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March 8, 2021 2023-03-09 5:08Alumni
Alumni Association (UDAA)
The University of Dubai strives to maintain and strengthen its ties with all its alumni members by involving them in various educational events and activities. UD is also committed to offering career advice, as well as networking opportunities to its alumni. The University of Dubai Alumni Association (UDAA) was established in May 2007, providing one association for all UD graduates. UDAA membership is free of charge and alumni need only to keep their address and employment records up-to-date with Alumni Relations office.
Please click here to update your details: Alumni Contact Details form
Get connected to our global online community where you can build your network, find jobs and stay up-to-date with events and workshops.
Vision
To enrich the University of Dubai Alumni life and engage them in supporting the University’s advancement and growth.
Mission
- Promote the welfare of the university of Dubai by building a mutually beneficial relationship between the university and its Alumni community.
- Create/provide lifelong benefits, meaningful programs and purposeful engagement opportunities to various Alumni groups aiming to increase awareness, foster sense of belonging, participation, volunteering and giving back to their alma mater.
- Establish a brand name and image of UD inside and outside UAE.
Values
Loyalty: Encourage Alumni loyalty, involvement, and investment in advancing UDAA.
Pride: Foster a feeling of pride among UDAA members and UD students.
Relationship: Create and nurture a mutually beneficial relationship between UDAA and UD’s current and future stakeholders.
Objectives
- Stimulate Alumni pride and loyalty.
- Provide long-life compelling benefits and services to the various Alumni constituents.
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan.
- Provide and promote networking opportunities.
- Design, promote, and deliver programs that provide Alumni with meaningful ways to engage with the University throughout their different life cycles.
- Cultivate a culture of philanthropy and inspire Alumni to give back to UD.
Benefits and Services
Services Offered By Alumni Relations Office
- Alumni Directory: The online directory reconnects alumni with old friends or helps them find new ones. The directory offers various methods to find alumni by program of study and field of work.
- Updating Your Contact Information: Alumni can update their contact and employment information online. This helps UD keep you informed about events and programs being offered. o update your contact information, click here.
- Alumni Career Services: The Internship and Career Development Center (ICDC) extends its career services to UD alumni by helping them with their job search, disseminating career information to them and involving them in career events such as job fairs and career workshops. Furthermore, alumni are encouraged to meet the UD career advisor for one-on-one career counseling sessions.
Benefits for Alumni
- Stay connected with the UD community.
- Get discounts on MBA, LLM and Professional Development Programs.
- Take selected Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional Development Courses for Free.
- Enjoy corporate discounts from partner organizations.
- Receive career support through seminars, workshops, guest lectures and job postings.
- Access faculty research or contribute your own research.
- Receive invitations to sporting events, picnics, trips abroad and Homecoming events.
- Receive UD E-newsletters, catalogs and magazines.
- Use UD facilities such as the library, cafeteria and computer labs.
Membership Card
UD Alumni are issued a membership card that grants them certain rights and privileges on the UD campus and throughout the UAE.
Membership Benefits
UDAA Members will enjoy several benefits as listed below:
- It’s for a lifetime.
- It’s free of charge.
- It gives you the access to UD library.
- You can attend one course for free (no credit hours) and you will get a certificate of attendance. The course can be from an undergraduate or graduate program.
- Discounts from some retailers.
To apply for the Alumni Membership Card, please click here:
Alumni Membership Card Application
We will inform you when the card is available for pick-up.
Campus Facilities
All UD Alumni are granted access to University facilities, including the cafeteria, library and computer labs. Alumni should present their UDAA Membership Card in order to access these facilities.
Continuing Education
UD graduates are encouraged to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. To this end, Alumni are invited to attend academic and business related events, lectures and seminars sponsored by UD. Alumni are also offered exclusive discounts on courses offered at the Center for Executive Development (CED) and through Alumni Continuous Learning Program (ACLP).
Volunteer
What Alumni can do for UD and its students?
The knowledge and expertise of UD’s alumni are tremendous assets that can benefit the University. The following are some areas where alumni can volunteer:
- Recruitment: Help UD recruit candidates by attending school and company visits and education exhibitions with the recruitment team and talk to prospective students from the business community who may be interested in earning a Master degree or PhD.
- Participation in the Orientation Day: Attend the new students’ orientation day and answer their queries about UD and its programs.
- Be involved in Alumni Guest Speakers Series: Alumni who are interested in speaking, hosting or conducting a workshop should inform the Alumni Relations Office.
- Join the Alumni-Student Mentoring Program (ASMP): Alumni are paired with students to explore career interests and engage in mutually beneficial, professionally-oriented relationships. Similar career goals, shared interests, or common academic backgrounds provide the foundation for the mentor/mentee relationship.
- Internship/Job Placement: Provide UD students with an internship opportunity or assist new graduates in finding jobs at your organization or business.
- Sponsorship: Help enrich the UD experience for current students by encouraging your company to sponsor UD events and activities.
Board of Directors
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum (2009-Present)
Honorary President, University of Dubai’s Alumni Association (UDAA)
Mohammad is a graduate of Bachelor program, majored in Finance & Banking 2008. Mohammed holds the position of Business Manager at the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) since 2005. Additionally, Mohammed is a leading business man in Dubai, with a number of interests in the transportation and hospitality sectors.
Mohammed accepted the post of President of the University of Dubai Alumni Association in May 2009. He hopes to lead the Association to even greater success in the upcoming years.
Nasser Al Abdool
Chairman, UDAA
Nasser started his professional experience as a junior staff at the National Bank of Dubai while continuing his higher diploma at Dubai University College (currently the University of Dubai). It provided him with the opportunity to apply the latest information technology to the banking system and automate several manual transactions. Later on, he joined Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank as Personal Banking Supervisor.
Nasser graduated from the University of Dubai with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Banking in 2007. Upon his graduation, he was promoted to the position of Branch Manager. Aligned with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid’s statement “Innovation is our only way to build a great history of the UAE… the future will be for those who adopt innovation”, Nasser decided to continue his Master Degree in Innovation and Change Management with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University. He believes that the professional organization requires employees who have professional qualifications to bring the best of skills and abilities for the growth and profitability of the organization.
In 2012, after almost five years of branches experience, he was selected as Regional Manager at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, managing nine branches in Deira Area. Nasser joined the UDAA Board of Directors in 2009. He brings his extensive management experience to the Board, as well as his commitment to success and achievement.
Ali Ahmed Hassan Angizeh
Deputy Chairman, UDAA
Ahmad is a graduate of the Bachelor’s program, majoring in Management in 2010. He obtained an Executive MBA from the American University of Sharjah in 2014. He completed Senior Executive Leadership Program with Harvard Business School in June 2019. Currently, he is the Vice President Landside and Facilities at Dubai Airports & Dubai World Central, with more than 15 years of work experience, at Airside Operations, Dubai Airports. Back from Sept 2012 to Oct 2014, he was VP of Cargo & Logistic Dubai International Airport & Al Maktoum International Airport leading the operational management of all cargo facilities at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central. In Oct 2014 to June 2016, he was Positioned, VP – Airside Operations Dubai. He was fully responsible for the development and implementation of a safe and efficient operational strategy, providing a compelling purpose and vision for Airside Operations. Ali is certified in ACI-GSN2 Airside Safety Awareness and GSN5 Advanced Safety Management System. He was recognized for making valuable contributions to the company over the years, moreover, he was elected in the Dubai Government Excellence Program DEGP and a member of The ACI world forum.
Ahmed Khalifa Al Falasi
Member, UDAA
Ahmed is a graduate of the Bachelor’s program, majoring in Management in 2006. After graduation, he worked at Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department, and later he joined Dubai Media Incorporated, as a Director, Strategy & Corporate Excellence. Ahmed isa Certified European Excellence Assessor from the European Foundation of Quality Management (EFQM) and Dubai Excellence Award Program (DGEP) winner.
Dr. Abeer Abdulla Ali Abdulla AlSumaiti
Member, UDAA
Dr. Abeer holds a Ph.D. degree from the University of Dubai, a Master of Strategic HR Management and Master of Sustainable Design in the Built Environment from different universities. She did a training course “Master Students Exchange Program” at Cardiff University, Wales, UK., Leadership & Multiculturalism Course, Al-Maktoum Institute, Dundee, Scotland and G.C.C- Hungarian Youth Exchange Program, Budapest, Hungary – 2008.Author of Conference Paper Titled: Leader-Member Exchange (LMX), Work Engagement and Job Satisfaction among selected employees in the United Arab Emirates during the early stages of the pandemic, DNA for HR Leaders, and The Effect of Indoor Air Quality on Occupants’ Health and Performance in Office Buildings in Dubai. Currently she is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Emirates Development Bank.
Dr. Capt. Sultan Salem AlShamsi
Member, UDAA
Sultan is a holder of Ph.D. degree in Management from the University of Dubai, a Master of Organizational Excellence and a Bachelor degree in Quality Management from Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and a Master of Aviation Management from Emirates Aviation University. He is a Helicopter Pilot and currently he works as Aerodromes Operations Inspector in the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). He also a speaker and a presenter.
Mohammed Hamdan Alshehhi
Member, UDAA
He is a holder of Bachelor degree in Computer Information System and a Master degree in Business Administration from Abu Dhabi University. Currently he works as Technical Lead in Automation and AI Expert at Etisalat. He has Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer Advance 2019 Certificate, ITIL Expert certification and Cisco Certified Network Associate. Digital Transformation/Robotics, HR Sourcing Strategy, and Engineering are his field of expertise (https://www.squareonemea.com/lp-rpa/).
Fahad Anoohi
Member, UDAA
He is a holder of Bachelor degree in Accounting. Auditor with extensive experience who is committed to enhancing corporate compliance, workflow, and procedures through audits and optimization suggestions. He also participated in development of SAP Audit Integrity Screening. Currently he works as Internal Audit Specialist at Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA).
Ammar Bin Risheed
Member, UDAA
He is a holder of Bachelor degree in Finance & Banking. He is the Founder & CEO of Ilyas TECH Mobility and Co-Founder & Co-CEO for Stealth Startup. Currently he is taking the “Alternative Investments” course/diploma from Harvard Business School. He joined the UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund portfolio of companies while working for Monet.
Rashed Khalil Obaid Ali
Member, UDAA
He is a holder of a Master of Laws degree in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution & Financial Crimes And Money Laundering. He is a Lawyer and the owner of Mohammed Nekhaira Al Dhaheri Advocates & Legal Consultant.
Amer Rashed AlMehairi
Member, UDAA
He is a holder of Bachelor degree in Computer Information System. More than 20 years of experience in specialized technical and administrative work and implementation of service strategies, excellent experience in recruitment, smart services and development of services and projects. Currently he is working as Director of the Command & Smart Control Center at General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs. He received the Medal of Excellent Service and the Medal of Sincere Service from Dubai Police.
He is a member of the European Liaison Officers Organization, member of International Air Transport Association (IATA), and a member of IPT.
Khalid Khadim
Member, UDAA
Emirati with over 12 years of experience in HR field in Telecom and Digital Government industry and has managed several projects involved leadership upskilling & employees capacity building. He holds Master’s degree in HR and Leadership from University of Dubai, SHRM PMQ, MBTI-step II practitioner and he is Certified in Kirkpatrick four levels evaluation model. He has led different innovative projects endorsed by global professional body and he has enhanced the learning strategy within the organization to build lifelong learning culture. Khalid is working as Manager Talent Management, at Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority and he oversees talent management activities including talent attraction, retention, career development and performance management.
Mohammed Shael Al Saadi
Founder and Honorary Life Member
Mohammed is a graduate of the Bachelor’s program, majoring in Management, he also holds Masters in Quality Management from the University of Wollongong, Masters of Science in Professional Studies, City Science & Smart Cities from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Management at the University of Dubai. He holds the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Business Developments & Strategy Sector, Dubai Economy. Since joining Dubai Economy in 2008, AlSaadi has made significant contributions to streamlining business activities in Dubai and supporting investor relations with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, transparency, and modern technology. AlSaadi is a member of the Dubai Smart City Initiative (DSCI) executive committee. He is a strategic thinker and prolific speaker and he is frequently invited to address regional and international audiences on business competitiveness and the ongoing efforts to achieve Dubai’s Smart City vision.
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