The University of Manchester - Dubai

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The University of Manchester – Dubai is licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

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The University of Manchester – Dubai is licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

The University of Manchester - Dubai was honoured to support “The Art of Ability – Inclusion Through Expression”, held at the MOHAMMED BIN RASHID LIBRARY under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi on October 29.

A big thank you to Umiverse Library in cooperation with the UAE Journalists Association | جمعية الصحفيين الإماراتية for organising such a beautiful event bringing together global and local institutions to celebrate creativity, inclusion, and the remarkable achievements of People of Determination.

During the event, our alumni Kamran Robert Kardan, Founder & CEO of Knowledge E and Sarah Abuagela, Head of Investments at Ceras Ventures took part in the panel discussion on the topic, ‘The future is accessible’. It was also great to meet with Khalid Al Ameri, and Ebraheem Al-samadi at the event.

We as a university are proud to do initiatives that align with our values of social responsibility and to contribute to a community where everyone can thrive.

"I was a banker but I knew that I didn’t want to work in banking all my life... the MBA offered the best route to accelerating my career." - Mohammed Jaffar, Regional Director, Business Planning and Operations, GCC at Visa.

Mohammed transitioned from banking to strategy consulting and eventually co-founded a tech startup, Yanzo. He now works with Visa as a Regional Director. He credits his MBA for providing the knowledge and network that fueled his professional journey.

Learn more about Mohammed's story and how the MBA empowered his career:
https://www.manchester.ac.ae/alumni-spotlight/mohammed-jaffar

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On October 27 the team at The University of Manchester - Dubai had a breast cancer awareness session. Thanks to Doctor Lucy Khan, Consultant Oncoplastic and Cosmetic Breast Surgeon at The King’s College Hospital London, Dubai.

The session provided valuable insights into early detection, prevention, and the importance of regular screening, empowering participants with knowledge to take proactive steps toward breast health.

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The University of Manchester - Dubai is licensed by The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and programmes accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).

It was a pleasure to sponsor The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network Annual Conference on October 23rd, 2025. Many thanks to Robert Willock, Global Editorial Director of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network, and his entire team for putting together such an insightful event.

We were honoured to have Edward Hobart CMG, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, in attendance. It was wonderful to connect with industry professionals and see our alumni come together for the occasion. Special thanks to Professor Markos Zachariadis, FinTech Professor and Chair at Alliance Manchester Business School, for delivering the closing keynote address.

If you are a student or alumnus who would like to attend such events, please get in touch with us at:
[email protected]

We are proud to announce a new partnership between CEO Women, an organisation that enhances women's leadership across different economic and investment sectors and celebrates successful female figures, represented by Mona Morad, Founder of CEO Women and The University of Manchester - Dubai, led by Randa Bessiso, Founding Director, Middle East.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed at the CEO Women Conference in Egypt in the presence of senior leadership from The University of Manchester- Dubai as well as members of CEO Women. The conference was followed by an incredible Gala the following day.

This new partnership aims to strengthen leadership and management development opportunities for CEO Women members. It will also pave the way for future collaborations in higher education, research, professional development, and global networking.

We were delighted to work with our Strategic Talent Partner, British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) in hosting a masterclass to their members on the topic, ‘The Future of Finance FinTech, Digital Banking and Blockchain’. Thanks to Professor Markos Zachariadis, FinTech Professor and Chair at Alliance Manchester Business School for leading the session.

BCCD is one of our Strategic Talent Partners and these masterclasses are one of the benefits our partners enjoy. Want to sign up as our partner? Click on the below link to learn more:
https://www.manchester.ac.ae/collaborate/strategic-talent-partnerships