effective education. THE surveys over 1,600 institutions in nearly 100 countries and has rated ADU top in the UAE, 2nd in the GCC and 3rd in the Arab region. These results place ADU well within the top 250 universities worldwide that THE has cited for the value of its graduates an elite group of institutions led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Oxford University. ADU has ranked 179th among these world-leading institutions.

Following on the University’s business and economic subjects being ranked best in the UAE, joint 2nd in the Arab region and among the top 175 globally in the Times Higher Subject Rankings, and an overall 301-350 position in the THE World University Rankings, the outstanding performance in the Global Employability Rankings consolidates Abu Dhabi University’s position not only among the elite institutions in the Arab region, but also one that is internationally respected.

ADU Chancellor Professor Waqar Ahmad commented, “Abu Dhabi University (ADU) excels in teaching, research and student experience. Times Higher World University Rankings place our teaching and research influence among the very best in the Arab region and our US accrediting body, the State of California’s Western Association of Schools and Colleges, has commended us for our ‘putting students first philosophy’. The global employability rankings published now confirm what UAE and regional employers already know that ADU graduates are among the best of any alumni across the world. We remain committed to developing talented young people capable of transforming organizations in and beyond the UAE.”

ADU holds numerous prestigious international accreditations both at the program and the university level. ADU offers over 50 undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering and the built environment, business and management, media and education, law and health sciences.

ADU Provost, Professor Thomas Hochstettler, noted, “We transform young people’s lives and prepare them to excel in further studies and employment. Irrespective of the subject of study, our mantra is that our graduates will have technical, interpersonal and leadership skills to perform outstandingly well in the world of work on day one. Key employability skills including familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the use of technology, are built into every major and consolidated in master’s and doctoral programmes.”

The University invests heavily in co- and extracurricular activities including participation in clubs and societies, volunteering, internships, student exchange programs and sports and regards these as essential to the development of employability skills. Employment support is provided to graduates through the University’s employability and alumni relations office.

Ms Dana Saleh, the lead on employability at ADU, commented, “Employers are part of the Abu Dhabi University family. We work hand in glove with them to ensure that our programs are both academically rigorous and produce graduates able to move into employment with confidence. Although a young university, ADU is proud that our alumni are already holding prestigious senior positions in government and the private sector. Based on employer surveys, these rankings are a testament to the respect in which employers hold the University and our graduates. We will commit to justifying their confidence in Abu Dhabi University.”

The THE Global Employability Rankings represent the results of a survey of recruiters at top companies globally and focus on recruiters’ views on universities that are best at preparing graduates for the workplace. Employers vote for universities in their own countries and if they recruit globally in other countries. Only the top 250 universities globally are listed in the rankings.

Universities from 44 countries are represented among the top 250 institutions listed including 9 institutions in the Arab region.

Source: Emirates News Agency